🌱 About the Field
🌱 About the Field
Cyanobacterial synthetic biology represents an exciting frontier in sustainable biotechnology. These remarkable photosynthetic microorganisms, often called green Escherichia coli, can fix carbon dioxide twice as efficiently as plants using sunlight as their primary energy source. They serve as ideal chassis for engineering carbon-neutral and carbon-negative technologies. This cutting-edge field focuses on engineering carbon fixation pathways within specialized protein structures called carboxysomes, ultimately aiming to enhance photosynthesis and crop resilience for global food security.
📋 Position Summary
✅ Position: Postdoctoral Research Associate in Cyanobacterial Synthetic Biology
✅ Institution: University of Sydney, School of Chemistry
✅ Location: Camperdown Campus, Sydney, Australia
✅ Duration: 2 years fixed term, full-time
💰 Salary: $113,400 – $116,916 (Academic Level A) + 17% superannuation
📅 Application Deadline: January 21, 2026
🎯 Key Requirements
✅ PhD in Synthetic Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or closely-related discipline
✅ Expertise in culturing and engineering cyanobacteria, or related microbiological experience
✅ Experience in molecular biology or genetic engineering techniques
✅ Ability to conduct protein purification and characterization
✅ Ability to operate and maintain biological equipment (e.g., FPLC, incushakers)
📄 Required Application Documents
✅ Cover letter
✅ CV (Curriculum Vitae)
✅ Any additional supporting documentation
🚀 Step-by-Step Application Guide
1️⃣ Visit the official application portal via the link below
2️⃣ Prepare your cover letter highlighting your relevant experience in cyanobacterial engineering, molecular biology, and protein biochemistry
3️⃣ Update your CV with focus on synthetic biology, microbiology, and genetic engineering expertise
4️⃣ Gather any supporting documents (publications, references, research portfolio)
5️⃣ For University of Sydney employees: Login to your Workday account, navigate to the Career icon, click on USYD Find Jobs and apply
6️⃣ For external candidates: Click the Apply button on the Times Higher Education job listing
7️⃣ Upload all required documents through the application portal
8️⃣ Submit your application before the deadline: January 21, 2026, 11:59 PM
🔬 What You’ll Do
✅ Drive high-impact research on engineering carbon fixation in cyanobacteria
✅ Engineer encapsulin protein cages with optimal carbon fixing designs
✅ Collaborate with Professor Spencer Whitney at Australian National University for plant implementation
✅ Supervise junior research students
✅ Write manuscripts, grant applications, and present at conferences
✅ Manage laboratory operations and equipment maintenance
🌟 Research Impact
This ARC Discovery Project 2026 aims to generate crops that are more resilient and resource-efficient, leading to increased agricultural productivity through enhanced photosynthetic carbon fixation.
🔗 Apply Now
Click here to apply via Times Higher Education: https://www.timeshighereducation.com/unijobs/listing/405319/postdoctoral-research-associate-in-cyanobacterial-synthetic-biology/?TrackID=427338&utm_source=euraxess&utm_medium=aggregator&utm_campaign=2025-12-23
For more information, visit the EURAXESS listing: https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/397461
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