(Level A) $81,293 - $109,307 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.

Fulltime, fixed term research position, available for 12 months.

Research Fellow Opportunity in Protein Biochemistry.

This is an exciting opportunity for a completed or nearly completed PhD graduate with experience in protein biochemistry to join the Herbicide and Antimicrobial Innovation Laboratory led by ARC Future Fellow Dr Tatiana Soares da Costa.

Working closely with an industry partner, you will generate cutting-edge insights into protein structures and protein-ligand interactions using in silico approaches such as bioinformatics, modelling and docking. The successful candidate will be based at the University’s School of Agriculture, Food and Wine, providing a supportive environment that fosters cross-disciplinary learning, professional development, and meaningful contributions to sustainable agriculture.

The School of Agriculture, Food and Wine is one of eight Schools in the Faculty of SET, and represents a world-class concentration of scientific research, education and product conferring capability, with infrastructure and resources at the Waite Campus of the University of Adelaide.

To be successful you will need:

• A completed or nearly completed PhD in Protein Biochemistry
• Demonstrated expertise in developing 3D protein structure models, protein-ligand docking and bioinformatics
• Demonstrated experience using protein visualisation software (e.g., PyMol)
• Demonstrated analytical, problem solving, organisational and communication skills
• Demonstrated high level of self-motivation, personal management skills and teamwork

The path to Adelaide University

We are on an exciting path to Adelaide University as we prepare to open our doors in January 2026. Adelaide University will combine the strengths of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia, and we are dedicated to creating an accessible and future-focused educational powerhouse that fosters economic and social wellbeing through ground-breaking research and innovative teaching. You can learn more about Adelaide University HERE and more information will be provided throughout the recruitment process.

Enjoy an outstanding career environment

The University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaborations - offers you a vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.

We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities. 

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs

Your division's broader role

The Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology is a multidisciplinary hub of cutting-edge teaching and research. Many of its academic staff are world leaders in their fields and graduates are highly regarded by employers. The Faculty actively partners with innovative industries to solve problems of global significance. 

Learn more at: set.adelaide.edu.au

If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.

Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to be taken through to the online application form. Please ensure you submit a resume, a cover letter of no more than 2 pages, and upload a document that addresses all points the Selection Criteria, in no more than 3 pages.

Applications close 11:55pm, 12 August 2025.

The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

For further information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position; contact:

Alessia Rotolo
Senior Talent Acquisition Officer | Human Resources
E: alessia.rotolo@adelaide.edu.au

You'll find a full selection criteria document below.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Female applicants, people with a disability and/or and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.