Postdoctoral Fellowship in Plant Physiology

• Are you a motivated, early career research scientist?
• Do you have, or will shortly obtain, a doctorate in plant physiology or related discipline?
• Work with world-leading researchers on plant function in perennial horticultural crops

The Position

CSIRO Agriculture & Food are seeking to appoint a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to join a research team based on the Waite Campus of the University of Adelaide. To be successful in this role, you will need a background in whole plant physiology. You will study water relations, hydraulics and root:shoot communication in grafted grapevines. During your research, you will undertake glass house experiments at the Waite Campus and field experiments at the CSIRO Irymple site (Victoria).

As a Postdoctoral Fellow at CSIRO, you will work closely with a leading Research Scientist or Engineer. You will carry out innovative, impactful research of strategic importance to CSIRO with the possibility of novel and important scientific outcomes.

Your duties will include:

• Developing new, and utilising current, techniques for the study of rootstock - scion communication; including hormonal, hydraulic and other signals.
• Working with research partners to determine the impact of graft union structure on these signals and long-term impacts on vine growth and production.
• Optimising management strategies for rootstock-scion combinations in commercial viticulture, particularly in the areas of water use and canopy management.
• Identifying key rootstock traits for potential use in breeding programs.
• Contributing to the development of innovative concepts and ideas for further research.

Location: Waite Campus, Adelaide
Salary: $80k to $91k plus up to 15.4% superannuation
Tenure: Specified term of 3 years
Ref no: 56471

To be successful, you will need:

• A doctorate (or will shortly satisfy the requirements of a PhD) in plant physiology or related discipline.   Please note: To be eligible for this role you must have no more than 3 years of relevant postdoctoral experience.
• High level written and oral communication skills with the ability to represent the research team effectively internally and externally, including at national and international conferences.
• An understanding of plant water relations, including hydraulics.
• Demonstrated experience in the design, implementation and statistical analysis of innovative experiments using plant physiological tools and procedures.
• Proven experience in the use of basic molecular biology techniques.
• A current driver's license and ability to conduct regular field work which will include overnight stays away from home.

Before you apply, please view the full position details and selection criteria here: Position description

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How to Apply: Please apply for this position online at https://jobs.csiro.au/ and enter requisition number 56471. You will be required to upload one document only containing both your CV/Resume and cover letter, outlining your motivation and suitability for the role.

Applications close:  Tuesday 8th May, 2018