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The Position
Postdoctoral Fellows are appointed for up to three years and will work closely with a leading Research Scientist or Engineer in their respective field. They carry out innovative, impactful research of strategic importance to CSIRO with the possibility of novel and important scientific outcomes. They present the findings in appropriate publications and at conferences.
Future Science Platforms are an investment in science that underpins innovation and that has the potential to help reinvent and create new industries for Australia. To position Australia to build a vibrant synthetic biology research and development community to support the bio-based industries and ecoengineering activities of tomorrow, CSIRO has established the Synthetic Biology FSP (SynBioFSP). Synthetic Biology (SynBio) is the design and construction of biological parts, devices, and organisms (usually based on DNA-encoded componentry); and their application for useful purposes.
As a postdoctoral fellow on our team, you will be a part of a project of which the overall objective is to build a platform for reliable resynthesis of a lichen symbiosis by focusing on two aims:
This role will focus on both aims and will work in conjunction with experts on lichen biology, ‘omics, device design and fabrication, and network modelling to achieve them.
Your duties will include:
Location: Canberra (Black Mountain), ACT, Australia
Salary: AU$80K to AU$91K plus up to 15.4% superannuation
Tenure: Specified term of 2 years and 6 months
Job reference: 57011
To be successful, you will need:
Before you apply, please view the full position details and selection criteria here: Position description
We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. Talk to us about how this role could be flexible for you. Find out more! Balance
We imagine. We collaborate. We innovate. At CSIRO, we do the extraordinary every day. We innovate for tomorrow and help improve today – for our customers, all Australians and the world. We do this by using science and technology to solve real issues. Diversity is the compass that navigates our innovation. We provide an inclusive workplace that respects, values and actively pursues the benefits of a diverse workforce.
How to apply: Please upload one document only containing both your CV/Resume and cover letter, ensuring you provide enough information relevant to the essential and desirable criteria as listed in the position description, to enable the selection panel to determine your suitability.
Applications close: 11:59pm AEST, Monday 25th June 2018