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Field Research Technician
CSIRO’s Cotton Breeding Group is a part of the broader team of Food and Agriculture and develops new cotton varieties for the Australian cotton industry. It is a matter of pride for us to say that 100 percent of Australian cotton is grown from CSIRO varieties and we're adding value at all levels of the Australian cotton industry, including molecular biology, plant breeding, crop management and post-harvest processing.
This Field Research Technician role will play a vital role in assisting the Breeding Group in conducting experimental design, capturing data and processing information to transform our rainfed breeding pipeline. Tucked away in the heart of the rich Namoi Valley located in the northwest of NSW, Narrabri is known to be the second richest agricultural Shire in Australia.
What is so interesting about this role? It’ll give you a very collaborative team with some great learning exposure to understand the entire research value chain. In addition, you will benefit from working at our Myall Vale site (Gomeroi Country, Narrabri) as well as a number of other regionally located sites across NSW and Qld involving collection and processing of samples and at certain times of the year also enjoy the sowing and harvesting experience.
Location: Narrabri, Myall Vale, NSW
Salary: AU$68k - AU$84k plus up to 15.4% superannuation
Tenure: Indefinite
Reference: 80111
For full details about this role please review the Position Description.
Applications for this position are open to Australian citizens or permanent residents only.
Appointment to this role is subject to the provision of a national police check and pre-employment medical examination prior to commencement.
We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work.
We are working hard to recruit people representing the diversity across our society, and ensure that all our people feel supported to do their best work and feel empowered to let their ideas flourish.
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Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.
03 February 2022, 11:00pm AEDT