澳大利亞聯(lián)邦科學(xué)與工業(yè)研究組織2023年招聘博士后職位（棉花寄主植物抗性研究）
澳大利亞聯(lián)邦科學(xué)與工業(yè)研究組織（Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, CSIRO）是澳大利亞最大的國家級科研機構(gòu)，前身是于1916年成立的科學(xué)與工業(yè)顧問委員會（Advisory Council of Science and Industry）。
CSIRO Postdoctoral Fellowship in Host Plant Resistance of Cotton
Commonwealth Scientific & Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)
Job Description
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The Opportunity
· Do you have a PhD in plant breeding or host plant resistance interactions?
· Are you passionate about research which benefits the Australian Cotton Industry?
· Join CSIRO – Australia’s leading scientific research organisation!
CSIRO Early Research Career (CERC) Postdoctoral Fellowships provide opportunities to scientists and engineers who have completed their doctorate and have less than three years of relevant postdoctoral work experience. These fellowships aim to develop the next generation of future leaders of the innovation system.
This CERC Fellowship provides an opportunity to join CSIRO’s Agriculture and Food business unit based at Myall Vale, Narrabri, in regional New South Wales. The role of the CERC Fellow will be to undertake research to improve the understanding of the plant-pathogen interaction with verticillium wilt resistance, as well as improve the methodologies used to phenotype and breed varieties for improved resistance.
Your duties will include:
· Develop new concepts and methodologies, in both field and glasshouse environments, to improve the understanding of verticillium wilt in relation to host plant resistance.
· Generate new cotton breeding material with resistance to verticillium wilt.
· Design, manage and statically analyse experiments carried out in field, glasshouse, and laboratory environments and publish findings in peer reviewed journals.
Location: Myall Vale, Narrabri, New South Wales, Australia
Salary: AU$92k - AU$101k plus up to 15.4% superannuation
Tenure: Specified term of 3 years
Reference: 92302
To be considered you will need:
· A doctorate (or will shortly satisfy the requirements of a PhD) in a relevant discipline area, such as plant breeding or host plant resistance interactions to diseases. Please note: To be eligible for this role you must have no more than 3 years (or full-time equivalent) of postdoctoral research experience.
· A current Australian Drivers Licence or the ability to obtain one.
· Demonstrated experience in plant and/or disease interactions.
· Demonstrated experience in designing and conducting field and greenhouse experiments.
· Demonstrated ability in data handling and statistical analysis.
For full details about this role please view the Position Description
Eligibility
Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.
Flexible Working Arrangements
We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work.
Diversity and Inclusion
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.
About CSIRO
At CSIRO Australia's national science agency, we solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. We put the safety and wellbeing of our people above all else and earn trust everywhere because we only deal in facts. We collaborate widely and generously and deliver solutions with real impact.
CSIRO is committed to values-based leadership to inspire performance and unlock the potential of our people.
CSIRO is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people involved in our activities and programs, whether we are undertaking research, engaging with the public or nurturing future scientists in person or online. Source – CSIRO Child Safe policy 2023
Join us and start creating tomorrow today!
How to Apply
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.
Applications Close
23 June 2023, 11:00pm AEST
