CSIRO Posdoctoral Fellowship - Genomic Analytics in Livestock

• Excellent postdoctoral development opportunity
• Undertake cutting-edge research on the development of analytical methods in genomics
• CSIRO Postdoctoral Fellowships - your pathway to a successful career in research science

The position:

CSIRO Postdoctoral Fellowships help facilitate the recruitment and development of our potential leaders. They provide valuable opportunities for scientists and engineers to launch their careers, extend professional networks and enhance career prospects.

As a Postdoctoral Fellow with CSIRO Agriculture and Food you will undertake research aimed at the development and application of breakthrough analytics. The work will allow the accelerated adoption of high-throughput molecular genomic technologies to speed genetic progress in the Australian agriculture-related industries.

• Work closely with leading research scientists
• Carry out innovative, impactful research
• Present research findings in high profile publications and at conferences

If you’re a creative thinker who can work inside and outside the box, you will have success working in this dynamic, rapidly evolving space. Click on the ‘Position Details’ link (on the ad at CSIRO Careers) for more information on this exciting postdoctoral opportunity. Apply today!

Location: St Lucia (Brisbane) Queensland
Salary: AU $81K to AU $88K plus up to 15.4% superannuation
Tenure: Specified term of approximately 2 years (ending 30 September, 2019)
Ref No.: 43861

Owing to terms of the fellowship, candidates must have no more than 3 years of relevant post PhD experience.

At CSIRO we invent the future. We do this by using science and technology to solve real issues. Our solutions make a difference to industry, people and the planet. As Australia’s national science agency we’ve been pushing the edge of what’s possible for almost 90 years. Today we have thousands of talented people working across Australia and internationally. Our people work closely with industry and communities to leave a lasting legacy. Collectively, our innovation and excellence places us in the top ten applied research agencies in the world. We Collaborate to Innovate.

CSIRO provides a diverse and inclusive workplace by focusing on gender equality, support and development of women in leadership, increasing the employment of Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, and supporting the LGBTI+ community and other diverse backgrounds. We offer a supportive environment where employee wellbeing is a top priority.

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.

If you are interested in this opportunity please submit one document incorporating a resume and covering letter that best demonstrates your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of the role. (uploaded under "Resume/Cover Letter")

Applications close Sunday 6 August, 2017 (11:59pm AEST)

We reserve the right to withdraw this ad prior to the closing date.