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The Opportunity
CSIRO Agriculture & Food is seeking a highly motivated and creative Postdoctoral Fellow to be part of an international research project on adaptation of wheat that is co-funded by CSIRO and the Grains Research and Development Corporation under the International Wheat Yield Partnership (IWYP).
In the project, you will use the APSIM Cropping Systems model, a software system co-developed by CSIRO, in conjunction with datasets from partners in Australia, UK (John Innes Centre), Mexico (CIMMYT), Spain (U Lleida) and Argentina (U Buenos Aires). The objective is to use the model to simulate the growth of spring wheat across global locations where it is sown, in order to provide information on how to genetically improve the yield of wheat through manipulation of development processes that affect flowering time and grain number per unit area.
Postdoctoral Fellows work closely with a leading Research Scientist or Engineer in their respective field. In this role, 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:
Location: St Lucia, Brisbane, Queensland
Salary: AU$82k- AU$93k plus up to 15.4% superannuation
Tenure: Specified term of 2 years and 6 months
Reference: 58085
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Flexible Working Arrangements
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. Balance
About CSIRO
At CSIRO you can be part of helping to solve big, complex problems that make a real difference to our future. We spark off each other, learn from each other, trust each other and collaborate to achieve more than we could individually in a supportive, rewarding, inclusive and truly flexible environment.
Apply Online
To apply online, please provide a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability and motivation for the role.
Applications Close
30 November 2018 unless filled prior