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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.
In this position you will develop cutting-edge technologies, leveraging big datasets and machine learning to design gene editing tools and strategies that will rapidly deliver bespoke crop solutions to grain producers. In collaboration with research partners and industry (International Maize and Wheat Improvement Centre (CIMMYT), CIMMYT Australia ICARDA Germplasm Evaluation (CAIGE) and Rebel Seeds), the CERC fellow will interact directly with beneficiaries of this research. Reinvention of the crop breeding process in this project will impact global food security through delivery of profitable and sustainable crops adapted to future climates.
Location: Canberra, ACT
Salary: AU$89k - AU$98k plus up to 15.4% superannuation
Tenure: Specified term of 3 years
Reference: 85682
For full details about this role please view the Position Description
Applications for this position are open to Australian/New Zealand Citizens, Australian Permanent Residents or you must either hold, or be able to obtain, a valid working visa for the duration of the specified term. Candidates must be able to commence in the role by 14 March 2023.
Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.
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Join us and start creating tomorrow today!
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.
28 November 2022, 11:00pm AEDT