澳大利亚联邦科工组织招聘植物病理学方向博士后

CSIRO Agriculture Flagship currently seek a self-motivated and enthusiastic Postdoctoral Fellow to be part of the team working on the industry-funded project focused broadly on developing a predictive understanding of the evolutionary and epidemiological responses of crop pathogens to different resistance (R) gene deployment strategies, using targeted experimentation, field studies and modelling.

In this role you will be responsible for the development of agriculturally realistic simulation models to consider various spatial and temporal deployment strategies and their effect on both short-term epidemic development and longer-term evolution of infectivity and aggressiveness. Models will incorporate both epidemiological and pathogen evolution to permit assessment of the ‘durability’ of different strategies. You will also incorporate measures aimed at assessing the potential cost/benefit balance of different deployment strategies.

Your duties will include:

* Under the direction of senior research scientists, carry out innovative, impactful research of strategic importance to CSIRO that will, where possible, lead to novel and important scientific outcomes; 
* Develop predictive models of pathogen evolution in crop systems that will contribute to better disease management and more effective disease resistance deployment strategies in Australian cropping systems; 
* Undertake regular reviews of relevant literature, produce high quality scientific papers suitable for publication in quality journals and for client reports; 
* Prepare appropriate conference papers and present those at conferences as agreed with your supervisor; 
* Contribute to the development of innovative concepts and ideas for further research in managing host-pathogen interactions; 
* Make a contribution to the effective functioning of the research team and help deliver CSIRO’s organisational objectives and plans; 
* Work collaboratively with colleagues within your team, the business unit and across CSIRO. 

Location: Crace, Canberra, ACT
Salary: $78K to $88K plus up to 15.4% superannuation
Tenure: Specified term of 3 years
Ref No.: 1281

To be considered you will hold a doctorate (or will shortly satisfy the requirements of a PhD) in a relevant discipline area, such as the population genetics and evolutionary ecology of host-pathogen interactions.

You will also have:

* Analytical and modelling expertise in the population and evolutionary dynamics of plant-pathogen interactions; 
* Experience with developing and analysing results from spatial computer simulation models; 
* Clear understanding of current knowledge regarding the ecological and evolutionary biology of plant pathogens, including concepts to do with the genetics of disease resistance; 
* The ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary, regionally dispersed research team, plus the motivation and discipline to carry out autonomous research; 
* A record of science innovation and creativity, plus the ability & willingness to incorporate novel ideas and approaches into scientific investigations. 

Owing to terms of the fellowship, candidates must not have more than 3 years of relevant Postdoctoral experience.

About CSIRO:

Australia is founding its future on science and innovation. Its national science agency, the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), is a powerhouse of ideas, technologies and skills for building prosperity, growth, health and sustainability. It serves governments, industries, business and communities.

How to apply: 

CSIRO prefers all applications to be lodged via our online careers portal (http://www.csiro.au/careers). Choose “Current Vacancies” and select "Postdoctoral research fellows".

To apply for this position you will be required to submit your resume and cover letter of up to two pages highlighting your experience as relevant to the role requirements. Please submit these as one document. If your application proceeds to the next stage you may be asked to provide additional information.

Applications close Monday 31st August, 2015 (11:59pm AEST).