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• Work on mosquito population suppression project
• Prestigious Postdoctoral Fellowship on offer – kick-start your research career
• Join CSIRO for this exciting postdoctoral fellowship!
The Position
CSIRO Early Research Career (CERC) Postdoctoral Fellowships aim to develop the next generation of future leaders of the innovation system. As a postdoctoral fellow with CSIRO vector-borne diseases team, you will be expected to work on the mosquito population suppression project focussed on invasive mosquito species using recently developed techniques. You as the successful applicant will be expected to work under the broad supervision of the mentors and collaborators while also developing new projects that fit within the overarching strategy of this research group.
Your duties will include
- Drive the research project in mosquito genome engineering with broadly outlined objectives. This will involve literature searches, developing a viable project and productive collaborations with international/national partners.
- Carry out innovative, impactful research of strategic importance to CSIRO that will, where possible, lead to novel and important scientific outcomes.
- Recognise and exploit opportunities for innovation and the generation of new theoretical perspectives, and progress opportunities for the further development or creation of new lines of research
- Utilise design thinking methodology to plan and prepare research proposals, and apply non-academic impact methodology to research projects
To be successful you will need
- To be considered you will hold a doctorate (or will shortly satisfy the requirements of a PhD) in a relevant discipline area, such as Biomedical Science.
- Knowledge and experience in use of CRISPR-Cas9 in genome modifications.
- Experience in molecular biology techniques including real-time PCR and next-gen sequencing.
- Knowledge of population genetics for use in generating modified organisms.
To be eligible for this postdoctoral fellowship, you will have less than 3 years (or part-time equivalent) of relevant research experience since gaining your PhD.
Special Requirements:
• A National Health Security Check and National Police Check is required for the successful applicant.
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