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The opportunity

• Apply your Molecular Biologist/Bioinformatician skills across multiple research projects 
• Great on-going position in the Sustainable Marine Futures Program 
• Grow your research career with CSIRO – Australia’s National Science Agency!

CSIRO Environment, through the Sustainable Marine Futures Program, is recognised internationally for its strategic and applied science in the sustainable use and management of fishery resources and conservation of threatened and endangered species.
 

Sustainable Marine Futures (SMF) is seeking to employ a Research Scientist/Engineer to design and develop tools to estimate animal age and other life-history traits from patterns of DNA methylation (epigenetics).  The position will work closely with project leaders and staff within SMF, the Environomics FSP and Data 61 to develop and deliver collaborative research projects that deliver strong future science.

As part of a highly innovative research team, the successful applicant will have strong collaboration skills and an excellent publication record, in a relevant field, demonstrating the development and application of novel approaches to address critical research challenges in marine resource management.    

Your duties will include:

• Contribute to the development and application of epigenetic ageing to a variety of harvested and conservation listed marine vertebrate species. 
• Develop research into epigenetic markers for additional life-history traits and population differentiation relevant to species management.
• Work with senior scientists to integrate epigenetic ageing into the laboratory and analytical workflows of close-kin mark recapture and other natural resource and conservation management applications.
• Under the supervision of more senior researchers, assist in the planning and preparation of research proposals and carry out research investigations, requiring originality, creativity and innovation. 
• Work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary, regionally dispersed research team to carry out tasks in support of CSIRO’s scientific objectives.
• Other duties as directed.

Location: Hobart, TAS

Salary: AU$110K - AU$119K per annum, plus up to 15.4% superannuation

Tenure: Indefinite / Full-time

Reference: 97235

To be considered you will need:

Essential

Under CSIRO policy only those who meet all essential criteria can be appointed.

• A PhD (or an equivalent combination of qualifications and research experience) in a relevant field such as Genomics, Bioinformatics or Statistics.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake original, creative and innovative research by generating and pursuing novel ideas and solutions to scientific research problems.
• A demonstrated publication history of authorship on scientific papers in peer reviewed journals and/or reports or grant applications.
• Demonstrated experience in high-level scientific computing.
• Demonstrated experience in handling large genomic datasets and carry out complex analyses with particular focus on epigenetics and/or population genetics.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate to a wide variety of audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively in a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable

• Demonstrated skills in molecular laboratory including NGS library preparation.
• The ability and willingness to undertake remote/at sea fieldwork to collect tissue samples.
• Capability to apply genomic approaches to teleost and elasmobranch fish species for conservation and management.
• Demonstrated experience working with software packages for analysis of SNP datasets (e.g. DArTR, Radiator, Geneious, Kinference).

For full details about this role please review the Position Description.

Eligibility

Applications for this position are open to all candidates. 

Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.

Flexible working arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. 

Diversity and inclusion

We are working hard to recruit people representing the diversity across our society, and ensure that all our people feel supported to do their best work and feel empowered to let their ideas flourish. 

About CSIRO

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CSIRO is committed to values-based leadership to inspire performance and unlock the potential of our people.

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How to apply

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.

Applications close

Wednesday 28th August 2024 11:00pm AEST.