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The Opportunity

•    Play an integral role supporting scientific research in Environmental Health Indicators
•    Contribute to innovative research aligned with CSIRO’s strategies
•    Join CSIRO – Australia’s leading scientific research organisation.

CSIRO’s Environment Business Unit brings together our capabilities in marine, atmospheric, water and terrestrial environment disciplines, as well as significant social and economic research, to align and support the nation in creating a better and more sustainable future.

The Environmental Indicators research team is seeking a Research Scientist - Environmental Health Indicators to conduct innovative research leading to scientific achievements that are aligned with CSIRO’s strategies. 
 

As Research Scientist - Environmental Health Indicators you will make independent and collaborative contributions to the development of new ideas in the area of environmental assessment and management, through the development of environmental health indicators and models.

Your duties will include:

•    Contribute to the development of environmental bioindicators and the development of models to explain environmental health trajectories.
•    Carry out innovative, impactful research of strategic importance to CSIRO that will, where possible, lead to novel and important scientific outcomes.
•    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. 
•    Apply discretion to decide and implement strategies appropriate to the successful completion of work.
•    Present results in a meaningful format, prepare reports for clients and/or write scientific papers for publication.  
•    Undertake experimental and/or observational research activities and supervise/train others to ensure experiments are established in accordance with research design.

Location: Hobart (TAS) preferred. Other locations may be considered.
Salary: AU$105,806 – AU$114,500 (pro-rata for part-time) + up to 15.4% superannuation
Tenure: Specified Term until June 30, 2025.  Full-time.
Reference: 95860    
 

To be considered you will need:

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

Essential
•    A PhD in a relevant field, such as ecological modelling, environmental genomics.  
•    Demonstrated ability to undertake original, creative and innovative research by generating and pursuing novel ideas and solutions to scientific research problems.
•    High-level written and oral communication skills with the ability to represent the research team effectively internally and externally to a broad range of audiences, including non-experts.
•    Knowledge of and experience with machine learning/AI in ecological modelling.
•    Knowledge of ecological data types, including DNA-based data.
•    Familiarity with concepts of environmental health indicators and their application.

Desirable
•    Experience and interest in metagenomic methods in environmental health assessment.
•    Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary research team.  

For full details about the role please view the Position Description.

Eligibility

Applications for this position are open to Australian/New Zealand citizens and Australian Permanent Residents only.

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

At CSIRO Australia's national science agency, we solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. We put the safety and wellbeing of our people above all else and earn trust everywhere because we only deal in facts. We collaborate widely and generously and deliver solutions with real impact. 

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

Join us and start creating tomorrow today!

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

We will be assessing applications as they are received.