Duties and Key Result Areas: Incorporate novel approaches to scientific study by adapting and/or developing original concepts and ideas into existing and future research. Under the guidance of senior colleagues, develop new research projects, including negotiation and securing of external funding requirements. Devise strategy and assume overall scientific responsibility for research and interpreting results to deliver on project-related outputs. Undertake research (including experimental design and data analyses) in laboratory, controlled environment conditions and field to: Identify and select promising biological control agents for specific target weeds, Demonstrate their safety (host-specificity) and efficacy, Develop efficient rearing methods and release strategies that increase likelihood of establishment and Evaluate their impact on the weed population and the flow-on benefits to impacted ecosystems. Contribute to fieldwork across a range of ecosystems, including in remote locations in Australia and overseas. Interact positively or work collaboratively with internal and external colleagues, partners and customers to build productive relationships and collaborations regionally, nationally and internationally, to enhance impact of the science or create new business opportunities. Work effectively and collaboratively with other members of the team and take responsibility for specific tasks to deliver on project-related outputs. Provide coaching, mentoring and on-the-job training to post-doctoral fellows, technical staff and students to ensure high quality research results. Produce scientific papers suitable for publication in high quality international journals and for presentation at national and international conferences. Communicate professionally, effectively and respectfully in the interests of good business practice, collaboration and enhancement of CSIRO’s reputation. Adhere to the spirit and practice of CSIRO’s Values, Health, Safety and Environment plans and policies, Diversity initiatives and Zero Harm goals. Other duties as directed. Selection Criteria: Under CSIRO policy only those who meet all essential criteria can be appointed Pre-Requisites: Education/Qualifications: A doctorate and/or equivalent research experience in plant pathology with a focus on fungal pathogens, preferably in the context of weed biological control.
Duties and Key Result Areas: Incorporate novel approaches to scientific study by adapting and/or developing original concepts and ideas into existing and future research. Under the guidance of senior colleagues, develop new research projects, including negotiation and securing of external funding requirements. Devise strategy and assume overall scientific responsibility for research and interpreting results to deliver on project-related outputs. Undertake research (including experimental design and data analyses) in laboratory, controlled environment conditions and field to: Identify and select promising biological control agents for specific target weeds, Demonstrate their safety (host-specificity) and efficacy, Develop efficient rearing methods and release strategies that increase likelihood of establishment and Evaluate their impact on the weed population and the flow-on benefits to impacted ecosystems. Contribute to fieldwork across a range of ecosystems, including in remote locations in Australia and overseas. Interact positively or work collaboratively with internal and external colleagues, partners and customers to build productive relationships and collaborations regionally, nationally and internationally, to enhance impact of the science or create new business opportunities. Work effectively and collaboratively with other members of the team and take responsibility for specific tasks to deliver on project-related outputs. Provide coaching, mentoring and on-the-job training to post-doctoral fellows, technical staff and students to ensure high quality research results. Produce scientific papers suitable for publication in high quality international journals and for presentation at national and international conferences. Communicate professionally, effectively and respectfully in the interests of good business practice, collaboration and enhancement of CSIRO’s reputation. Adhere to the spirit and practice of CSIRO’s Values, Health, Safety and Environment plans and policies, Diversity initiatives and Zero Harm goals. Other duties as directed. Selection Criteria: Under CSIRO policy only those who meet all essential criteria can be appointed Pre-Requisites: Education/Qualifications: A doctorate and/or equivalent research experience in plant pathology with a focus on fungal pathogens, preferably in the context of weed biological control.
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