CSIRO Postdoctoral Fellowship in Microbial : As a CERC Postdoctoral Fellow, your role will involve developing tools for genetic transformation, culturing and analyzing microbes, and creating communities of engineered microbes. You will work as part of an interdisciplinary team within the CSIRO Advanced Engineering Biology Future Science Platform (AEB FSP) to address challenges hindering biotechnology development.
| Title | CSIRO Postdoctoral Fellowship in Microbial Consortia Engineering (two roles) |
|---|---|
| Summary | Join CSIRO’s Future Science Platform team in a 3-year postdoctoral opportunity focused on microbial consortia engineering, addressing challenges in biotechnology development. Two positions available. |
| Designation | CSIRO Early Research Career (CERC) Postdoctoral Fellow |
| Research Area | Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Protein Chemistry, Metabolic Engineering, Synthetic/Engineering Biology |
| Location | Canberra, ACT, AU |
| Eligibility/Qualification | PhD in relevant discipline, less than 3 years of postdoctoral research experience |
| Job Description | Develop tools for genetic transformation, culture and analyze microbes, create engineered microbial communities, and contribute to interdisciplinary research projects. |
| How to Apply | Submit an online application with a cover letter and CV demonstrating motivation and ability to meet the role requirements. |
| Last Date for Apply | 7 December 2023, 11:00 pm AEDT |
Table 2: Job Specifications
| Location | Black Mountain, ACT |
|---|---|
| Salary | AU$92,624 – AU$101,459 plus up to 15.4% superannuation |
| Tenure | Specified term of 3 years |
| Reference | 94961 |
Table 3: Eligibility Requirements
| Requirements | Details |
|---|---|
| Education | Doctorate in relevant discipline, no more than 3 years of postdoctoral experience |
| Skills | Experience in microbial genome/strain engineering or metabolic engineering, familiarity with functional assays, excellent communication skills |
| Desirable Skills | Experience in genetic engineering in bacteria and fungi, familiarity with microbial interactions mechanisms |
How to Apply: Interested candidates should apply online, providing a cover letter and CV that demonstrate motivation and ability to meet the role requirements.
Last Date for Apply: Applications close on 7 December 2023, 11:00 pm AEDT.
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