CSIRO Postdoctoral Fellowship in Microbial: CSIRO is offering an exciting opportunity for two Postdoctoral Fellows to join the Advanced Engineering Biology Future Science Platform. This 3-year fellowship focuses on engineering microbial consortia to address complex challenges. The project involves genetic transformation, microbial culturing, and creating cooperative communities of engineered microbes. The positions are part of CSIRO’s commitment to developing the next generation of leaders in innovation.
Designation: Postdoctoral Fellowship – Microbial Consortia Engineering (Two Roles)
Research Area: Engineering Biology
Location: Black Mountain, ACT, AU
Eligibility/Qualification:
- A doctorate (or will soon satisfy the requirements of a PhD) in molecular biology, microbiology, biochemistry, protein chemistry, metabolic engineering, or synthetic/engineering biology.
- Less than 3 years of postdoctoral research experience.
- Experience in microbial genome/strain engineering or metabolic engineering.
Job Description:
CSIRO Postdoctoral Fellowship in Microbial Consortia Engineering (two roles)
The successful candidates will:
- Develop tools for genetic transformation of microbial species.
- Cultivate microbes and employ analytical methods to characterize their behavior.
- Create communities of engineered microbes capable of cooperation.
- Collaborate within an interdisciplinary team and contribute to projects within the CSIRO Advanced Engineering Biology (AEB) Future Science Platform (FSP).
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
How to Apply: Please apply online, providing a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.
Last Date for Apply: 7 December 2023, 11:00pm AEDT
Table: Position Details
| Position | CSIRO Postdoctoral Fellowship in Microbial Consortia Engineering (Two Roles) |
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| Location | Black Mountain, ACT, AU |
| Salary | AU$92,624 – AU$101,459 plus up to 15.4% superannuation |
| Tenure | Specified term of 3 years |
| Reference | 94961 |
Table: Eligibility/Qualification
| Qualification | Doctorate in molecular biology, microbiology, biochemistry, protein chemistry, metabolic engineering, or synthetic/engineering biology. Less than 3 years of postdoctoral research experience. Experience in microbial genome/strain engineering or metabolic engineering. |
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Table: Application Details
| Application Method | Apply online with a cover letter and CV |
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| Contact for Inquiries | [CSIRO Child Safe policy 2023](mailto:CSIRO Child Safe policy 2023) |
| Application Review Begins | 7 December 2023 |
| Anticipated Start Date | Not specified |
| Application Deadline | 7 December 2023, 11:00pm AEDT |
Table: University Information
| University | CSIRO – Australia’s national science agency |
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