• Are you a recent (or near) PhD graduate with a strong background in plant biology and a proven ability to carry out innovative strategic research?

• Exciting opportunity to kick-start your research career in a professional and supportive leading scientific agency

• Join our team at CSIRO – Australia’s premier science & technology research organisation – and make a difference!

CSIRO offers PhD graduates an opportunity to launch their scientific careers through our Postdoctoral Fellowships. Successful applicants will work with leaders in the field of science, receive personal development and learning opportunities, and work with cutting edge technology.

We require a highly motivated early career research scientist to undertake strategic plant research on rapid phenotyping with application in viticulture. The successful applicant will join a research team based on the Waite Campus of the University of Adelaide that has a strong focus on grapevine improvement through better management technologies and genetics. The person will have a strong background in plant biology and a proven ability to carry out innovative strategic research with potential to deliver impact to the industry. The applicant should be familiar with non-destructive rapid plant phenotyping in field and/or glasshouse situations, be adept in the use and application of instrumentation and be willing to develop and pursue research opportunities for enhancing grapevine performance. The person will be expected to collaborate with other teams in CSIRO, in particular the High Resolution Plant Phenomics Centre, on application of novel phenotyping technologies to measure grapevine traits such as tolerance to abiotic stress, product quality or productivity and yield.

Location: Waite Campus, Urrbrae, South Australia
Salary:    $81K to $88K per annum plus up to 15.4% superannuation
Ref no:    SA14/02788
Tenure:   3 years

About CSIRO Australia is founding its future on science and innovation. Its national science agency, the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) is a powerhouse of ideas, technologies and skills for building prosperity, growth, health and sustainability. It serves governments, industries, business and communities across the nation. Find out more! www.csiro.au

About CSIRO – Agriculture Flagship
Our Agriculture Flagship is helping Australian farmers and industry improve productivity and sustainability across the agricultural sector.

Applications close 23rd October, 2014 (11:30pm South Australian time). 

For further information and to apply, visit http://csiro.nga.net.au/?jati=85d2601a-5fb3-8fab-d6e6-802bb22ff9ff