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This position represents an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated scientist to join the Ecosystem Change Ecology team based in Perth, Western Australia. This multidisciplinary team generates knowledge on the mechanistic links and synergistic interactions between landscape change, species invasions and native species decline in terrestrial ecosystems. Working in both agricultural and natural systems, we undertake research and develop theory to underpin more effective policy and management actions for conservation, invasion and production challenges in the face of rapid global change.
Specifically you will:
- Undertake laboratory, controlled condition and field-based research to address challenges in both conservation and invasion biology in terrestrial systems.
- Incorporate novel approaches to scientific study by adapting and/or developing original concepts and ideas into existing and future research.
- Communicate professionally, effectively and respectfully in the interests of good business practice, collaboration and enhancement of CSIRO’s reputation.
- Produce quality scientific papers suitable for publication in high quality journals and for presentation at national and international conferences.
Location: Floreat Perth, WA
Salary: AUD$92K - $100K plus up to 15.4% superannuation
Tenure: Indefinite
Reference: WA15/01356
To be successful in this position you will need:
- A doctorate and/or equivalent research experience in a relevant discipline area, such as plant-animal interactions, plant ecology, plant ecophysiology or ecosystem function in the context of biological threats and/or environmental change.
- Demonstrated quantitative skills investigating pattern and process in terrestrial ecosystems, including strong statistical and data analysis skills.
- Demonstrated laboratory and field-based research experience in plant-animal interactions, plant ecology, plant ecophysiology or ecosystem function in the context of biological threats and/or environmental change.
- Demonstrated ability and desire to conduct fieldwork across a range of terrestrial ecosystems, including in remote locations.
- Demonstrated ability to think in abstract or lateral ways in regard to project objectives, conceptualising and creating hypotheses to advance knowledge and find solutions to research challenges.
Who we are: The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) is one of the largest and most diverse scientific organisations in the world. By igniting the creative spirit of our people, we deliver great science and innovative solutions that benefit industry, society and the environment.
CSIRO Flagships:
CSIRO Land & Water Flagship provides the science to underpin Australias economic, social and environmental prosperity through stewardship of land and water resources ecosystems, and urban areas.
CSIRO Biosecurity Flagship helps to protect Australia from biosecurity threats and risks posed by serious exotic and endemic pests and pathogens.
Applications close: 11:30pm AEST, 26 July 2015
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Position Details - WA15/01356
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