Research Scientist - Protein Foods - [Archived Advertisement]

The Opportunity

• Use your skills to provide leadership in protein-based foods research
• Deliver impact by accelerating innovation & transferring technology to industry
• Join CSIRO Agriculture and Food and make a difference!

CSIRO Agriculture and Food is seeking a motivated Research Scientist – Protein Foods to join the Food Materials Team. As the successful candidate, you will provide research leadership in the area of protein-based foods, with a focus on animal/meat protein and the application of alternative proteins to mimic meat structure and texture. This will involve the study of structure-function relationships, protein/meat biochemistry, interactions of proteins with other food components and the impact of processing technologies on protein food structure. 

In this diverse role, you will be responsible for leading internally and externally funded strategic and applied research projects, as well as building relationships with industry and academic stakeholders. To be successful, you will need practical knowledge of food processing technologies (conventional and emerging) and value-addition strategies that are relevant to the meat and plant industry, and the ability to undertake project activities in the laboratory and in the pilot plant.

Your duties will include:

• Accelerating innovation and transferring technology to industry to build impact for the clients.
• Undertaking and focussing on research projects on structure-function relationships of food proteins and other food components.
• Conducting and effectively leading projects across disciplines, including meat science and the physico-chemical analysis of protein foods, and delivering project outputs at the appropriate standard, on time and within budget, including the negotiation of resource requirements.
• Undertaking or leading novel science that delivers into CSIRO Missions and Future Science Platforms, including, but not limited, to the CSIRO Protein Mission.
• Liaising with clients to determine their needs and taking personal responsibility for client satisfaction including onsite visits to client sites which may include abattoirs. 

Location: Coopers Plains, Brisbane QLD
Salary: AU$100k - AU$108k plus up to 15.4% superannuation
Tenure: Specified term of 3 years
Reference: 71161

To be considered you will need:

• A PhD (or an equivalent combination of qualifications and research experience) in a relevant field such as food/protein/meat science coupled with relevant postdoctoral or industry experience.
• Experience in leading strategic or industry focussed multidisciplinary and/or regionally dispersed project and project teams; and delivering impact by accelerating innovation and transferring technology to industry.
• Knowledge and expertise in food proteins, with a focus on plant/animal protein research and related processing technologies at both laboratory and pilot scale.
• Experience in protein food product development, that could be applied to the application of alternative ingredients for hybrid or plant-based meat analogues.
• Strong written and oral communication skills including the ability to prepare client and research proposals, prepare reports and present the results of scientific investigations at national and international conferences and stakeholder meetings.
• A history of undertaking original, creative and innovative research by generating and pursuing novel ideas and solutions to scientific research problems.
• A publication history of authorship on scientific papers in peer reviewed journals or industry reports, grant applications or inventorship on patent applications. 
• Due to the nature of the work, a current vaccination or a willingness to obtain it is essential for Q Fever.
   

For full details about this role please review the Position Description

Eligibility

The successful applicant will be required to obtain and provide a National Police Check or equivalent.

Flexible Working Arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. Talk to us about how this role could be flexible for you. Balance

Diversity and Inclusion

We are working hard to recruit diverse people and ensure that all our people feel supported to do their best work and feel empowered to let their ideas flourish. Diversity and Inclusion Strategy

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How to Apply

Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.

Applications Close

13th June 2021, 11:00 pm AEST