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Research Scientist in Plant Gene Editing
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CSIRO’s Agriculture and Food Business Unit (BU) is seeking a motivated Research Scientist to join the Plant Gene Editing team within the Future Breeding group of the Crops Program. This BU is the innovation catalyst for transforming profitability and sustainability in Australia's food and fibre industries and a science leader impacting the globe's agri-food security.
As the successful candidate, you will join a multidisciplinary team exploring the use of and improving the efficiency of gene editing in major crops. By applying your knowledge in gene editing as well as bioinformatics and molecular genetics, you will deliver improved crop varieties to Australian Agribusiness.
Location: Canberra (Black Mountain) ACT
Salary: AU$102k - AU$111k plus up to 15.4% superannuation
Tenure: Indefinite
Reference: 79550
For full details about this role please review the Position Description
Applications for this position are open to all candidates. Visa sponsorship will be provided if required.
Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.
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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.
20 February 2022, 11:00 pm AEDT