CSIRO

Job Title:  Postdoctoral Fellow - Molecular Ecologist - Aquatic Foodwebs 
Job Number:  4008250 (Ref.#. 2010/596) 
Date Posted:  10/26/2010 
Application Deadline: 11/21/2010 


Job Description

- Make a difference!
- Develop your skills as an independent researcher.
- Join CSIRO - Australia's premier science & technology research organisation.

The Position:
Working within CSIRO Land & Water's Catchment Biogeochemistry and Aquatic Ecology program, you will utilise your skills in molecular ecology to asses riverine ecosystem health by linking changes in aquatic food web community composition and organic carbon utilisation, with environmental alterations in physical, chemical and hydrological conditions. Research will focus on regulated, lowland, floodplain rivers and esturies where both autochthonous and allochthonous organic carbon supplies may be important.

Location: Urrbrae, Adelaide, South Australia
Salary: $73K - $80K plus up to 15.4% superannuation
Reference No: 2010/596

Specifically you will:

- Use your skills in molecular ecology to contribute to the development of innovative concepts and techniques for describing the structure and functioning of aquatic foodwebs.

- Conduct laboratory and field experiments to identify the community composition and to measure the transfer of organic materials through component aquatic food chains.

- Develop quantitative models of aquatic foodweb structure and function that link changes in community composition and organic carbon utilisation with environmental alterations in physical, chemical and hydrological conditions.

To be successful you will need:

- A PhD in molecular studies of aquatic foodwebs or a closely related field.

- Highly developed skills in molecular biology with practical experience of using recent techniques to characterize microbial communities such as bacteria, archaea or eukaryotic organisms.

- Demonstrated knowledge of aquatic ecology and environmental ecogenomics, preferably in the area of biodiversity and foodweb functioning.

Owing to the terms of CSIRO Postdoctoral Fellowships, you will be ineligible for this position if you have more than 3 years relevant postdoctoral experience.

Who we are:
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.

Our Business Unit:
Land & Water is researching ways to better manage Australia's land and water resources, and improve the quality of our natural and built environments.

CSIRO prefers all applications to be lodged via our online careers portal at http://www.csiro.au/careers.
Email/late applications may not be accepted. 

   
 
Contact:  Noni Lauder
Recruitment
CSIRO
Gate 13 Kintore Ave
Adelaide, South Australia 5000
Australia 
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