Postdoctoral Fellow in Avian Infectious Diseases Research
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We acknowledge their continuing connection to their culture and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
CSIRO Early Research Career (CERC) Postdoctoral Fellowships provide opportunities to scientists and engineers who have completed their doctorate and have less than three years of relevant postdoctoral research experience.
These fellowships aim to develop the next generation of future leaders of the innovation system.
We are seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to join the Avian Infectious Diseases Research (AIDR) team at CSIRO's Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness in Geelong, Victoria.
In this role, you will contribute to research that strengthens Australia's preparedness against endemic and exotic avian infectious diseases by improving our understanding of the evolution of avian influenza viruses.
This fellowship will focus on characterising the antigenic evolution of avian influenza viruses.
Your high-level duties will include:
under the direction of senior research scientists, design and conduct original and impactful research in avian virology
investigate avian influenza antigenic evolution
phenotypically characterise avian influenza viruses
record, manage and analyse research data using appropriate scientific and data analysis methods
communicate scientific outcomes through publications, reports and presentations
collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams and contribute to a positive research culture
and undertake career development to build your capability as an independent researcher.
Location: Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness (ACDP), Geelong VIC (Wadawurrung Country)
Salary: AU$103,390 - AU$113,251 per annum (pro-rata for part-time),



plus 15.4% superannuation
Tenure: Specified term of 3 years, full-time
You will bring:
a doctorate (or will shortly satisfy the requirements of a PhD) in a relevant discipline such as virology, microbiology, immunology or vaccinology or a closely related discipline
To be eligible for this role you must have no more than three years (full-time equivalent) of relevant research experience
High-level written and verbal communication skills, including presenting research at national and international forums
A strong publication track record and/or scientific writing experience (papers, reports, grants, patents)
Demonstrated scientific creativity and willingness to apply novel ideas and approaches
Desirable:
experience with egg or cell culture techniques for virus isolation, subculture and quantitation
molecular cloning experience
experience working in a PC3 laboratory.
We are committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible to everyone.
We recognise that it may be helpful for us to adjust our process to make it equitable for your individual situation.
Applications for this position are open to Australian Citizens and Australian Permanent Residents only.
Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security, medical or character requirements.
The successful candidate must be willing and able to comply with the special requirements specific to the ACDP facility.
Please refer to the Position Description for details.
CSIRO also offers a range of leave entitlements, benefits and career development opportunities.
Solving Australia's greatest challenges takes a diversity of minds and lived experiences.
As an equal employment opportunity organisation, we are committed to creating diverse and inclusive teams where people feel they belong.
Applications close 19 July ****, 11pm AEST.
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📌 Postdoctoral Fellow In Avian Infectious Diseases Research (Victoria)
🏢 CSIRO
📍 Victoria