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Research Scientist - Host Biomarkers of Infectious Diseases
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The role of Research Scientist/Engineer staff is to conduct innovative research leading to scientific achievements that are aligned with CSIRO’s strategies. The Research Scientist/Engineer may be engaged in scientific activity ranging from fundamental research to the investigation of specific industry or community problems.
In your role as Research Scientist, you will join the Host Response Team at the Australian Centre of Disease Preparedness (ACDP) to develop a new project area focused on future technologies to improve the management of infectious diseases impacting human and animal health. Specifically, you will investigate if the outcomes of important infections/syndromes of both animals and humans caused by co-infection (e.g. viral + bacterial) can be forecast by immune-based biomarkers. Bovine respiratory disease, and a pneumonia will serve as model systems. To be successful, you will require skills in molecular biology, bioinformatics, and microbiology and will lead activities involving next-generation sequencing, machine learning (ML)-enabled data analysis, and the development of specialised assays for biomarker quantification.
Location: Geelong, Victoria
Salary: AU$102,724 - AU$111,165 plus up to 15.4% superannuation
Tenure: Specified term of 3 years
Reference: 88232
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Applications for this position are open to Australian/New Zealand Citizens, Australian Permanent Residents or you must either hold, or be able to obtain, a valid working visa for the duration of the specified term. 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.
16th October 2022, 11:00pm AEST