Position Details - 2009/646 - OCE Postdoctoral Fellowship 2009 - Control of plant architecture by the wheat tiller inhibition gene

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Reference Number: 2009/646
Position Title: OCE Postdoctoral Fellowship 2009 - Control of plant architecture by the wheat tiller inhibition gene
Division: CSIRO Plant Industry
Location: Black Mountain, ACT
Classification: CSOF4
Salary Range: $69K - $76K plus up to 15.4% Superannuation
Tenure: 3 years
Applicants: International Applicants Welcome
Relocation Assistance: May be offered to the successful applicant.
Applications Close: 31 Oct 2009
Job Category: Post Doctoral/Fellowship Scientific Research

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CSIRO is Australia's leading research organisation with over 6,500 staff located across the country. Our purpose is to deliver great science and innovative solutions for industry, society and the environment by igniting the creative spirit of our people. The OCE Postdoctoral Fellowship Scheme provides an opportunity to undertake postdoctoral research projects aligned with the best research teams across CSIRO.

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Fellowship in cereal molecular physiology. We are looking for an enthusiastic Ph.D. graduate with strong experience in developmental biology and with a particular interest in cereals. This is an opportunity for you to take part in world class research to investigate the control of plant architecture in cereals as part of a long term effort to breed wheat cultivars which have fewer tillers and are better adapted to drought. You will be part of an interdisciplinary team to study the effects of a major tiller inhibition (tin) gene in wheat by (i) characterizing the formation and outgrowth of tillers at the microscopic and macroscopic levels, (ii) investigating possible roles of phytohormones in tiller inhibition, and (iii) analyzing gene expression to identify differentially-regulated genes that may be candidates for the tin gene.

Applicants must hold a PhD in Molecular Biology or a related area (or will shortly satisfy the requirements for a PhD degree) with no more than three years experience since graduation. Previous research experience in molecular biology and plant development/physiology is considered essential. You will also have excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills and the ability to undertake independent research as part of a multi-disciplinary research group.

CSIRO is strongly committed to Diversity and offers Flexible Working Arrangements and enhanced leave entitlements.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply for all CSIRO positions.

Please note that the advertised salary rates will increase by 5.1% from 9 December 2009 as per the CSIRO Enterprise Agreement 2008-2011.

Applications

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Note: Applications that do not address the selection criteria will not be considered.

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If you are unable to lodge your application online you can send your completed application and copies of any supporting documentation quoting reference number 2009/646 to:

CSIRO Careers Online
PO Box 225
DICKSON ACT 2602

Contact: If after reading the selection criteria you have any questions specifically relating to this position, please contact Wolfgang Spielmeyer via email: Wolfgang.Spielmeyer@csiro.au [or phone +61 2 6246 4934].

Please do not email your application directly to Mr Spielmeyer, applications received via this method will not be considered. Please use the Apply Now function.