Reference Number: 2010/79
Position Title: Research Scientist - Animal Welfare
Division: CSIRO Livestock Industries
Location: Armidale, NSW
Classification: CSOF5
Salary Range: $79K - 85K plus Superannuation
Tenure: Indefinite
Applicants: International Applicants Welcome
Relocation Assistance: May be offered to the successful applicant.
Applications Close: 26 Mar 2010
Job Category: Scientific Research
Would you like to join Australia's leading research organisation and make a difference in farm animal welfare?
CSIRO Livestock Industries is looking to appoint an accomplished Research Scientist to join our highly successful team working to address current and emerging animal welfare issues in Australian Livestock industries. The position will be based at the FD McMaster Laboratory in Armidale NSW. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and leading research projects that are central to the core strategies of the team:
1) The biology of animal welfare and its measurement,
2) Identification and selection of animals adapted to their environment and
3) Assessment and improvement of animal husbandry practices.
Under the direction of the Team Leader, you will be expected to liaise with external funding bodies, and develop and maintain partnerships with other research groups within and external to CSIRO and across a range of disciplines. The position requires original thinking, conceptualizing complex relationships and a thorough understanding of the science and technologies used in animal welfare research. The need for high level interpersonal and communication skills is central to this position.
Applicants should hold a PhD or equivalent in an animal or biomedical science such as physiology,
neurobiology, behaviour, cognition, immunology or veterinary science. You should be able to demonstrate conceptual and practical knowledge and experience in research to improve animal welfare and a strong publication record. The applicant must have at least 2 years demonstrable experience (post PhD) in animal science or related research.
Position DescriptionCSIRO Livestock Industries is looking to appoint an accomplished Research Scientist to join our highly successful team working to address current and emerging animal welfare issues in Australian Livestock industries. The position will be based at the FD McMaster Laboratory in Armidale NSW. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and leading research projects that are central to the core strategies of the team:
1) The biology of animal welfare and its measurement,
2) Identification and selection of animals adapted to their environment and
3) Assessment and improvement of animal husbandry practices.
Under the direction of the Team Leader, you will be expected to liaise with external funding bodies, and develop and maintain partnerships with other research groups within and external to CSIRO and across a range of disciplines. The position requires original thinking, conceptualizing complex relationships and a thorough understanding of the science and technologies used in animal welfare research. The need for high level interpersonal and communication skills is central to this position.
Applicants should hold a PhD or equivalent in an animal or biomedical science such as physiology,
neurobiology, behaviour, cognition, immunology or veterinary science. You should be able to demonstrate conceptual and practical knowledge and experience in research to improve animal welfare and a strong publication record. The applicant must have at least 2 years demonstrable experience (post PhD) in animal science or related research.
Key Capabilities:
- Application of research skills in animal behaviour, cognition, neurobiology, physiology or immunology for assessment of animal welfare and demonstrated research impact.
- Demonstrated ability to negotiate productive relationships with clients, maintaining research collaborations to share leading edge concepts and technologies, and investments to support development and implementation of research outputs.
- Ability to resolve major conceptual scientific issues in areas that have little or no precedent and require original concepts and approaches.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain effective and efficient work relationships within a team and to assist in managing resources to achieve objectives displaying creativity and a high degree of cooperation.
- Strong commitment to working as a team member to achieve project goals.
- Coordination and management of resources to undertake animal experimentation, on time and within budget.
- Excellent skills in data analysis, report preparation and publication of research findings in peer- reviewed international journals.
- Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, and in progressing complex, sensitive or contentious research matters to finality.
- Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication, negotiation and representational skills, including evidence through reports and scientific papers published in peer-reviewed international journals.
- Knowledge, understanding and commitment to principles of equal employment opportunity and health and safety and environment.
Key Result Areas/Duties:
Selection Criteria- Participate in a team of approximately 8 to 10 research and support staff, assisting in building the reputation of the team as a source of non-partisan, authoritative research and advice on livestock welfare issues.
- Assist in development of funding proposals and reports that are effective by being concise and timely, based on a thorough understanding of the needs and expectations of the funding body.
- Maintain costings spreadsheets and ensure projects are conducted on budget and in a timely manner.
- Work effectively in a team environment where team members may come from diverse backgrounds and may be located in other establishments.
- Be able to conduct research in a manner consistent with CSIRO’s organizational objectives and code of conduct.
- Develop novel concepts and methodologies for the assessment of animal welfare.
- Influence industry appreciation of animal welfare issues.
- Publish original research and reviews in quality peer reviewed journals.
Applicants must address the selection criteria. Applicants that do not address the selection criteria will not be considered. To assist you prepare your application please read the information available at "Before you Apply".
Essential:
1. PhD or equivalent in an animal or biomedical science such as physiology, behaviour, animal cognition, immunology or veterinary science.
2. At least 2 years demonstrated experience in animal welfare or relevant animal research after completing a PhD.
3. Demonstrated conceptual and practical knowledge and experience in application of experimentation to improving animal welfare.
4. Demonstrated record of publication in quality peer reviewed journals.
5. Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary research team.
6. Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication and negotiation skills.
7. Ability to maintain and manage research project budgets and delivery schedules.
8. Knowledge, understanding and commitment to principles of equal employment opportunity and health and safety and environment.
9. Willingness to travel within Australia as required.
Desirable:
1. Experience managing externally-funded research projects.
2. Knowledge of current and emerging welfare issues of Australia’s livestock industries.
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Great science is our foundation. Getting it out there is our aim. Description of the Research/Business Group CSIRO Livestock Industries creates, develops, and commercialises technologies for the benefit of Australia’s livestock industries, the environment, and the food industries. We have a major research initiative to improve animal welfare within Australia’s livestock industries.
This key research position lies within the Livestock Industries business unit of CSIRO through its Theme
1045 ~ Transforming the Animal and its Products.
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