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The position:
CSIRO Livestock Industries is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to join our highly successful team working to improve the health and welfare of beef cattle. The successful candidate will investigate associations between immune responsiveness, disease resistance and production of beef cattle during feedlot finishing. You will be mentored by senior scientists in CSIRO’s animal welfare research team through Meat & Livestock Australia’s Mentored Postdoctoral Fellows Program which aims to train early career scientists for a research role in finding science-based solutions to improve the competitive position of Australia’s red meat industries.
Location: FD McMaster Laboratory, Armidale, New South Wales
Salary: AU$73K - $80K per annum plus up to 15.4% superannuation
Ref No: NSW00395
Applicant requirements:
Applicants should hold (or have nearly submitted) a PhD or equivalent in an animal, veterinary or similar science area and have no more than 3 years postdoctoral experience. They should be able to demonstrate conceptual and practical knowledge and experience in research and a strong publication record. Skills and experience in the design, conduct and analysis of experiments on physiological functions, immune functions or disease resistance in sheep or cattle are essential. Applicants should be willing to participate in CSIRO’s Postdoctoral training program.
About CSIRO:
Australia is founding its future on science and innovation. Its national science agency, 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.
CSIRO Livestock Industries (CLI) provides research solutions to enable Australia's livestock and allied industries to be globally competitive.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply for all CSIRO positions.
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