Avian Virologist

at  CSIRO

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY

CSIRO acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land, sea and waters, of the area that we live and work on across Australia. We acknowledge their continuing connection to their culture and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

YOUR DUTIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Leading and managing externally-funded research projects focused on avian infectious diseases, with a primary emphasis on IBDV.
• Working closely with internal research and diagnostic teams, Australian poultry industry representatives, and other research collaborators to design, implement, and analyse research projects.
• Coordinating project timelines, resources, and deliverables to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Providing scientific expertise in avian virology, including diagnostic methods, pathogen characterization, and vaccine development.
• Preparing and submitting research findings for publication in high-impact scientific journals.
• Preparing grant applications and assisting with securing future research funding.
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of developments in avian virology and infectious disease research.
• Contributing to the development of strategies to mitigate the impact of avian infectious diseases on the poultry industry.
  Location: Geelong, VIC – Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness (ACDP)
  Salary: AU$114K – AU$123K pa + up to 15.4% superannuation
  Tenure: Specified Term of 3 years
  Reference: 98937

Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements. As this position will be based at ACDP, the successful candidate will be required to:

• Undertake a pre-employment background check.
• Undertake a National Health Security Check (to be arranged post-commencement).
• Obtain and maintain a security clearance at the Negative Vetting Level 1 (to be arranged post-commencement)