Research Scientist - Crop Breeding Optimisation (99966)

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Role highlights

• Join CSIRO Agriculture & Foods Breeding Innovations Group
• Great opportunity to actively foster a collaborative culture empowering teams to achieve research excellence
• 3 year fixed term position based at Black Mountain Canberra

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The opportunity

We have a dynamic and inclusive team within the Breeding Innovations Group within CSIROs Agriculture and Food research unit. We are seeking applicants for the role of Research Scientist crop breeding optimisation. If you take pride in your interpersonal skills and your ability to apply expertise in statistical machine learning we would love to hear from you.

As the Research Scientist you will develop innovative solutions that address technology gaps such as landscape scale optimisation of GxE interactions epistasis and multi-objective breeding to support accelerated crop breeding and pre-breeding platforms for the Australian crops industry. You will be expected to deliver on externally funded research projects partnering with industry stakeholders and also support internal strategic innovation toward accelerating genetic gain in crop breeding and production systems.

This position will be based in Canberra ACT at our Black Mountain site and will be part of a team of other experts in statistical crop breeding. You may be required to travel occasionally as part of collaborations with external partners and to attend domestic and international conferences.

Your high-level duties will include :

Role particulars

Location : Black Mountain Canberra ACT

Salary : AU$114k - AU$123k per annum (pro rata for part-time) plus 15.4% superannuation

Tenure : 3-year specified term

Reference : 99966

As the successful candidate you will bring :

Essential criteria

For full details about this role and the desirable criteria please review the Position Description

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Setting you up for success

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Life at CSIRO and flexible working arrangements

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Inclusion and belonging

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Eligibility

Applications for this position are open to Australian Citizens New Zealand Citizens and Australian Permanent Residents only. 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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How to apply

Please apply online and submit a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) and CV that demonstrates your motivation and ability to meet the essential requirements of this role.

Applications close

4 June 2025 11 : 59 pm AEST

Key Skills

Laboratory Experience,Machine Learning,Python,AI,Bioinformatics,C / C++,R,Biochemistry,Research Experience,Natural Language Processing,Deep Learning,Molecular Biology

Employment Type : Temp

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 114 - 123