Principal Research Scientist - Low Carbon Liquid Fuels

Principal Research Scientist – Low Carbon Liquid Fuels

CSIRO Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Acknowledgement of Country

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Role highlights

• Advance Net Zero with sustainable feedstock solutions for low‑carbon fuels
• Lead research across the full value chain from biomass to refining
• Collaborate widely to shape policy and grow a multibillion‑dollar industry

About CSIRO

As Australia's national science agency, CSIRO is solving the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. Many of our iconic innovations were once considered impossible until someone, just like you, joined us and took on the challenge. Visit CSIRO.au for more information.

The opportunity

Join CSIRO’s Foresighting team and help shape Australia’s Low Carbon Liquid Fuels (LCLF) future. This role focuses on sustainable feedstock supply from agriculture and forestry to support decarbonisation of hard‑to‑abate sectors such as aviation, mining and heavy transport. You’ll collaborate across CSIRO and with external partners to deliver a full value‑chain perspective, from feedstock production and logistics to fuel refining and sustainability assessments. Your work will generate insights that enable responsible land, water and biomass management while driving the development of a multibillion‑dollar LCLF industry critical to achieving national Net Zero goals.

Your high‑level duties will include

Role particulars

Essential Criteria

Not sure you meet all the criteria? While CSIRO policy requires the successful candidate to meet all essential criteria, there are many ways to demonstrate capability. If you are unsure about applying, please reach out to the contact person in the position description.

Setting you up for success

We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and accessible recruitment process. If you require adjustments, please contact Laura Mason via Careers.Online@csiro.au and let us know how we can support you.

Life at CSIRO and flexible work arrangements

We work flexibly, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. We can discuss flexible work arrangements during the recruitment process. CSIRO offers leave entitlements, benefits and career development opportunities. Find out more at Careers at CSIRO.

Inclusion and belonging

As an equal‑employment‑opportunity organisation, CSIRO is committed to creating diverse and inclusive teams where people feel they belong. We recognise true diversity across age, ability, culture, faith, education, gender, sexuality and more. CSIRO holds Gold Status for the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTQIA+ inclusion and a Science in Australia Gender Equity Bronze Award.

Eligibility

Applications are open to Australian / New Zealand citizens, Australian permanent residents and candidates who hold or can obtain a valid working visa for the specified term. Appointment is subject to national police check and other security / medical / character requirements.

Child safety

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How to apply

Please apply online and submit a CV and cover letter (maximum 2 pages) that demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the selection criteria.

Applications close

30 November 2025, 11 : 00 pm AEDT

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