Postdoctoral Fellowship

CSIRO

CSIRO Plant Industry, Canberra
$69K - $76K plus Superannuation
Ref No: 2009/231

Applications are invited for a three-year OCE Postdoctoral fellowship to develop mathematical simulation models of the genetic and demographic dynamics of self-incompatibility in invasive plant populations. The successful applicant will work with a small team of molecular population geneticists and plant ecologists examining how self-incompatibility affects the reproductive output of wild radish populations in Australia and the implications for the development of weed control strategies.

CSIRO is Australia’s leading research organisation with over 6,500 staff located across the country. Our purpose is to deliver great science and innovative solutions for industry, society and the environment by igniting the creative spirit of our people. The OCE Postdoctoral Fellowship Scheme provides an opportunity to undertake postdoctoral research projects aligned with the best research teams across CSIRO.

Applications are invited for a three-year OCE Postdoctoral fellowship to develop mathematical simulation models of the genetic and demographic dynamics of self-incompatibility in invasive plant populations.

The successful applicant will be a mathematical population modeller or ecological geneticist with experience in developing simulation models that integrate both genetic and demographic processes. The main responsibility will be to work with a small team of molecular population geneticists and plant ecologists to develop population models to explore how self-incompatibility affects invasive plant population dynamics using wild radish as a primary model system.

As a member of the research team you will also undertake glasshouse experiments to determine the importance of dominance relationships in determining evolutionary dynamics of self-incompatibility and the long-term effects on reproductive performance.

You will have excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.

Candidates should have, or will shortly satisfy the requirements for a PhD in population genetics or ecological genetics with strong experience in mathematical simulation modelling and should have no more than three years of work experience since graduation.

For more information and to lodge your application please visit our website https://recruitment.csiro.au/asp/Job_Details.asp?RefNo=2009%2F231

Applications close 20 April 2009