澳大利亚Charles Sturt大学植物病理学博士后岗位

Institution

Charles Sturt University (http://www.csu.edu.au/jobs/)

Position

Plant Pathology (Vine Health) - Research Fellow/Post Doctoral Fellow

Location

Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia

Date Posted

Sep 23 2007

Description

Background information

The National Wine and Grape Industry Centre is seeking applications for the position of Research Fellow/Post Doctoral Fellow to contribute to a research team investigating aspects of grapevine diseases. The project will involve the establishment of laboratory, glasshouse and field experiments to investigate the epidemiology and management of non-Botrytis bunch rot of grapes. The project may also include aspects of disease modelling.

Responsibilities

Duties include planning and conducting both laboratory and field based experiments to investigate the epidemiology and management of bunch rot of grapes on both reproductive and vegetative structures; collecting, collating, analysing and interpreting data for reports and publications and participating in research meetings and contributing to the timely preparation of reports, extension activities and other publications. The appointee will also supervise technical assistants, casual staff and research students as required.

Essential Criteria

• PhD in plant pathology or a related area (for appointment as Research Fellow).
• Significant progress towards PhD in plant pathology or related area (for appointment as Postdoctoral Fellow).
• Demonstrated ability to plan and undertake field, laboratory and glasshouse trials in investigations of fungal pathogens of horticultural crops.
• Demonstrated research experience in plant disease epidemiology and detection.
• Demonstrated research track record including research publications in peer reviewed journals.
• Proven ability to communicate and work effectively under minimal supervision and in a team environment with shared facilities.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise technical staff and / or research students.
• Experience in standard computer software packages such as Microsoft Office and statistical packages.
• Current manual Drivers Licence.
• Well developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply equal opportunity principles.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply occupational health and safety principles.

Desirable Criteria

• Awareness of factors in grape and wine production including a knowledge of fungal pathogens of grapevines.
• A willingness to travel to vineyard field sites involving periods of time away from home.
• Experience in techniques used in the mathematical modelling of plant disease epidemics.

Conditions

3 year fixed term appointment

Salary range

Level A, Steps 6 to 8 – Postdoctoral Fellow: $58,888 – $63,212 per annum
Level B – Research Fellow: $66,540 – $79,018 per annum

It is not the University’s policy to acknowledge receipt of applications. However, all applicants will be notified of the outcome of the selection process.

Eligibility to Apply

Due to Australian immigration requirements preference may be given to citizens and permanent residents of Australia

SUPERANNUATION: Compulsory superannuation arrangements, including a generous employer contribution, apply to most positions at Charles Sturt University.

Contact

APPLICATION DETAILS: Applicants are required to obtain the University’s Application for Employment form, a Statement of Duties, and full Selection Criteria from the staff recruitment website at www.csu.edu.au/jobs or the Division of Human Resources, Wagga Wagga, telephone (02) 6933 2213, facsimile (02) 6933 2886 or email rechrwagga@csu.edu.au

Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications by Monday 15 October 2007. However, the University continues to consider applications until positions are filled.

Equal opportunity in employment is University policy.