CSIRO is seeking a research scientist to investigate Host-microbiome Integration. The job is located in Brisbane QLD and applications close on Thursday 30 September, 2021 (11pm AEST).
The Opportunity
- Work on the integration of multi-level systems information
- Support and mentor students and postdocs
- Join CSIRO’s Microbiome Future Science Platform and address new scientific challenges for Australia
CSIRO Future Science Platforms (FSPs) address new scientific challenges for Australia. They are an investment in science that underpins innovation that has the potential to help reinvent and create new industries. FSPs allow the development of capability and capacity for a new generation of researchers to work with CSIRO on future science.
The Microbiomes for One Systems Health – FSP (Microbiome FSP) is offering an opportunity for a highly motivated research scientist to work in the area of Host-microbiome Integration. In this role you will join an activity area which is focused on understanding the inter-connectivity between microbiomes and livestock animals. You will undertake research involving integration of multi-level systems information including phenomics, genomics and microbiomes particularly in ruminants, and possibly expand to other production species.
The research involves defining the contribution of the microbiomes and host to the “whole” animal through iterative microbiome/host network analysis to generate insights and strategies that consider the dynamics of the complete system. Possible outcomes will involve identification of component specific targets for improved productivity/health and integration of all components for better genetics and higher accuracy of animal predictions. You will work closely with postdoctoral fellows and students within the activity area and have the opportunity to build a network with the other scientists within the Microbiome FSP.
