Spatial Modeller-Ecologist

 CSIRO, Brisbane (Austrália)
Organisation:  CSIRO (Ecosystems Sciences Division) 
Salary:  A$83K - $90K per annum plus up to 15.4% superannuation 
Reference:  2011/70 
Location:  Brisbane 
Hours:  Full Time 
Position type:  Paid 
Contract:  Permanent 
Closing date:  Sat 26 March 11 
Website:  www.csiro.au/careers 

-Are you interested in ecology, population processes and spatially explicit models?
-Would you like to do research with real-world impact?
-Join CSIRO – Australia’s premier science & technology research organisation

The Position:
Join our team in Brisbane to apply your skills in ecological modelling to inform research questions, and explore and extend data dealing with insect populations across space and time, including habitat occupancy, their movement between habitats, colonization rates, and multiple spatial scales.
This position is an opportunity to identify critical features of pest suppressive landscapes and contribute to guidelines on pest management practices that consider the landscape context whether it is through:
1. improving the integration of biodiversity conservation and agriculture, and assisting agricultural landholders to manage native vegetation or change crop rotations to benefit their industry,or
2. designing urban landscapes to achieve vector-safe communities. These projects are part of a national multi-agency collaboration, and require frequent communication, planning and decision making with team members.
Location: Brisbane, Australia
Salary: A$83K – $90K per annum plus up to 15.4% superannuation
Ref No: 2011/70

To be successful you’ll have:
-A PhD in ecological based research, preferably spatially explicit models.
-Demonstrated experience developing spatially explicit models to assist with our understanding of population processes in a landscape context over time.
-Demonstrated potential to think in abstract or lateral terms about research objectives, conceptualizing, creating hypotheses and carrying out investigations requiring originality, creativity and innovation.
-Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication, negotiation and representational skills.

About CSIRO:
Australia is founding its future on science and innovation. Its national science agency, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), is a powerhouse of ideas, technologies and skills for building prosperity, growth, health and sustainability. It serves governments, industries, business and communities.
CSIRO Ecosystem Sciences applies multidisciplinary science to the sustainability of Australia’s agriculture and forestry, built environments and biodiversity communities and industries.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND TO APPLY: Visit www.csiro.au/careers, click on “Positions Vacant”, enter reference number 2011/70, and then click on “Find Jobs Now”.