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CAREERS IN PLANT BIOSECURITY

Current Opportunities

Macquarie University is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Postdoctoral Research Fellow to work on a Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) funded project focused on understanding the impact of plant viruses on the growth and fitness of cereals, pulses, and canola in Australia. The position is based in the Macquarie University Wallumattagal Campus in North Ryde, Sydney.

The position is advertised as full-time, fixed term for a period of three years, from $106,089 - $113,697pa plus superannuation. Applications close Tuesday, 12 November at 11:59pm AEDT.

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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry is currently advertising for a Molecular Scientist to join the Biosecurity Plant and Science Services Division in the Plant Innovation Centre in Mickleham, Victoria.

The position is advertised as full time or part time ongoing, APS 5 from $81,690 - $89,615pa. Applications close Friday, 15 November 2024 at 11.00pm (AEDT).

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The Centre for AgriBiosciences, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia is offering a PhD opportunity: The application of near-field sequencing technology as a triage and surveillance tool to detect pests and pathogens.

The scholarship duration is 3.5 years with a value of $35,000 pa (tax-free). Applications will be open until the scholarship is filled.

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Applied BioSciences at Macquarie University is advertising several scholarships on the research focus “Climate change and its effects on vector transmission of plant pathogens”.

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The Temporary Employment Register has a listing of jobs are available at the Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF)

Visit the register to view available jobs.

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Everyone working in plant biosecurity diagnostics in Australian or New Zealand is encouraged to join NPBDN. Relevant disciplines include bacteriologists, botanists, entomologists, general plant pathologists, molecular biologists, mycologists, nematologists, phytoplasmologists, virologists and weed scientists.

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There are a number of different and exciting pathways in a plant biosecurity career.