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<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Dear All,</FONT>
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<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">The Department of Primary Industries & Fisheries is seeking qualified applicants for a Chemist/Chemical Ecologist position to be based in Brisbane, Australia. The position is temporary on a five-year contract basis, and at the level of Professional Officer 4 (Salary range, AU$69246 - $74600 per annum depending on qualifications and experience).</FONT></P>
<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Position description and details of how to apply for this position are attached. For further details and to apply online go to:</FONT></P>
<P><A HREF="http://jobs.qld.gov.au/"><U><FONT COLOR="#0000FF" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">http://jobs.qld.gov.au/</FONT></U></A><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial"> and search under Category/Sciences</FONT>
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<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Deadline for applications is 7 April 2008</FONT>
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<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">The key skills, knowledge and experience required to undertake this job are: </FONT>
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<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">1. Extensive knowledge of analytical organic chemistry and chemical ecology research and development methodologies, including use of GC, GC-MS and GC-EAD techniques.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">2. Knowledge of plant, insect and fungal chemical ecology systems and a demonstrated ability to recognise opportunities to exploit these systems for the development of novel approaches to pest management.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">3. Knowledge of agricultural and forestry production systems, processing technologies and markets worldwide, and appreciation of key issues influencing these industries into the future.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">4. Demonstrated ability to develop and lead R&D projects on an industry wide scale and to negotiate objectives and deliver outcomes that advance the industry.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">5. Ability to successfully negotiate strategic agreements with managers, research agencies, commercial partners and industry.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">6. Well-developed written and oral communication skills to deliver research results and project outcomes to a wide range of clients and stakeholders.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">7. Prepare and publish key scientific publications in the area of chemistry and chemical ecology</FONT>
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<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Best Regards,</FONT>
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<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Simon Lawson</FONT>
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<P><B><FONT COLOR="#000080" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Dr Simon Lawson</FONT></B>
<BR><FONT COLOR="#000080" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Team Leader Forest Health</FONT>
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<BR><SPAN LANG="en-au"><B><FONT COLOR="#000080" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Email</FONT></B><FONT COLOR="#000080" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial"></FONT> <FONT COLOR="#000080" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">simon.lawson@dpi.qld.gov.au </FONT><B> <FONT COLOR="#000080" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Mobile</FONT></B> <FONT COLOR="#000080" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial"></FONT> <FONT COLOR="#000080" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">+617 427 395 297</FONT></SPAN>
<BR><SPAN LANG="en-au"><B><FONT COLOR="#000080" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Website</FONT></B><FONT COLOR="#000080" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial"></FONT> </SPAN><A HREF="file://www.dpi.qld.gov.au"><SPAN LANG="en-au"><U></U><U><FONT COLOR="#0000FF" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">www.dpi.qld.gov.au</FONT></U></SPAN></A><SPAN LANG="en-au"><FONT COLOR="#000080" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial"></FONT> <FONT COLOR="#000080" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial"></FONT><B></B><B> <FONT COLOR="#000080" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Business Information Centre</FONT></B><FONT COLOR="#000080" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial"> 13 25 23</FONT></SPAN>
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