Dear All,

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).

Position description and details of how to apply for this position are attached.  For further details and to apply online go to:

http://jobs.qld.gov.au/ and search under Category/Sciences

Deadline for applications is 7 April 2008

The key skills, knowledge and experience required to undertake this job are:

1. Extensive knowledge of analytical organic chemistry and chemical ecology research and development methodologies, including use of GC, GC-MS and GC-EAD techniques.

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.

3. Knowledge of agricultural and forestry production systems, processing technologies and markets worldwide, and appreciation of key issues influencing these industries into the future.

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.

5. Ability to successfully negotiate strategic agreements with managers, research agencies, commercial partners and industry.

6. Well-developed written and oral communication skills to deliver research results and project outcomes to a wide range of clients and stakeholders.

7. Prepare and publish key scientific publications in the area of chemistry and chemical ecology

Best Regards,

Simon Lawson

Dr Simon Lawson
Team Leader Forest Health
Horticulture and Forestry Science
Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries
 
Phone +617 3896 9613  Facsimile +617 3896 9567
Email simon.lawson@dpi.qld.gov.au  Mobile  +617 427 395 297
Website www.dpi.qld.gov.au  Business Information Centre 13 25 23

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