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CSIRO Postdoctoral Fellowship in Zoonotic Pathogens & Advanced Cell Models

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  • Geelong, Australia View on Map
  • Post Date : November 7, 2026
  • Salary: AU$103,000.00 - AU$113,000.00 / Yearly
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  • Job ID 368031
  • Career Level  Others
  • Experience  2 Years
  • Gender  Any
  • Industry  Pharmaceuticals / Biotech
  • Qualifications  Master’s Degree
  • Job Source 
    CSIRO

Job Description

CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, is offering a CSIRO Postdoctoral Fellowship in Zoonotic Pathogens & Advanced Cell Models (CERC Fellowship) at the Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness (ACDP) in Geelong, Victoria. The fellowship is a specified term of 3 years, full-time, with a salary of AU$103k – AU$113k per annum (pro-rata for part-time) plus 15.4% superannuation. The reference number is 104064 and applications close on 22 November 2026 at 11:00pm AEDT. Applications are reviewed as they are received, so early application is encouraged.

Role highlights: Develop advanced tissue models to study high-consequence zoonotic pathogens. Apply virology, cell biology and imaging in high-containment research. Collaborate globally to advance disease research and medical countermeasures.

The opportunity: CSIRO Early Research Career (CERC) Fellowships provide opportunities to scientists and engineers who have completed their PhD. The successful candidate will develop and optimise an advanced tissue platform (precision-cut tissue explant models) to investigate host-pathogen interactions and advance disease research.

Your high-level duties will include: Working in a microbiologically secure laboratory (PC2, 3, 4) as part of a multi-disciplinary research team. Developing, optimising and applying precision-cut tissue explant (PCTE) models to investigate host-pathogen interactions. Conducting virological, molecular and cellular analyses, and interpreting complex experimental datasets. Collaborating with multidisciplinary research teams and contributing to scientific publications and reports. Supporting the supervision and mentoring of students and early-career researchers where appropriate. Maintaining high standards of laboratory practice and ensuring compliance with biosafety and biosecurity.

Essential criteria: A doctorate (or will shortly satisfy the requirements of a PhD) in a relevant field. Experience in cell biology and advanced cell or tissue culture systems, with the ability to establish and optimise such systems. High level written and oral communication skills with the ability to represent the research team effectively. A sound history of publication in peer reviewed journals and/or authorship of scientific papers and reports. A record of science innovation and creativity, including the ability and willingness to incorporate novel approaches.

Desirable criteria: Experience in virology and infectious disease research. Experience in biological imaging and/or pathology. Demonstrated experience and competency working within PC3 and/or PC4 biocontainment facilities.

Applications for this position are open to Australian Citizens. To apply, apply online and submit a CV and cover letter (maximum 2 pages) through the CSIRO jobs page using the Apply now button.

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