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The Opportunity

• Do you have a PhD in Biophysics, Applied Mathematics, Computational Biochemistry, Collaborative Intelligence?
• Do you have experience working at the intersection of Computer Science and Behavioural Science?
• Join the Protein and Molecular Modelling team within CSIRO Manufacturing in this 3-year postdoctoral role!

CSIRO Early Research Career (CERC) Postdoctoral Fellowships provide opportunities to scientists and engineers who have completed their doctorate and have less than three years of relevant postdoctoral work experience. These fellowships aim to develop the next generation of future leaders of the innovation system.

The CERC Fellow will be part of the collaborative intelligence (CINTEL) Future Science Platform (FSP) developing tools and processes to integrate artificial and human intelligence in the context of biomolecular modelling.

An outstanding opportunity exists for a motivated and skilled researcher to join the Protein and Molecular Modelling (PMM) Team at CSIRO. PMM is a team of multidisciplinary researchers that develop and use methods of molecular biology, applied mathematics and molecular modelling to enable discovery in computational chemistry, medicinal chemistry, biophysics and materials science.

The CERC Fellow will develop a dynamic framework of collaborative intelligence to support current and new projects in structural biology and biomolecular modelling. An experienced researcher with excellent skills in computational structural biology, molecular biology and ML/AI methods with demonstrated appreciation of human-computer interaction factors will be required.

The ideal candidate will have experience ML/AI methods in the context of biomolecular modelling or bioinformatics and have a sound knowledge of structural and molecular biology to inform decisions about protein biophysics and crystallography. The CERC fellow will build a synergistic environment between the AI and the researcher to design protein-protein interactions. Experience in experimental molecular biology will be a plus, but technical assistance and scientific advice will be available for experimental aspects of the work.

Your duties will include:

• Developing broad, enabling tools and dynamic workflows that facilitate protein modelling, protein crystallization and experimental designs for improved laboratory performance.
• Collaborating with the broader research group to develop and testing new protein modelling methods and predictive tools.
• Working with other CINTEL FSP researchers to understand and implement the best human-machine collaboration practices.
• Accelerating research activities data through the development and use of innovative AI/ML collaborative strategies and algorithms
• Communicating results through the production of reports, scientific papers and contributions to appropriate conferences.

Location: Clayton, Victoria

Salary: AU$92k - AU$101k plus up to 15.4% superannuation

Tenure: Specified term of 3 years

Reference: 94413

To be considered you will need:

• A doctorate (or will shortly satisfy the requirements of a PhD) in a relevant discipline area, such as Biophysics, Applied Mathematics, Computational Biochemistry, Collaborative Intelligence or a relevant field. Please note: To beeligible for this role you must have no more than 3 years (full-time equivalent) of postdoctoral research experience.
• Previous research experience working at the intersection of Computer Science or Modelling and Behavioural Science (including human factors, human-computer interaction or similar).
• Demonstrated experience in experimental design, ML/AI and statistical analysis of complex data.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research with limited supervision.
• High level written and oral communication skills with the ability to represent the research team effectively internally and externally, including the presentation of research outcomes at national and international conferences.

For full details about this role please view the Position Description

Eligibility

Applications for this position are open to Australian/New Zealand Citizens, Australian Permanent Residents or you must either hold, or be able to obtain, a valid working visa for the duration of the specified term.

Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.

Flexible Working Arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work.

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We are working hard to recruit people representing the diversity across our society, and ensure that all our people feel supported to do their best work and feel empowered to let their ideas flourish.

About CSIRO

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Join us and start creating tomorrow today!

How to Apply

Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter (including a maximum 4 pages statement addressing the competencies/selection criteria out outlining your experience) and CV that best demonstrate your ability to meet the requirements of this role.

Applications Close

6 November 2023, 11:00pm AEDT