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Economist - Biosecurity Focus

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  • Leadership role in small team of social & economic scientists
  • Work on cutting edge economics research addressing biosecurity issues
  • Join CSIRO and contribute to a dynamic, innovative and effective research team
CSIRO is seeking a motivated economist to join the Social and Economic Sciences Research Program to design, conduct and publish original and innovative research on biosecurity issues and risk analysis. The position is a leadership role in a small, but growing, team of social and economic scientists working in this area.

Specifically you will:

  • Conceive, design, conduct and deliver cutting edge economics research addressing biosecurity issues, leading to effective outcomes;
  • Publish high quality scientific publications, through peer reviewed journals, book chapters and presenting material at conferences and workshops;
  • Provide scientific leadership and guidance to research projects and provide theoretical and methodological leadership in the development of new research to meet CSIRO strategic priorities;
  • Contribute to a dynamic, innovative and effective research team.
Location: Canberra, ACT

Salary: $99K-$132K plus up to 15.4% superannuation

Tenure: Indefinite/Ongoing

Ref No: ACT00535

To be successful you will have:

  • A PhD in a relevant field of economics e.g. natural resource economics.
  • Experience in the application of economic theories and analytic methods pertinent to biosecurity, preferably in the context of cross-disciplinary project teams.
  • Demonstrated track record in research design, management and delivery, including publication in the peer-reviewed literature.
  • Ability to effectively engage with internal CSIRO clients and external clients - research agencies, government and industry partners - to negotiate, design and conduct research.


About CSIRO: Australia is founding its future on science and innovation. Its national science agency, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), is a powerhouse of ideas, technologies and skills for building prosperity, growth, health and sustainability. It serves governments, industries, business and communities.

The Social and Economic Science Program within CSIRO’s Division of Ecosystem Sciences is the primary provider of social and economic scientific expertise to CSIRO and seeks to be recognized, nationally and internationally, as a leader in social science on questions of sustainability. For further information on the Program go to http://www.csiro.au/science/Social-Economic-Sciences.html or contact Dr Marcus Lane at marcus.lane@csiro.au.
For the full position description, including full duties and selection criteria, please click on the Position Details ACT00535 link below.

Applications close: Applications open until position filled.

Position Details ACT00535

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