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CSIRO Postdoctoral Fellowship in Zoonotic Pathogens and Advanced Cell Models CSIRO in Australia
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Cell Biology
Funding
Specified-term postdoctoral fellowship for 3 years, full-time, with salary AU$103k–AU$113k per annum (pro-rata for part-time) plus 15.4% superannuation.
Deadline
Nov 22, 2026
Country
Australia
University
CSIRO
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CSIRO is advertising a Postdoctoral Fellowship in zoonotic pathogens and advanced cell models at the Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness (ACDP), Geelong, Victoria, Australia.
The role sits within CSIRO’s Early Research Career (CERC) Fellowships and is aimed at researchers who have completed a doctorate (or are close to completion) and have no more than three years of relevant research experience. The successful candidate will develop and optimise an advanced tissue platform using precision-cut tissue explants for high-consequence pathogen research.
Research activities include tissue culture, virology, molecular and cellular biology, biological imaging, pathology, experimental design, data analysis, and scientific publication. The fellowship also offers training in high-containment research and collaboration with national and international partners to support studies of disease pathogenesis, medical countermeasures, and non-animal disease models.
Essential requirements include a PhD in a relevant area such as virology, cell biology, or advanced cell culture, experience with cell or tissue culture systems, strong communication skills, evidence of publication or equivalent scholarly output, and creativity in research. Desirable experience includes infectious disease research, imaging, pathology, and work in PC3/PC4 facilities.
The position is full-time for 3 years with a salary of AU$103k–AU$113k per annum plus 15.4% superannuation. Applications are open to Australian citizens only. To apply, submit an online application with a CV and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) addressing the selection criteria. The closing date is 22 November 2026 at 11:00pm AEDT.
Funding details
Specified-term postdoctoral fellowship for 3 years, full-time, with salary AU$103k–AU$113k per annum (pro-rata for part-time) plus 15.4% superannuation.
What's required
A doctorate or near-completion of a PhD in a relevant discipline such as virology, cell biology, and/or advanced cell culture. Applicants must have no more than 3 years of relevant research experience (full-time equivalent). Essential requirements include experience in cell biology and advanced cell or tissue culture systems, the ability to establish and characterise physiologically relevant biological models, strong written and oral communication skills, a sound publication record or equivalent scholarly output, and demonstrated science innovation and creativity. Desirable experience includes virology and infectious disease research, biological imaging and/or pathology, and work in PC3 and/or PC4 biocontainment facilities. Australian citizenship is required.
How to apply
Apply online and submit a CV and a cover letter of up to 2 pages addressing the selection criteria. Applications are reviewed as received, so apply as soon as possible before the closing date.
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