Question Research Scientist in Coleoptera

Job Title: Research Scientist in Coleoptera
Employer: CSIRO
Location: Black Mountain, Canberra, ACT
Job Type: Specified Term of 3 Years
Salary: $114k - 123k + 15.4% superannuation
Reference:99906

Role:
CSIRO is seeking a PhD-qualified entomologist to join the Australian National Insect Collection (ANIC) within the National Research Collections Australia. As part of a research collaboration with the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF), this role will focus on producing a comprehensive, morphology-based monograph of ~150 Cerambycidae (longhorn beetle) species of quarantine concern, including identification keys, diagnostic files, and DNA barcodes.

Working under the guidance of Dr Adam Ślipiński, the successful applicant will contribute to world-class research in insect taxonomy and systematics, and also support the upcoming volume of the “Australian Beetles” series.

ANIC is Australia’s largest insect collection and part of CSIRO’s broader natural history research hub, which integrates taxonomy, diagnostics, genomics, and ecology with national biosecurity priorities.

Duties:
Under the direction of the supervising research scientist, this Research Scientist will:

Lead and deliver a research project on longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae) of quarantine concern, including:
A taxonomic review of approximately 150 species
Development of DNA barcoding and genomic data for species identification
Creation of diagnostic tools and morphological keys
Contribution to biosecurity diagnostics for Australian border use
Participation in the Longhorn Beetle Diagnostic Forum
Reporting and presentation of research findings
Contribute to Cerambycidae chapters for the Australian Beetles book series
Prepare scientific manuscripts for peer-reviewed publication
Support and enhance CSIRO’s insect research collections
Undertake high-impact research aligned with CSIRO’s strategic goals
Communicate and collaborate effectively with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders
Proactively build researcher capabilities and pursue professional development
Follow CSIRO’s Values, Code of Conduct, Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) policies, and diversity initiatives
Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams and perform other duties as required

Essential Requirements:
A PhD and at least one postdoctoral appointment in systematic entomology
Proven ability to design and conduct large-scale systematic research on beetles (Coleoptera), including morphological revisions, species descriptions, and development of identification keys
Practical experience with molecular genetics and associated lab techniques
Strong publication record in peer-reviewed scientific journals
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience publishing research, preparing reports, and presenting at conferences and stakeholder meetings

Desirable:
Experience designing and producing major taxonomic monographs and/or books
Demonstrated success in writing grant proposals and securing external research funding
Proven ability to approach complex, undefined problems with innovation, creativity, and novel research methods

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