Research Scientist in Coleoptera
CSIRO · Barton, South Canberra
About this job
CSIRO acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land, sea and waters of the area that we live and work on across Australia. We acknowledge their continuing connection to their culture and pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and invite you to view our vision towards reconciliation.
We are currently seeking a dedicated Research Scientist in Coleoptera to join our team on a full-time basis, located in Barton, South Canberra. In this exciting role, you will have the opportunity to shape the global understanding of jewel beetle diversity through innovative taxonomy and systematics.
You will play a vital role in turning your beetle expertise into tangible scientific impact by delivering comprehensive species revisions, describing new taxa, and contributing significantly to our broader research goals. This position is ideal for a passionate scientist eager to advance entomological research within a world-class scientific organization.
Key responsibilities in this role typically include:
- Conducting advanced taxonomic and systematic research on Coleoptera, with a primary focus on jewel beetles.
- Delivering detailed species revisions and formally describing new taxa to enhance scientific literature and collections.
- Collaborating with internal researchers and external scientific communities to drive impactful biodiversity projects.
- Publishing research findings in peer-reviewed scientific journals and presenting outcomes at relevant conferences.
- Curating and managing relevant specimen collections in accordance with institutional standards.
To be successful in this role, you will bring a strong background in entomology, specifically within coleopteran taxonomy and systematics, demonstrated through your research output and academic qualifications. You will possess a meticulous approach to scientific data collection, species identification, and taxonomic description.
If you are enthusiastic about advancing Australia’s scientific research and contributing to the global understanding of insect biodiversity, we encourage you to apply for this full-time opportunity with CSIRO in Barton, South Canberra.
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