[RNLD] JOB postdoc on indigenous botanical knowledge, language and botany

[Jane Simpson]

CSIRO Postdoctoral Fellowship linking Indigenous Botanical Knowledge with
Western Science
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Date: 14-Apr-2019

Location: Canberra, ACT, AU

Company: CSIRO


https://jobs.csiro.au/job/Canberra%2C-ACT-CSIRO-Postdoctoral-Fellowship/551390200/?locale=en_GB

The Opportunity

   - Are you a motivated, early career scientist with interest in linking
   indigenous botanical knowledge with western science?
   - Do you have, or will shortly obtain a PhD in a relevant discipline
   area such as indigenous languages?
   - Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to
   apply



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

The Centre for Australian National Biodiversity Research (CANBR) is seeking
a highly motivated researcher to work with Aboriginal communities to
co-develop pathways that will link Indigenous botanical knowledge with
western plant species concepts using specimens held within CSIRO’s National
Research Collections Australia as a test bed.



Your duties will include

Under the direction of senior research scientists and engineers, CERC
Postdoctoral Fellows:

   - Carry out innovative, impactful research of strategic importance to
   CSIRO that will, where possible, lead to novel and important scientific
   outcomes.
   - Understand the intersection between Indigenous knowledge systems and
   western species concepts and then use this information to co-develop
   methodologies with Aboriginal communities to explicitly link these within a
   trusted environment. This will include co-developing in-field acquisition
   of traditional (e.g. specimen) and digital data (e.g. image, sound,
   physical) protocols.
   - Work with Aboriginal communities as well as digital data and curation
   teams to co-develop protocols to ensure that data are able to respond to
   change (e.g. western species name changes) as well as ensuring that data
   visibility and access is compliant with the wishes of Aboriginal
   communities.
   - Undertake regular reviews of relevant literature and produce high
   quality scientific papers for publication in quality journals, client
   reports and conference papers as agreed with your supervisor.


Location: Black Mountain, ACT
Salary: $82,450 to $93,280 plus up to 15.4% Superannuation
Tenure: 3 years term
Reference: 61301

To be successful you will need

Essential Criteria:

   - A doctorate (or will shortly satisfy the requirements of a PhD) in a
   relevant discipline area such as Indigenous languages or other research
   that has involved working with Aboriginal communities to secure Indigenous
   knowledge and/or plant sciences such as botany, systematics and taxonomy.
   *Please note:** To be eligible for this role you must have no more than
   3 years (or part time equivalent) of postdoctoral research experience.*
   - Demonstrated understanding of issues that affect Aboriginal and Torres
   Strait Islander people and communities and the ability to collaborate and
   engage respectfully with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
   - The ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary,
   regionally dispersed research team, plus the motivation and discipline to
   carry out autonomous research.
   - A record of science innovation and creativity, plus the ability &
   willingness to incorporate novel ideas and approaches into scientific
   investigations.


Desirable Criteria:

   - Desire to co-develop projects with Aboriginal communities that will be
   of benefit to current and future generations.
   - Experience working autonomously in remote locations.
   - An understanding of naming conventions under the International Code
   for algae, fungi and plants


Special Requirements:

   - To be appointed to this role, you need to demonstrate willingness and
   ability to spend more than 30 working days per year working with Aboriginal
   communities in regional and remote locations.
   - You may also be required to provide a cultural referee who can attest
   to your ability to work respectfully with Indigenous communities.


For details about who to contact and for more information please view Position
Description
<http://www.csiro.au/~/media/Positions/2019/NCIM/61301_Postdoc_Fellow_Indigenous_Botanical_Knowledge_CSOF4.docx>

CSIRO’s Commitment to Diversity
We’re working hard to recruit diverse people and ensure all our people feel
supported to do their best work and empowered to let their ideas flourish.

Flexible Working Arrangements
We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and
where you work. Talk to us about how this role could be flexible for you.
Balance

About CSIRO
At CSIRO you can be part of helping to solve big, complex problems that
make a real difference to our future. We spark off each other, learn from
each other, trust each other and collaborate to achieve more than we could
individually in a supportive, rewarding, inclusive and truly flexible
environment.

Apply Online
To apply online, please provide a CV and cover letter outlining your
suitability and motivation for the role.

Applications Close
Thursday 9 May 2019
*We reserve the right to withdraw this ad prior to the closing date*


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