The CSIRO
Synthetic Biology Future Science Fellowships scheme is funded through the
CSIRO Synthetic Biology Future Science Platform (SynBio FSP). Fellowships
will be hosted at a Host Organisation (usually an Australian University, but
other Australian research organizations may also be eligible).
The scheme aims to attract outstanding national and international early- to
mid-career postdoctoral researchers (equivalent to Academic Levels A and B, or
in exceptional circumstances, Level C) to expand
Australian research capacity
in synthetic biology.
Synthetic Biology
Future Science Platform is positioning Australia to play a role in one of the
fastest growing areas of modern science so that we can understand global
developments and, where appropriate, contribute to advances in areas including
manufacturing, industrial biotechnology, environmental remediation,
biosecurity, agriculture, and healthcare research.
Scholarship
Description:
- Application
Deadline: March 5, 2018 - Course
Level: Fellowships
are available to pursue Postdoctoral research programme. - Study
Subject:
The priority areas for the 2018 Fellowship round are the Health and
Maximising Impact Application Domains (see below for details). However, we
will consider Proposals across all five Application Domains. - Our
research program is focussed around five Application Domains: Foundation
Technologies, Environment & Biocontrol, Chemicals & Fibres,
Health, and Maximising Impact. - Scholarship
Award:
The requested salary level (Academic A or B, or, in very exceptional
circumstances, Level C) should be commensurate with the experience and
track record of the applicant. Track record (Selection Criterion 1) for
applicants will be assessed in a pool of applicants requesting the
equivalent salary level; consequently, applicants requesting higher salary
support will be assessed with a higher level of accountability. The
maximum amount is not fixed but unreasonably expensive projects will not
be funded, and projects that are very expensive will be scrutinized
carefully considering that it may mean we can fund fewer fellowships if
such a project is awarded. The budget should be commensurate with the
project; a budget proforma is provided, and a budget justification is
required. As a guide, the average total project funding in the 2017 round
was $490,000 there was significant variation around this due to salary
level and project expenses. - Nationality:
Australian
and International students - Number
of Scholarships: Numbers not given. - Scholarship
can be taken in Australia
Eligibility
for the Scholarship:
Eligible
Countries: Australian
and International students are eligible to apply for this scholarship
programme.
Entrance
Requirements: To
be eligible for this scholarship you must meet the following requirements:
- Applicants
must hold a PhD conferred between 1st July 2010 and 1st July
2018, i.e. no more than 8 years’ post-PhD research experience on the
closing date for the applications - Allowances
will be made for career interruptions. Space is provided to note career
interruptions on the CV Template provided - Eligible
career interruptions are defined as career’s responsibility; disruption
due to international relocation for post-doctoral studies or other
research employment not exceeding three months per international
relocation; illness; maternity or parental leave; unemployment and/or non-research
employment not concurrent with research employment - Periods
of career interruption must occur between the PhD award date and the
closing time for submission of applications - For
University-hosted applicants: The scheme is open to researchers at
Academic Levels A and B. In exceptional circumstances funding for a level
C position may be approved for a truly outstanding candidate. Applicants
must apply at the same or higher academic level to that which they are
currently employed (i.e. applicants cannot apply at a lower academic
level). Applicants who hold a
continuing/tenured/permanent/faculty/indefinite position are not eligible
to apply. - Applicants
may be Australian or international; international applicants will be
responsible for ensuring that they are eligible to apply for a visa to
work in Australia - For the
duration of the appointment, Fellows are expected to reside in Australia
and be employed by an Australian Host Organisation - It is a
requirement that applicants address project ethical and social license to
operate aspects adequately in the application form.
English
Language Requirements: Applicants
whose first language is not English are usually required to provide evidence of
proficiency in English at the higher level required by the University.
Application
Procedure:
How to
Apply: Before
applying you should read and understand the Application Guidelines and the
Application Form in full. Application packages must include:
- A
completed Application Form [Download Application Form] - A
completed budget prepared using the Budget Pro Forma provided [Download
Budget Pro Forma] - A
completed Milestone table prepared using the Milestone form provided
[Download Milestone Form] - A CV
for the applicant and one for each Mentor, each completed on the CV Template
provided [Download CV Template] - A
letter of support from the host Mentor, one from the CSIRO Mentor, and one
from any partner organizations/collaborators.
