Principal Research Scientist: Environmental Remediation

• Strategic Principal Scientist role within the Industry Environments Program
• Contribute to the continued success of CSIRO’s Contaminants and Mitigation Group
• Ensure the sustainability of Australia’s industries and protection of environmental health

The role of Research Scientist Staff in CSIRO is to conduct innovative research leading to scientific achievements that are aligned with CSIRO’s strategies. You may be engaged in scientific activity ranging from fundamental research to the investigation of specific industry or community problems. You will have the opportunity to build and maintain networks, play a lead role in securing project funds, provide scientific leadership, and pursue new ideas and approaches that create new concepts. 

The Industry Environments Program in CSIRO’s Environments Business Unit delivers environmental management and biotechnology solutions to ensure industry sustainability, clean productive futures, reduced environmental legacy, effective mitigation strategies and protection of human heath, and the environment.

A Principal Research Scientist is required to ensure the continued success of the Contaminants and Mitigation Group in the Industry Environments Program. 

This role will deliver integrated science and technologies for the management of contaminants of concern in Australian environments to enable sustainable developments and stewardship of land, water, ecosystems, and communities. 

The position will deliver critical science and trusted advice to government agencies, industries, and community on novel technologies in remediation of organic contaminants of concerns in the Australian environment. The position will be based at the Waite Campus, Adelaide, Australia.