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Director Quantum Technologies Future Science Platform
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CSIRO is Australia’s National Science Agency and is one of the world’s largest and most successful publicly funded research and development organisations. We deliver world-class science and outcome-focused research that generates economic, environmental, and social benefits for Australia in a global context. We have improved the lives of many around the world through our research and developments including WiFi, the Hendra virus vaccine, polymer banknotes, extended wear contact lenses, Aerogard and the Total Wellbeing Diet.
Australia is a vital player in the global quantum technology sector, with world-class expertise and research capabilities developed through over two decades of sustained investment in academic research. This foundational research is now enabling the growth of exciting new start-ups and ventures, that are developing and commercialising diverse offerings including quantum enhanced cybersecurity solutions, quantum computing technologies, precision timing solutions, enabling technologies that support quantum technology development and more.
CSIRO’s Manufacturing Business Unit seeks to appoint a Future Science Platform (FSP) Director in Quantum Technologies. CSIRO’s recently revised roadmap Growing Australia’s Quantum Technology Industry forecasts that $6b in revenue and 19,000 new jobs could be generated in Australia by 2045. Many sectors will benefit from quantum technologies including healthcare and medicine, natural resources, financial services and defence.
The Director of the Quantum Technologies FSP will set the vision, strategy and lead a program of research to develop future science capability aligned with the strategies of contributing CSIRO business units. They will be responsible for project portfolio in Quantum technology that includes projects in quantum computation, quantum sensing, quantum communication and quantum biotechnology. The role spans all of CSIRO and currently includes more than 30 researchers and growing. The role will generate impact through facilitating the strategic development of organisational capability in partnership with industry, government, and the Australian and international innovation system.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead and support cutting edge quantum technology development to achieve national and global impact.
Location: Clayton – Melbourne or Lindfield – Sydney
Salary: Attractive package offered including up to 15.4% super
Tenure: Indefinite appointment with an initial program of work having a 3 year allocation
Reference: 91691
For more information please view the Position Description
Applications for this position are open to Australian/New Zealand Citizens and Australian Permanent Residents. Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.
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At CSIRO Australia's national science agency, we solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. We put the safety and wellbeing of our people above all else and earn trust everywhere because we only deal in facts. We collaborate widely and generously and deliver solutions with real impact.
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Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.
16 April, 2023, 11:00pm AEST/AEDT.
We encourage early applications as we reserve the right to close the advertising early if we find our desired candidate.