Postdoctoral Research Fellow
- Employer
- Global Academy Jobs
- Location
- Australia
- Closing date
- Apr 2, 2018
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- Sector
- Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry
- Hours
- Full Time
- Organization Type
- University and College
- Jobseeker Type
- Academic (e.g. 'Lecturer')
Job Details
The School of Pharmacy is one of the largest Schools of this type in Australia with over 50 academic staff (including joint appointments with the community, hospital and government pharmacies) who are widely published internationally and have extensive research backgrounds. A team of 25 administrative, scientific and IT staff provide operational support and, over 50 people are employed through the School on research grants and other contracts. The School is located in new, purpose built facilities in Brisbane PACE (Pharmacy Australia Centre of Excellence) precinct adjacent to hospital, research and industry partners.
The role
We are seeking a talented, highly self-motivated Postdoctoral Research Officer or Postdoctoral Senior Research Officer to undertake R&D into the analytical and pharmacological evaluation of novel opioid peptides developed at PACE.
The individual will be working closely with the staff involved in the design of the peptides assessing the biological fate of the peptides in rodent models as well as their pharmacological activity in models of nociception.
The successful candidate will also be responsible for developing HPLC-MS methodologies.
The person
The candidate will hold A PhD in Pharmacy, Pharmacology or Pharmaceutical Chemistry or related field, with demonstrated experience in (HPLC) quantitative chromatographic analysis including mass spectrometry, and in rodent surgery and models of nociception and pharmacokinetic studies in rodents.
Also, demonstrated experience in the application of cellular and whole animal pharmacological techniques including ELISA, fluorescence microscopy and immuno-labelling.
Remuneration
This is a full-time, fixed term appointment for two years, at Research Academic level A or B, depending upon qualifications and experience. The remuneration package will be in the range $64,533 - $87,535 p.a.,(at Level A) plus employer superannuation contributions of up to 17% (total package will be in the range $75,504 - $102,415 p.a.), or in the range $92,142 - $109,419 p.a., (at Level B) plus employer superannuation contributions of up to 17% (total package will be in the range $107,807 - $128,020 p.a.).
Enquiries
To discuss this role please contact Associate Professor Peter Cabot on +61 7 3346 1854 or pcabot@pharmacy.uq.edu.au.
To submit an application for this role, use the Apply button below.
Reference: 503016
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