Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Organoid Biology

The University of Queensland's Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN) is a dynamic multi-disciplinary research institute dedicated to developing technology to alleviate societal problems in the areas of health, energy, manufacturing and environmental sustainability. AIBN brings together the skills of more than 450 world-class researchers complimented by an extensive suite of integrated facilities, working at the intersection of biology, chemistry, engineering and computer modelling. With a reputation for delivering translational science, AIBN conducts research at the forefront of emerging technologies, and has developed strong collaborations with leading members of industry, academia and government. AIBN goes beyond basic research to develop the growth of innovative industries for the benefit of the Queensland and Australian economies. Information about the Institute can be accessed on the Institute’s web site at http://www.aibn.uq.edu.au/.

AIBN is committed to supporting the career growth of female researchers and have a number of initiatives to support females in developing and achieving a fulfilling research career at the institute. For more information, please visit our AIBN Women in Science web site at http://www.aibn.uq.edu.au/women.

The UQ Centre in Stem Cell Ageing and Regenerative Engineering (UQ-StemCARE), located within the AIBN brings together UQ’s leading researchers in stem cell biology, bioengineering, neural, vascular, and musculo-skeletal biology, genome biology, proteomics, bioinformatics, and clinical ageing-related research, to address the following challenges:

1. Discover the intrinsic and extrinsic regulators of stem cell ageing within in vivo perivascular, muscle, skeletal and neural stem cell niches;
2. Develop novel in vitro and in vivo models to interrogate the functional interactions between the intrinsic and extrinsic processes that result in ageing of stem cells and their niches in these tissues;
3. Demonstrate that manipulating novel key regulators can maintain stem cell and tissue function with age; and
4. Translate the scientific results into clinical solutions with medical and commercial potential.

The role

The successful appointee will perform top quality high impact research in neural stem cell and niche ageing; 3D organoid cultures of brain structures from age-related neurodegenerative diseases; engineer novel in vitro and in vivo ageing models; and design novel regenerative medicine solutions to combat ageing-related decline in function and productivity and increase health span.

The person

Applicants should possess a PhD in a relevant field and expertise in one or more of the following areas: Neurobiology; Stem cell biology (pluripotent, iPSC, tissue resident); Cutting-edge molecular biology techniques; CRISPR genome engineering; In vitro organoid generation and interrogation. Essential to this role is evidence of a contribution to research, including successful external grant/fellowship applications and a publications record. Demonstrated experience with high-end microscopy and imaging tools and associated analysis; single cell sequencing and acquisition and integration of multi-omics data sets; or high throughput screening and molecular profiling is highly desirable.

The University of Queensland values diversity and inclusion and actively encourages applications from those who bring diversity to the University. Please refer to the University’s Diversity and Inclusion webpage (http://www.uq.edu.au/equity) for further information and points of contact if you require additional support.  

Remuneration

This is a full-time, fixed-term appointment for 12 months at Research Academic Level A. The remuneration package will be in the range $81,545.81 - $87,535.13 p.a., plus employer superannuation contributions of up to 17% (total package will be in the range $95,408.59 - $102,416.10 p.a.).

Position Description

 504241_3036134_Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Organoid Biology.pdf

Enquiries

To discuss this role please contact Centre Directors Professors Ernst Wolvetang and Justin Cooper-White via email e.wolvetang@uq.edu.au and j.cooperwhite@uq.edu.au.

To submit an application for this role, use the Apply button below. All applicants must supply the following documents: Cover letter, Resume and Selection Criteria responses.

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Application closing date

Tuesday, 22 May 2018 at 11:55pm E. Australia Standard Time