Research Officer

The University of Queensland Diamantina Institute (UQDI) was established in 2007 and forms a major research centre within the Faculty of Medicine. The aim of the Institute is to develop a better understanding of the molecular and cellular basis of disease, and to translate that understanding into practical outcomes for patients. Based at the Translational Research Institute (TRI) at the Princess Alexandra Hospital teaching campus in Brisbane, UQDI has more than 300 researchers, clinical academics and students who work closely with hospital clinicians in the areas of cancer, immunology, genomics and other areas of translational medicine.  UQDI has particular research strengths in skin cancers, blood cancers and autoimmunity.

The role

The successful applicant will conduct experiments to analyse antigen presentation in skin and modulation of skin specific antigen responses by the skin microbiome, contribute to the quality assurance and monitoring of the data and documentation of all procedures, assist with the supervision of Honours and Research Higher Degree students, publish in high quality outlest and particupate in applications for external funding.  As part of a team, the appointee will also collaborate and interact with immunologists, clinicians and statisticians/bioinformaticians.

The person

Applicants should possess qualifications in biological science. You should also have a strong desire to develop a successful and highly-productive research career in health behaviour, good general research skills, a strong methodological background, excellent statistical and analytic skills, very good writing abilities, and the capacity to work with multidisciplinary research teams. You should have experience utilising a number of core technologies including single cell sequencing and transcriptomics, flow cytometry and mass spectrometry, analysis of antigen responses in vitro and in humanised mice, proteomic analysis and structural immunology. Experience in proteomics and bioinformatics 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 (https://staff.uq.edu.au/information-and-services/human-resources/diversity) for further information and points of contact if you require additional support.  

Accessibility requirements and/or adjustments can be directed to (Natasha Crocker n.crocker@uq.edu.au)

Remuneration

This is a full-time, fixed term appointment for 12 months at Academic level A. The remuneration package will be in the range $81, 545.80 $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.).

Enquiries

To discuss this role please contact Prof Ian Frazer on +61 7 34436962 or i.frazer@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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You must have valid Australian work rights to apply for this role.  Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.