Research Officer - Peptide Chemist / Breast Cancer

The University of Queensland's Institute for Molecular Bioscience (IMB) is a leading global life sciences research institute committed to improving quality of life through research. IMB was established in 2000 as UQ's first research institute and is the cornerstone of one of the largest bioscience research precincts in Australia.

The Institute is home to more than 450 researchers, postgraduate students and support staff from more than 40 countries who work in partnership with their academic, industry and clinical colleagues around the world to advance knowledge in areas including pain, rare diseases, inflammation, superbug infection, cardiovascular disease, environmental research, drug discovery and development, cancer, diabetes and obesity, and reproductive health. Our mission is to drive the bioeconomy and create better health; our vision is to be a life sciences institute with global impact.

Details of the research interests of the Institute may be accessed on the Institute's website at: https://imb.uq.edu.au/

The Institute recognises and values equity and diversity, and encourages applications from any individual who meets the requirements of this position irrespective of gender, sexuality, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, age or other protected attributes.

IMB strives to provide an inclusive working environment, and along with the University is committed to supporting staff with family and caring responsibilities by providing policies, programs and initiatives to help balance work and family responsibilities.

Specific initiatives at IMB can be found at (https://imb.uq.edu.au/about/equity-and-diversity-imb)

The role

The successful appointee will join the team of A/Prof. Markus Muttenthaler that focuses on developing molecular probes and therapeutic leads targeting the oxytocin receptor in breast cancer. Specifically, the appointee will be responsible for the development of oxytocin receptor targeting tracers to visualise tumours, development of tumour growth inhibitors and in vitro and in vivo target validation. The appointee will have access to state-of-the-art facilities and collaborative support, will be encouraged to apply for additional research funding, and will be involved in supervision of honours, masters and doctoral students.

The person

Applicants should have a strong desire to develop a successful and highly-productive research career in chemical biology. They should possess good research skills, a strong methodological background, excellent statistical and analytic skills. Additionally, they must be able to demonstrate excellent good writing abilities and the capacity to work with multi- and interdisciplinary research teams.

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.  

Remuneration

This is a full-time, fixed term appointment for 1 years at Academic level A or B.

The remuneration package for Academic level A will be in the range $75,557.10- $87,535.13 p.a., plus employer superannuation contributions of up to 17% (total package will be in the range $88,401.81- $102,416.10 p.a.).

The remuneration package for Academic level B will be in the range $92.142.74- $109,419.20 p.a., plus employer superannuation contributions of up to 17% (total package will be in the range $107,807.01- $128,020.47 p.a.).

Enquiries

To discuss this role please contact A/Prof Markus Muttenthaler on m.muttenthaler@uq.edu.au