Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Molecular Biosciences

School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences

The School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences (SCMB) combines the disciplines of Chemistry, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Microbiology and Parasitology into a single academic unit. The School has modern research laboratories with state-of-the-art equipment and research infrastructure. The School includes over 50 academic staff, who are widely published internationally and have extensive research backgrounds.

The role

The successful appointee will work within an established research group investigating novel clamp technology to produce subunit vaccines based on viral fusion proteins. The research to be carried out involves rational design and molecular cloning of subunit vaccines based on the influenza hemagglutinin protein, protein expression and purification using a eukaryotic CHO cell line, in vitro protein characterisation, animal immunizations and analysis of immune responses. The candidate will be required to publish scholarship papers, have some involvement in Honours or Higher Degree by Research Supervision within the group, as well as take on service roles where required.

The person

Applicants must hold a PhD in the area of Molecular Biology, Immunology or Virology, as well as demonstrated expert knowledge in these areas. Applicants must have demonstrated experience in animal handling and research involving animals. You should also have a strong desire to develop a successful and highly-productive research career, good general research skills, very good writing abilities, and the capacity to work with multidisciplinary 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.  

Accessibility requirements and/or adjustments can be directed to science.recruitment@uq.edu.au.

Remuneration

This is a full-time, fixed term appointment for 3 years at Academic level A. The remuneration package will be in the range $83,295 - $89,285 p.a., plus employer superannuation contributions of up to 17% (total package will be in the range $97,456 - $104,464 p.a.).

The University of Queensland also offers other competitive options including salary sacrificing, on campus childcare, leave packaging and discounted private health insurance as well as many other benefits.

Enquiries

To discuss this role please contact Keith Chappell on k.chappell@uq.edu.au.

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

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You must have valid Australian work rights to apply for this role.  Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.