Postdoctoral Research in School of Biomedical Sciences
University of Queensland
The University of Queensland School of Biomedical Sciences is a distinguished centre for teaching and research in the academic disciplines of Anatomy, Developmental Biology, Physiology, Pharmacology and Pathology. The School has more than 40 full-time research and teaching staff and is one of the largest Schools of its type in Australia. It has links to other prestigious research centres on the St Lucia campus including the Queensland Brain Institute (QBI), the Institute of Molecular Bioscience (IMB) and the Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN). Our diverse research provides an exciting environment for national and international research fellows and higher degree students. It is concerned with advancing the understanding of how cellular mechanisms contribute to the function of the human body in health and disease.
Details of the research interests of academic staff may be accessed on the school’s web site at https://biomedicalsciences.uq.edu.au/
About this opportunity
An opportunity exists for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join the team and perform biochemical analysis on the regulation of mitochondrial quality control, and to conduct research under the supervision of the ARC Future Fellow.
The project will investigate how ubiquitin ligases control cell processes like the cell cycle regulation, mitochondrial quality control, and DNA damage. Where directed, provision of routine laboratory tasks and related management tasks including supervision of more junior staff or students will also be expected.
This position is located at our picturesque St Lucia campus, renowned as one of Australia’s most attractive university campuses, and reports to to the ARC Future Fellow..
Our ideal candidate
Applicants should possess a PhD in a relevant field (molecular biology, cell biology, or biochemistry). Additionally, you will demonstrate:
- Broad scientific and technical knowledge, with areas of specialist knowledge in molecular biology or cell biology and cell signalling
- Experience with Tissue Culture, Western blotting, fluorescence microscopy, molecular biology techniques
- Ability to publish research
- Capacity to work effectively without direct supervision
- Capacity to liaise effectively and relate well to research staff and students
- Ability to maintain accurate, detailed records and experimental data and protocols. Provide progress reports in an organized, consistent manner.
- Ability to develop of risk assessments and standard operating procedures
You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
It is a condition of employment for this role that you will be required to provide evidence of immunisation against certain vaccine preventable diseases. This may include the COVID-19 vaccination.
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 for further information and points of contact if you require additional support.
Accessibility requirements and/or adjustments can be directed to recruitment@uq.edu.au.
What we can offer
This is a 12-month full-time fixed term position at Academic Level A.
The full-time base salary will be in the range $70,729 – $ $94,637 plus super of up to 17%. The total FTE package will be in the range $82,753 – $110,726.
You will be able to take advantage of UQ Sport Facilities, recreation leave loading, salary sacrificing options, discounted private health insurance, cheap parking, development programs and many other benefits.
For further information, please review The University of Queensland’s Enterprise Bargaining Agreement 2018-2021.
Position description
PD Postdoctoral Research Fellow.pdf
Questions?
To discuss this role please contact Dr Julia Pagan, ARC Future Fellow via j.pagan@uq.edu.au.
For application queries, please contact recruitment@uq.edu.au stating the job number in the subject line.
Want to apply?
To submit an application for this role, use the APPLY NOW button below. All applicants must supply the following documents:
- Cover letter addressing the Selection Criteria (in the attached PD)
- Resume
To satisfy pre-requisite questions and ensure your application can be considered in full, all candidates must apply via the UQ Careers portal by the job closing deadline. Applications received via other channels including direct email will not be accepted.
Advertised: 20 Sep 2021
Applications close: 18 Oct 2021 (11:00 PM) E. Australia Standard Time
