澳大利亚昆士兰大学博士后职位招聘–分子和细胞生物学学科领域

Postdoctoral Research Fellow – Neurodegenerative Diseases

• School of Biomedical Sciences
• Full-time (100%), fixed-term position for up to 12 months, with the possibility of extension
• Base salary will be in the range $78,871 – $105,004 + 17% Superannuation (Academic level A)
• Based at our St Lucia Campus

About This Opportunity

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to work with Dr Pranesh Padmanabhan at the School of Biomedical Sciences (SBMS) and the Clem Jones Centre for Ageing Dementia Centre (CJCDAR) at the Queensland Brain Institute (QBI). This position is supported by an NHMRC EL2 Investigator grant (2024 to 2029).

This Postdoctoral Research Fellow will use neuronal cultures, animal and human tissues, advanced imaging, biochemical techniques and omics approaches to study the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying Alzheimer’s disease. There will be plenty of opportunities to develop interdisciplinary skills, co-supervise students, and apply for external grants and fellowships.

The team has access to SBMS and QBI’s state-of-the-art super-resolution microscopy, animal experimentation, and computing facilities. The team is well-funded by NHMRC and ARC grants and benefits from an extensive network of collaborators, including Prof Jürgen Götz (CJCDAR director), A/Prof Victor Anggono (CJCDAR), Prof Trent Woodruff (SBMS), Prof Narendra Dixit (IISc, India) and Dr Rajat Desikan (GSK, UK).

Key responsibilities will include:

• Conduct and analyse research on Alzheimer’s disease, contribute to quality research outputs, and seek competitive funding.
• Co-supervise and support research students, develop research group skills, and manage research staff effectively.
• Demonstrate citizenship aligned with UQ values, collaborate on group activities, and support academic and administrative tasks as needed.

This is a research focused position. Further information can be found by viewing UQ’s Criteria for Academic Performance.

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, and within an environment where interdisciplinary collaborations are encouraged.

At the core of our teaching remains our students, and their experience with us sets a foundation for success far beyond graduation. UQ has made a commitment to making education opportunities available for all Queenslanders, regardless of personal, financial, or geographical barriers.

As part of our commitment to excellence in research and professional practice in academic contexts, we are proud to provide our staff with access to world-class facilities and equipment, grant writing support, greater research funding opportunities, and other forms of staff support and development.

The greater benefits of joining the UQ community are broad: from being part of a Group of Eight university, to recognition of prior service with other Australian universities, up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave, 17.5% annual leave loading, flexible working arrangements including hybrid on site/WFH options and flexible start/finish times, and genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process.

About You

• Completion or near completion of a PhD in the discipline area of molecular and cellular biology or a related biological discipline.
• Evidence of publications in reputed refereed journals.
• Experience with cell lines, primary neuronal cultures, and animal experimentation is necessary.
• Experience with human-derived cells is desirable.
• Experience in molecular biology and biochemical techniques including cloning, mutagenesis, lentiviral vector preparation and transduction, PCR, and CRISPR genome editing, is necessary.
• Experience in advanced imaging techniques, such as super-resolution microscopy, is desirable.
• Experience with imaging-based spatial proteomics is highly desirable.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently in a multidisciplinary team, with strong problem-solving and organisational skills.
• Experience or familiarity with omics approaches

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, education check, mandatory immunisations.

Work Rights: You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply.

Questions?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Dr Pranesh Padmanabhan. For application queries, please contact talent@uq.edu.au stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.

Want to Apply?

All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

• Resume
• Cover letter outlining your short and mid-term goals.
• Responses to the ‘About You’ section

Other Information

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.

We know one of our strengths as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We’re dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We’re committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to talent@uq.edu.au for accessibility support or adjustments.

Applications close Sunday 1st September 2024 at 11.00pm AEST (R-39767). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for Thursday 5th September 2024

Application Link: https://www.seek.com.au/job/77802009