Research / Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Molecular Neuroimaging

Research / Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Molecular Neuroimaging

Location: Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde

Time Type: Full time

Posted On: Posted 23 Days Ago

Job Requisition ID: R000016471

PRIMARY DETAIL

The Macquarie Medical School and Motor Neuron Disease Research Centre is seeking an experienced Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the field of molecular biology and neurodegenerative disease research.

Salary Package: From $84,437 - $113,697 (Level A) p.a., plus 17% employer's superannuation and annual leave loading

Appointment Type: Full-time, fixed term position for 1 year (with the possibility of extension).

Macquarie University (North Ryde) location (Motor Neuron Disease Research Centre)

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Postdoctoral Research Fellow with a background in cell biology and imaging technologies (such as western blots, immunoprecipitations, immunofluorescence microscopy and proteomics) and/or molecular neurosciences. Our research group is focussed on determining molecular mechanisms of disease pathways in neurodegenerative diseases including motor neuron disease (also known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) and dementias. Therefore, a desirable requirement is experience (or personal interest) in research in these diseases. This position offers excellent research opportunities in an experienced research group based within the Motor Neuron Disease Research Centre at Macquarie University, which is one of the ten University-level Research Centres.

We are looking for highly motivated candidates with a background in cell biology and imaging, particularly with experience in confocal microscopy. We are seeking an organized individual who is able to work independently, but within a strong team setting. The successful candidate will work closely with the Neuroimaging team and the wider Motor Neuron Disease Research Teams to contribute and assist in research work relating to identifying new mechanisms of disease and development of new therapies for MND/dementia. This includes contribution to research projects funded by FightMND and ARC, and also an opportunity to contribute to research that is being commercialised through a university spin-out company. This project is particularly focussed on understanding how microglia contribute to disease, and how peripheral nerve injury can trigger previously unexplored microglia responses. The work uses zebrafish as a model system and advanced microscopy workflows to characterise these processes.

About You

You will be an enthusiastic and organised researcher who takes initiative when completing research project tasks. You will enjoy working both independently and as part of a team and will be able and actively participate in group analysis work and hold oversight of laboratory activities. You will have excellent accuracy and quality when completing tasks. You will also have knowledge of and be competent in the MS Office Suite, data management and statistical analysis packages.

About Us

The Motor Neuron Disease Research Centre (>70 staff working on MND) is well integrated into the Faculty of Medicine, Health & Human Sciences and the Macquarie Medical School, has established state-of-the-art research facilities and offers outstanding development options including an active Early Career Researcher support network (‘EnCouRage’).

The Faculty of Medicine, Health & Human Sciences has active research programs in biomedical, translational and health services domains, with current areas of strength including neurosciences (especially motor neuron disease, neurological rehabilitation, and the clinical neuroscience of pain), cancer medicine, and vascular science, amongst others. The Faculty hosts the Australian Institute of Health Innovation, an internationally acclaimed powerhouse researching health systems, e-health, and patient safety. In learning and teaching, the Faculty offers a unique suite of capability-based medical educational programs aimed at post-graduation subspecialty medical education and training, and a unique three-year extended masters-level, professional-entry Doctor of Physiotherapy degree.

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To Apply

To be considered for this position applicants are asked to provide a cover letter addressing the selection criteria and attach their curriculum vitae (including contact information for 2-3 references) as part of the application process.

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Essential criteria:

• A PhD in molecular biology, cell biology, molecular neuroscience or related disciplines, and experience conducting research.
• Demonstrated record in contributing to research projects including planning and conducting experiments, analysis of data, and problem-solving.
• Strong background in cell biology, microscopy, and/or molecular neuroscience, with demonstrated understanding/application of zebrafish biology (desirable).
• Demonstrated experience in cell biology or animal biology techniques such cell culture maintenance, animal handling, confocal microscopy, cloning, transfections and transductions, western blotting, immunofluorescence microscopy, flow cytometry and/or immunoprecipitations.
• Experience with zebrafish or other live-imaging approaches (desired).
• Experience with in-vivo experimental models, proteomics, mass spectrometry (desired).
• Recognised contributions to the preparation and analysis of research data, drafting reports and manuscripts for presentation and publication and deliver presentations at conferences and meetings, relative to experience.
• Ability to work effectively within a team (including Faculty Administrators, Faculty Laboratory operations team, Staff and students).

Specific role requirements

This position requires qualification checks.

Specific Role Enquiries:

Group Leader & Co-Director of Research, A/Prof. Marco Morsch: marco.morsch@mq.edu.au

General Enquiries:

Jasmine Xia, HR Administrator at jasmine.xia@mq.edu.au

Applications Close: Sunday, 8 September 2024 at 11:55pm AEST

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Applications Close:

08/09/2024 11:59 PM

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About Us

Macquarie is a university engaged with the real and often complex problems and opportunities that define our lives. Since our foundation 54 years ago, we have aspired to be a different type of university. Over the years, we have grown to become the centre of a vibrant local and global community.