Job no: 526987
Work type: full time
Location: Sydney, NSW
Categories: Post Doctoral Research Associate
Employment Type: Part Time, 17.5 hours per week
Duration: Fixed Term; 1 year
Remuneration: $85K-$113 K (based on experience) + 17% Super + Annual Leave Loading
Location: Prince of Wales Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales
The Kirby Institute is a world-leading health research institute at UNSW Sydney. We work to eliminate infectious diseases, globally. Our specialisation is in developing health solutions for the most at-risk communities. Putting communities at the heart of our research, we develop tests, treatments, cures and prevention strategies that have the greatest chance of success.
The Post-doctoral Fellow will play a crucial role in advancing the integration of HIV and Hepatitis C (HCV) data into public health and clinical applications. This position involves close collaboration with researchers, UNSW, and pathology services to enhance genomic surveillance under the H2Seq program. The Fellow will contribute to the development and instruction of innovative laboratory diagnostic techniques, focusing on the amplification, sequencing, and analysis of HIV and HCV genomes.
Responsibilities include creating training materials for diagnostic laboratories and ensuring effective knowledge transfer. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in molecular virology research, experience in PC2 containment facilities, and excellent communication skills.
This position is within the Immunovirology and Pathogenesis Program and reports to Scientia Professor Anthony Kelleher.
UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to a plethora of UNSW-perks including:
More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here.
To be successful you will hold Australian Working Rights or Australian Citizenship. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Please click Apply now to submit your application online. Applications submitted via email will not be accepted.
Submit your application online before Sunday, 29th September at 11:55pm.
To be considered for this role, your application should include a document addressing the Selection Criteria (skills and experience on the position description). A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.
Aarti: Talent Acquisition Coordinator
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UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.
The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
Advertised: 13 Sep 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 29 Sep 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time