Postdoctoral Research Fellow
The University of Queensland Dutton Park- Opening Date: Not Available
- Closing Date: 22-Sep-2023
- Dutton Park
- Base salary will be in the range $78,871 - $105,004 + 17% Superannuation (Academic Level A)
- Produces quality research outputs consistent with discipline norms by publishing or exhibiting in high quality outlets.
- Participate in applications for competitive research funding to support projects and activities.
- Supervise students, recruit and manage employees, provide performance feedback and training, resolve conflicts, and ensure correct remuneration and benefits.
- Develop partnerships, demonstrate leadership through mentoring, engage in internal service roles and committees, perform administrative functions, provide support to colleagues, and uphold university values.
- Completion or near completion of a PhD in neuroscience, immunology or cancer biology.
- An emerging profile in research in biomedical research.
- Evidence of publications in reputed refereed journals and presenting at conferences.
- Evidence of contributions towards successfully obtaining external research funding.
- Some experience in meaningful internal service roles and contributions towards external activities.
- The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including right to work in Australia, mandatory immunisations.
- You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply.
- Access to world-class facilities and equipment.
- Grant writing support and greater research funding opportunities.
- 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.
- Genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process.
- Interviews have been tentatively scheduled for 1st October.
- Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential.
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Location: Dutton Park
Time Type: Full time
Posted On: Posted 3 Days Ago
Job Requisition ID: R-42124
Company: Frazer Institute
Position Type: Full-time, fixed-term position through to December 2025
Salary: Base salary will be in the range $78,871 - $105,004 + 17% Superannuation (Academic Level A)
About This Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow within the field of paediatric brain cancer immunotherapy with an emphasis on vaccines, to focus their efforts on developing their expertise and emerging research profile in their discipline. At this level it is expected that the incumbent will contribute to service and engagement roles and activities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Research: Produces quality research outputs consistent with discipline norms by publishing or exhibiting in high quality outlets.
- Participate in applications for competitive research funding to support projects and activities.
- Supervision and Researcher Development: Supervise students, recruit and manage employees, provide performance feedback and training, resolve conflicts, and ensure correct remuneration and benefits.
- Citizenship and Service: Develop partnerships, demonstrate leadership through mentoring, engage in internal service roles and committees, perform administrative functions, provide support to colleagues, and uphold university values.
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 neuroscience, immunology or cancer biology.
- An emerging profile in research in biomedical research.
- Evidence of publications in reputed refereed journals and presenting at conferences.
- Evidence of contributions towards successfully obtaining external research funding.
- Some experience in meaningful internal service roles and contributions towards external activities.
The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including right to work in Australia, 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 Director, Children’s Brain Cancer Centre, Professor Brandon Wainwright at b.wainwright@uq.edu.au. 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
- 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: 22nd September at 11.00pm AEST (R-42124). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for 1st October.
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