Postdoctoral Research Fellow - mRNA Cancer Vaccines

Postdoctoral Research Fellow - mRNA Cancer Vaccines

Location: St Lucia Campus

Time Type: Full time

Posted On: Posted 14 Days Ago

Job Requisition ID: R-42269

Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN)

Full-time (100%), fixed-term position through to October 2027

Base salary will be in the range $78,871.35 - $105,004.02 + 17% Superannuation (Academic Level A)

Based at our St Lucia Campus

About This Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional Postdoctoral Research Fellow to lead research at the new MRFF-Funded Australian mRNA Cancer Vaccine Centre. You will join a passionate team of scientists at one of Australia's leading mRNA hubs and work closely with the adjacent BASE facility. You will lead original research in the field of cancer vaccines, coordinate collaborative projects and manage development of the infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities will include:

Research:

• Develop an ambitious mRNA research program to develop new mRNA cancer therapies.
• Lead development of the Australian Cancer Vaccine Centre.
• Produce quality research outputs consistent with discipline norms by publishing or exhibiting in high quality outlets.
• Lead applications for competitive research funding to support projects and activities.
• Work with a passionate team of mRNA scientists on joint research projects and applications for competitive research funding support.
• Contribute to progressing towards transfer of knowledge, technology and practices to research end users through translation, including commercialisation of UQ intellectual property.
• Develop a coherent research program and an emerging research profile.
• Review and draw upon best practice research methodologies.
• Partner with industry leaders on novel technology development.

Supervision and Researcher Development:

• Contribute to the supervision of Honours and Higher Degree by Research students, supervise and manage researcher development, 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 mRNA sciences, molecular biology, immunology or related discipline.
• An emerging profile in research in molecular biology/cancer research/immunology.
• 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.
• Competitive for national fellowship schemes (e.g NHMRC and ARC) by the end of three year period.

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

Work Rights: You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Questions?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Dr Seth Cheetham – s.cheetham@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 8 September 2024 at 11.00pm AEST (R-42269). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for September.