Postdoctoral Research Fellow & Research Fellow in Psychology
The University of Queensland St Lucia Campus
Dates
- Opening Date: 24-Sep-2024
- Closing Date: 07-Oct-2024
Location
- St Lucia Campus
Salary
- Base salary will range from $78,871 – $105,004 (Level A) or $110,365 - $130,765 (Level B) + 17% Superannuation
Responsibilities
- Conduct high quality research on the School’s GROWTH project.
- Engage in research to further expertise and growing research profile to achieve national recognition in the discipline.
- Contribute to various service and engagement roles and activities within the Centre.
- Manage service and engagement roles and activities and supervise Honour and Higher Degree by Research students.
Requirements
- Expertise in social, clinical and/or applied psychology is required.
- Must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of these appointments.
Benefits
- 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.
Notes
- These are full-time, fixed-term positions commencing 1 January 2025.
- The Postdoctoral Research Fellow position will be offered for 18 months at Academic Level A.
- The Research Fellow position will be offered for 3 years at Academic Level B.
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Macquarie University (Sydney, Australia) Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde
Dates
- Opening Date: Not Available
- Closing Date: 15-Sep-2024
Location
- Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde
Salary
- Salary Package: Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Level A), from $84,437 to $113,697 plus 17% employer's superannuation and leave loading
Responsibilities
- Developing novel biomarkers aimed at understanding the patho-physiology underlying disabling symptoms of Parkinson’s disease and Dementia with Lewy Bodies.
- Predicting the development of the disease from prodromal populations such as idiopathic REM sleep behaviour disorder.
- Tracking the progression of the disease and generating translational insights from the patho-physiology of these disorders to guide therapeutic targets.
- Working closely with the principal investigators of the program.
- Supervising junior researchers within the laboratory.
- Writing up findings and analyses for submission to high-impact peer-reviewed journals.
- Developing new research ideas with the team.
- Presenting findings at local, national, and international conferences.
- Building and maintaining a reputation for academic excellence.
Requirements
- PhD in neuroscience, neuro-imaging, physics, biomedical engineering, or related fields.
- Previous experience in neuro-imaging, with functional neuro-imaging being desirable.
- Experience or basic understanding of statistical or programming software/languages such as MATLAB, R, or Python.
- Ability to manage large and complex research projects.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Demonstrated experience in all aspects of the research process, including study design and implementation, analysis, reporting, and publication of study findings.
- Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise multiple competing deadlines.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills and experience in establishing and maintaining strong relationships internally and externally.
- Demonstrated ability to supervise junior researchers.
Benefits
- Access to existing datasets comprising clinical, neuro-imaging, neuro-psychological and physiological variables.
- Access to larger datasets derived from extensive international collaborative networks.
- Research and clinical mentorship from internationally recognized leaders in the field.
Notes
- Role Enquiries: Professor Simon Lewis, simon.lewis@mq.edu.au
- If you're already part of the Macquarie Group (MQ University, U@MQ, MQ Health, MGSM), you'll need to apply through your employee Workday account.
Dates
- Opening Date: Not Available
- Closing Date: 22-Sep-2023
Location
- Dutton Park
Salary
- Base salary will be in the range $78,871 - $105,004 + 17% Superannuation (Academic Level A)
Responsibilities
- 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.
Requirements
- 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.
Benefits
- 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.
Notes
- 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/Research Fellow (The Australian Ad Observatory)
The University of Queensland St Lucia Campus
Dates
- Opening Date: Not Available
- Closing Date: 20-Sep-2024
Location
- St Lucia Campus
Salary
- Base salary will be in the range $78,871 - $130,765 + 17% Superannuation (Academic Level A/B)
Responsibilities
- Independently lead research activities
- Contribute to collaborative work
- Improve the observability of digital advertising
- Support data donation research with Australian participants
- Develop data donation methods
- Manage recruitment and engagement with participants
- Organise and analyse donated data
Requirements
- Completion or near completion of a PhD in Media Studies, Cultural Studies, Science and Technology Studies, Sociology, Anthropology, Public Policy or another relevant discipline
- An emerging profile in research in automated-decision making, advertising and/or digital media platforms
- Demonstrated competence in cultural, social and/or digital research methods involving human participants
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team while maintaining an individual research profile
- Emerging research track record of high-quality publications and grant applications
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Benefits
- Access to world-class facilities and equipment
- Grant writing support
- 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
- Career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process
Notes
- The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks
- Visa sponsorship may be available
- Support with the visa sponsorship process and relocation support package available
Dates
- Opening Date: Not Available
- Closing Date: 28-Sep-2024
Location
- St Lucia Campus
Salary
- Base salary will be in the range $78,871.35 - $105,004.02 + 17% Superannuation (Academic Level A)
Responsibilities
- Establish a research program
- Collaborate on research projects
- Seek and manage research funding
- Publish in reputable journals
- Utilize best practice research methodologies
- Participate in project discussions
- Supervise students
- Recruit and manage employees
- Provide performance feedback and training
- Resolve conflicts
- 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
- Uphold university values
Requirements
- Completion or near completion of a PhD in Neuroscience or related area
- An emerging profile in research in Neurodevelopmental Neuroscience
- Experience with in vitro patch-clamp recordings in mice
- Embryonic brain dissection experience
- Strong knowledge of basal ganglia development
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Strong initiative in balancing workload
- Ability to analyze and solve problems
- Flexibility and adaptability in a changing environment
- General knowledge and understanding of equal opportunity principles
- Evidence of publications in reputed refereed journals
- Experience presenting at conferences
- Contributions towards obtaining external research funding
Benefits
- Access to world-class facilities and equipment
- Grant writing support
- Greater research funding opportunities
- 26 weeks of paid parental leave
- 17.5% annual leave loading
- Flexible working arrangements including hybrid options
- Flexible start/finish times
- Genuine career progression opportunities via academic promotions process
Notes
- Visa sponsorship may be available for this appointment
- Relocation support package available for those moving from interstate or overseas
- Interviews have been tentatively scheduled for Thursday 3 October
Dates
- Opening Date: 19-Sep-2024
- Closing Date: 25-Sep-2024
Location
- St Lucia Campus
Salary
- The full-time base salary will range from $78,871 – $105,004 + 17% Superannuation (Academic Level A)
Responsibilities
- Develop research programs
- Collaborate on research projects
- Seek and manage research funding
- Publish in reputable journals
- Utilize best practice research methodologies
- Supervise students
- Manage research support staff
- Provide performance feedback and training
- Resolve conflicts
- Develop partnerships
- Engage in internal service activities
- Perform administrative functions
- Provide support to colleagues
- Uphold university values
Requirements
- Completion or near completion of a PhD in social psychology
- An emerging profile in research in social psychology
- Expertise in R, large language models and longitudinal modelling
- Experience in online and in person study design and data collection
- Experience and knowledge of experience sampling methodology
- 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
- Applicants must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment
Benefits
- Part-time (80% FTE), fixed-term position for 12 months
- Being part of a Group of Eight university
- 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
- Flexible start/finish times
- Genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process
Notes
- For more information about this opportunity, please contact Professor Fiona Barlow at f.barlow@psy.uq.edu.au
- For application queries, please contact talent@uq.edu.au stating the job reference number (R-42286) in the subject line.
- UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process.
Research / Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Molecular Neuroimaging
Macquarie University (Sydney, Australia) Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde
Dates
- Opening Date: 16-Aug-2024
- Closing Date: 08-Sep-2024
Location
- Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde
Salary
- From $84,437 - $113,697 (Level A) p.a., plus 17% employer's superannuation and annual leave loading
Responsibilities
- Conduct research in molecular biology and neurodegenerative disease research.
- Work closely with the Neuroimaging team and the wider Motor Neuron Disease Research Teams.
- Contribute to research projects funded by FightMND and ARC.
- Assist in identifying new mechanisms of disease and development of new therapies for MND/dementia.
- Utilize zebrafish as a model system and advanced microscopy workflows to characterize disease processes.
Requirements
- A PhD in molecular biology, cell biology, molecular neuroscience or related disciplines.
- 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.
- Experience in cell biology or animal biology techniques such as 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.
- Ability to work effectively within a team.
Benefits
- Full-time, fixed term position for 1 year with the possibility of extension.
- Access to state-of-the-art research facilities.
- Outstanding development options including an active Early Career Researcher support network.
Notes
- Specific role requires qualification checks.
- Contact for specific role enquiries: A/Prof. Marco Morsch at marco.morsch@mq.edu.au.
- General enquiries: Jasmine Xia, HR Administrator at jasmine.xia@mq.edu.au.
Postdoctoral Research Fellow – Neurodesk Community Project
The University of Queensland St Lucia Campus
Dates
- Opening Date: Not Available
- Closing Date: 03-Oct-2024
Location
- St Lucia Campus
Salary
- Base salary will be in the range $78,871.35 - $105,004.02 + 17% Superannuation (Academic Level A)
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Work with colleagues in the development of 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.
- Present quantitative and qualitative data from and about the community in appropriate formats for various stakeholders, including funders, collaborators, senior management, community members, and the public.
- Develop neuroimaging pipelines and best practices for reproducible neuroimaging.
- Contribute to the effective supervision of Honours and Higher Degree by Research students (as appropriate).
- Demonstrates personal effectiveness in supervision and the management of researcher development.
- Effective lead and develop supervisee performance and conduct by providing feedback, coaching, and professional development.
- As appropriate, manage research support staff effectively throughout the employee lifecycle in accordance with University policy and procedures.
- Working to promptly resolve conflicts and grievances when they arise in accordance with University policy and procedures.
- Promote the goals, achievements, and value of the Neurodesk community to its participants and stakeholders and encourage buy-in and participation in programs and initiatives.
- Identify, seek out, cultivate and welcome new members and establish new partnerships and collaborations; encourage community formation and development of communities of interest.
Requirements
- Completion or near completion of a PhD in the discipline area.
- An emerging profile in research in the discipline area.
- 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.
- A strong desire to contribute to open-source projects and building communities.
- A solid background or strong interest in learning technical skills, such as Python programming, software container building, GitHub actions.
- Evidence of teaching experience and engagement with open-source communities.
- The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia and education checks.
Benefits
- 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.
Notes
- Visa sponsorship may be available for this appointment.
- Relocating from interstate or overseas? We may support you with the visa sponsorship process and a relocation support package.
Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Shock Tunnels
The University of Queensland St Lucia Campus and the Hypersonics Research Precinct at Eagle Farm, Brisbane
Dates
- Opening Date: Not Available
- Closing Date: 30-Sep-2024
Location
- St Lucia Campus and the Hypersonics Research Precinct at Eagle Farm, Brisbane
Salary
- Base salary will be in the range $78,871.35 - $105,004.02 + 17% Superannuation (Academic Level A)
Responsibilities
- Develop a deep understanding of the condition development process and design new test conditions for the X3/R test facility.
- Conduct computational simulations and analyses to improve the performance of the X3/R facility.
- Collaborate with Defence, academic, and industry partners to achieve program milestones and communicate research outcomes through various channels.
- Participate in securing competitive research funding and contribute to the development of joint research projects.
- Progress towards knowledge transfer, including commercialization, and develop a coherent research program with an emerging research profile.
- Contribute to the supervision and development of Honours and Higher Degree by Research students, providing feedback, coaching, and professional development.
- Effectively manage research support staff throughout their employment, ensuring adherence to University policies and procedures.
- Address and resolve conflicts and grievances promptly in line with University policies.
- Demonstrate citizenship behaviours and leadership through collaboration, active participation, and supporting team members during absences.
- Contribute to internal service roles, administrative processes, and decision-making, including service on committees.
- Begin developing external partnerships by building relationships with industry, government, professional bodies, and the wider community.
Requirements
- Completion or near completion of a PhD in the Engineering or Science areas (Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics) with a strong background in experimental hypersonics.
- Experience of working on pulsed facilities (such as shock and expansion tunnels) is essential.
- Eligible to apply for and receive an NV-1 security clearance.
- An emerging profile in research in the engineering area.
- 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.
- Australian Citizenship: It is a requirement of this position that the applicant is an Australian citizen.
- AGSVA Clearance: It is a requirement of this position that the applicant is eligible and willing to apply for security clearances as required by the project activities.
- Background Checks: All final applicants for this position may be asked to consent to an educational check.
Benefits
- 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.
Notes
- Australian citizenship is a requirement for this position.
- This is a research focused position.
Postdoctoral Research Fellow / Research Officer in Electrochemical Process Design and Technology Adoption
The University of Queensland St Lucia Campus
Dates
- Opening Date: 11-Sep-2024
- Closing Date: 10-Oct-2024
Location
- St Lucia Campus
Salary
- Base salary will be in the range $78,871.35 - $105,004.02 + 17% Superannuation (Academic Level A)
Responsibilities
- Develop a research program focused on exploring the environmental, social, and economic impacts of electrochemical CO2 conversion on process operation, facility integration, and net-zero emissions pathways.
- Produce quality research outputs by publishing or exhibiting in high-quality outlets, following discipline norms.
- Participate in applications for competitive research funding to support projects and activities.
- Collaborate with colleagues in developing joint research projects and funding applications.
- Contribute to knowledge transfer and commercialization of UQ intellectual property through translation to research end users.
- Contribute to the supervision of Honours and Higher Degree by Research students, ensuring personal effectiveness in supervision and researcher development.
- Manage research support staff effectively throughout the employee lifecycle, in accordance with University policy and procedures.
- Address conflicts and grievances promptly, following University policies and procedures.
- Demonstrate citizenship behaviours aligned with UQ values, showing leadership through collaboration and active participation in key activities for the Centre of Excellence and School of Chemical Engineering.
- Provide support to academic positions and unit operations during team members' absences and contribute to internal service roles, decision-making, and relevant committees.
- Collaborate in external service activities and begin developing partnerships with industry, government, professional bodies, and the wider community.
- Achieve teaching quality as indicated by approved surveys and outcomes for students and improve or innovate where appropriate in response to feedback.
Requirements
- Completion or near completion of a PhD in chemical engineering, electrochemistry, or industrial ecology.
- Some demonstrated experience of life-cycle analysis, technoeconomic analysis and/or systems dynamics strongly encouraged.
- Strong ability to conduct novel research with limited supervision.
- An emerging profile in research in electrochemistry, CO2 utilisation, or green energy-related discipline.
- Evidence of publications in Q1 refereed journals and presenting at conferences.
- Evidence of successful participation in collaborations, including international and/or industry collaborations.
- Some experience in meaningful internal service roles and contributions towards external activities.
Benefits
- 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.
Notes
- 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.
- Visa sponsorship may be available for this appointment.
- Relocation support package available for candidates moving from interstate or overseas.
Postdoctoral Research Fellow / Research Officer in Electrochemical Process Design and Technology Adoption
The University of Queensland St Lucia Campus
Dates
- Opening Date: 12-Sep-2024
- Closing Date: 10-Oct-2024
Location
- St Lucia Campus
Salary
- Base salary will be in the range $78,871.35 - $105,004.02 + 17% Superannuation (Academic Level A)
Responsibilities
- Develop a research program focused on exploring the environmental, social, and economic impacts of electrochemical CO2 conversion on process operation, facility integration, and net-zero emissions pathways.
- Produce quality research outputs by publishing or exhibiting in high-quality outlets, following discipline norms.
- Participate in applications for competitive research funding to support projects and activities.
- Collaborate with colleagues in developing joint research projects and funding applications.
- Contribute to knowledge transfer and commercialization of UQ intellectual property through translation to research end users.
- Contribute to the supervision of Honours and Higher Degree by Research students, ensuring personal effectiveness in supervision and researcher development.
- Manage research support staff effectively throughout the employee lifecycle, in accordance with University policy and procedures.
- Address conflicts and grievances promptly, following University policies and procedures.
- Demonstrate citizenship behaviours aligned with UQ values, showing leadership through collaboration and active participation in key activities for the Centre of Excellence and School of Chemical Engineering.
- Provide support to academic positions and unit operations during team members' absences and contribute to internal service roles, decision-making, and relevant committees.
- Collaborate in external service activities and begin developing partnerships with industry, government, professional bodies, and the wider community.
- Where undergraduate teaching is undertaken achieve teaching quality as indicated by approved surveys and outcomes for students and improve or innovate where appropriate in response to feedback.
Requirements
- Completion or near completion of a PhD in chemical engineering, electrochemistry, or industrial ecology.
- Some demonstrated experience of life-cycle analysis, technoeconomic analysis and/or systems dynamics strongly encouraged.
- Strong ability to conduct novel research with limited supervision.
- An emerging profile in research in electrochemistry, CO2 utilisation, or green energy-related discipline.
- Evidence of publications in Q1 refereed journals and presenting at conferences.
- Evidence of successful participation in collaborations, including international and/or industry collaborations.
- 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, criminal check, education check.
Benefits
- 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.
Notes
- Visa sponsorship may be available for this appointment.
- Relocation support package available for those relocating from interstate or overseas.
Dates
- Opening Date: Not Available
- Closing Date: 08-Sep-2024
Location
- St Lucia Campus
Salary
- Base salary will be in the range $78,871.35 - $105,004.02 + 17% Superannuation (Academic Level A)
Responsibilities
- 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.
- 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.
- Develop partnerships, demonstrate leadership through mentoring, engage in internal service roles and committees, perform administrative functions, provide support to colleagues, and uphold university values.
Requirements
- 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.
Benefits
- Access to world-class facilities and equipment.
- Grant writing support.
- 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.
Notes
- 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.
- Applications close 8 September 2024 at 11.00pm AEST (R-42269). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for September.
Dates
- Opening Date: 05-Sep-2024
- Closing Date: 27-Sep-2024
Location
- Footscray, Australia
Salary
- $105,662 to $125,473 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Responsibilities
- Undertake quality academic research, typically in collaboration with research students and/or research staff.
- Publish papers, articles and reports in high-impact academic journals, including journals, and conference proceedings.
- Assist with supervision of research undergraduate/interns, honours, Masters, and PhD students working on individual or group projects.
- Prepare and submit external grant applications, and develop external research collaborations and partnerships.
- Attend conferences, workshops and other professional development activities if deemed relevant by the supervisor.
Requirements
- Doctoral qualification in Biomechanics, Engineering, Health Sciences, or related discipline.
- Demonstrated record of research achievement and publication in top quartile journals of international standing.
- Demonstrated research skills and experience in the design and analysis of human movement experiments.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Capacity to work effectively in an interdisciplinary environment and contribute to the work of the research team, and external collaborators.
Benefits
- Flexible working arrangements
- Discounts in private health insurance
- Gym memberships
- Salary packaging
Notes
- For further information relating to the position please contact Professor Rezaul Begg at rezaul.begg@vu.edu.au.
Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Innate Variations of Sex Characteristics Psychosocial Models of Care)
University of Southern Queensland Ipswich campus
Dates
- Opening Date: Not Available
- Closing Date: 22-Sep-2024
Location
- Ipswich campus
Salary
- Total full-time remuneration $128,506 pa (pro-rated). Includes salary of $108,581 pa (pro-rated), employer super contributions of 17% and annual leave loading.
Responsibilities
- Produce focused, mixed methods research outputs that contribute to high quality fundamental or applied research to meet the requirements of Work Package 1.
- Oversee higher degree research supervision and completions.
- Engage in externally funded research projects and/or secure external research funding.
- Develop external relationships with academics from partnered institutions and research centres, in addition to community and industry representatives.
- Participate in impactful engagement and service activities linked to the Research Project.
Requirements
- Relevant qualifications in a related field.
- Knowledge of the provision and evaluation of psychosocial support services and associated health, social services, legislative and community sectors relevant to marginalised populations and/or project target population with IVSC.
- Professional experience and/or research expertise in a relevant discipline.
- Demonstrated experience in publishing impactful research that advances understanding of marginalised/vulnerable populations or delivery of targeted services or psychosocial interventions.
- High level oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, relating well to people at all levels using diplomacy, tact and sound judgement.
Benefits
- Employer super contributions of 17%.
- Annual leave loading.
Notes
- Part-time, fixed-term appointment until January 2029 (20.6 hours/week).
- Reference Number: 0176_08/24.
- To be considered for this position, you will need to have the right to work in Australia.
Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Virtual Health Services
La Trobe University Bundoora, Melbourne, Australia
Dates
- Opening Date: 29-Aug-2024
- Closing Date: 22-Sep-2024
Location
- Bundoora, Melbourne, Australia
Salary
- 17% employer contributed superannuation
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the research program aligned to the new Victorian Centre for Virtual Health Research (VVHR) at Northern Health.
- Collaborate on and contribute to existing research projects.
- Seek funding for new research projects.
Requirements
- Completion of a PhD or equivalent qualifications or research experience in a relevant field.
- A record of publications, conference papers and/or reports, or professional or technical contributions which provide evidence of strong research potential.
- Demonstrated ability to supervise, or co-supervise, Honours, Masters and/or PhD students.
- Ability to liaise effectively with a range of collaborators nationally and/or internationally and with industry partners.
- Experience in the preparation of research proposal submissions to external funding bodies.
- Demonstrated experience in managing clinical trials or complex projects involving human participants.
- Experience working in or with health services.
Benefits
- 17% employer contributed superannuation
- On site child care facilities
- Flexible work arrangements
- Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses
Notes
- Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.
- Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents: Cover letter, An up-to-date resume and; A separate document addressing each bullet point under the Essential Criteria ‘Skills and knowledge required for the position’, which is found in the position description.
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
- All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.
Dates
- Opening Date: Not Available
- Closing Date: 29-Sep-2024
Responsibilities
- Conduct research on gravitational wave sources and radio transients using radio interferometry.
- Schedule observations and contribute to data reduction and analysis of radio interferometry data.
- Focus on high angular resolution observations enabled by Very Long Baseline Interferometry facilities.
- Investigate radio pulsars and their use in detecting nanohertz gravitational waves.
- Explore electromagnetic counterparts to compact object mergers and study Fast Radio Bursts.
- Pursue independent research aligned with the astrophysics of compact objects.
Requirements
- Experience with radio interferometers and proficiency with radio astronomy data reduction software such as CASA, AIPS, difmap, or ParselTongue.
- Knowledge of statistical techniques and modern scientific computing.
- Ability to communicate scientific results effectively in both verbal and written forms.
- Experience with Very Long Baseline Interferometry is desirable.
- Research experience in fields related to compact object mergers, such as accretion, gravitational waves, and radio pulsars.
- A PhD or equivalent in astrophysics or a closely related field.
Benefits
- Flexible working options including hybrid working arrangements and part-time options.
- Generous travel funding and grants to support innovation and research translation.
- Ongoing Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion training.
- Dedicated Career Development, Outreach, and Research Translation programs.
- Carer Grant Scheme.
- Support for work-life balance through leave and carer policies.
Notes
- Appointment subject to passing a Working with Children Check.
- Applications close on Sunday, 29 September 2024 at 11:30pm.
Dates
- Opening Date: 20-Aug-2024
- Closing Date: 22-Sep-2024
Responsibilities
- Develop multiscale geomechanical tools and workflows for basin-scale screening for CCS locations.
- Enable prediction of pre-injection stress conditions and geomechanical properties of potential CO2 storage sites.
- Quantify the impacts of historical injection and extraction activities on poro-thermo-mechanical properties of CO2 reservoirs.
- Understand the impact of fault rock properties on the likelihood of fault reactivation during CO2 injection.
- Constrain the effects of CO2-water-rock interactions on the geomechanical integrity of reservoirs and seals.
Requirements
- A completed or nearly completed PhD in structural geology, geomechanics, tectonics or geophysics.
- An established record of scientific achievements in structural geology, geomechanics, tectonics or geophysics, including publications in international peer-reviewed journals.
- Demonstrated knowledge and outstanding interdisciplinary research skills related to shallow crustal deformation and geomechanics.
- Fluency in written and spoken English, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and as part of a diverse research team.
- Strong potential to secure nationally competitive grants for research initiatives.
Benefits
- Salary packaging options available.
- High-quality professional development programs and activities.
- Access to an on-campus health clinic, gym, and other fitness facilities.
Notes
- The University of Adelaide is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
- Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
Dates
- Opening Date: 25-Sep-2024
- Closing Date: 13-Oct-2024
Location
- Hobart, Tasmania
Salary
- Total remuneration package of up to $121,737 comprising base salary within the range of $80,462 to $104,049 plus 17% superannuation.
Responsibilities
- Make an effective and sustained contribution to the TCMHSI in achieving its strategic objectives and fulfilling its operational responsibilities.
- Undertake high-quality research of national and increasingly of international standing, help secure external competitive and other funding, publish research findings and contribute to the successful supervision of research higher degree students.
- Contribute with a series of projects that encompass leveraging existing data sources, analysing available databases to identify key factors that can contribute to establish effective strategies for youth mental health.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of productive and effective links inside the University and locally and nationally with the discipline, relevant interdisciplinary domains, profession, industry and/or wider community.
Requirements
- Completion of a doctoral qualification in a relevant research field with demonstrated academic merit appropriate to Level A.
- A good record of, and continuing commitment to, research that has achieved national recognition and made worthwhile contributions to a field of mental health research and/or youth mental health, demonstrated by a record of quality publications, presentations at conferences.
- A record of contributing to building and maintaining effective and productive links locally and nationally with the discipline, profession, industry (where relevant) and wider community.
- Demonstrated ability to provide input and assist with the preparation of ethics applications, grant reports.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to negotiate and communicate effectively with a range of people and organisations.
- Sound organisational skills with a demonstrated capacity to act with initiative, both independently and collaboratively as part of a team to achieve a common goal and display the ability to work in a manner that aligns with the University's values.
- Demonstrated mentoring and supervisory skills and the ability to contribute to the supervision of staff and students.
Benefits
- Part-time (0.7 FTE) 18 months Fixed-term role based in Hobart.
- Opportunity to work on innovative changes to the mental health system in collaboration with the Mental Health Council of Tasmania.
Notes
- To be eligible for this position, you are required to have Australian citizenship, permanent residence or a current valid visa that allows you to fulfil the requirements of this role.
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Macquarie University (Sydney, Australia) Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde
Dates
- Opening Date: 25-Sep-2024
- Closing Date: 23-Oct-2024
Location
- Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde
Salary
- Salary Package: From $109,897 (Level A) p.a., plus 17% employer's superannuation and annual leave loading
Responsibilities
- Design, execute and analyze studies investigating the mechanisms and potential treatment of motor neuron disease.
- Perform and oversee work relating to the development and use of transgenic zebrafish models of MND.
- Utilize a range of techniques including Western blotting, proteomic approaches, confocal microscopy, immunocytochemistry, flow cytometry and drug treatment studies.
- Conduct cell culture research studies as needed.
- Perform data analysis and contribute to the preparation of scholarly publications.
Requirements
- A PhD in medical science or related disciplines and experience conducting research.
- Strong background in neuroscience mechanisms such as mitochondrial function and metabolism, with a desire to solve problems relating to neurodegenerative diseases.
- Demonstrated expertise in molecular biology techniques including DNA cloning, DNA construct assembly, gene editing technology such as CRISPR/Cas9, PCR, gel electrophoresis, in vitro mRNA production and performing western blots.
- Experience in using zebrafish models, including embryo injection, protein lysate preparation, behavioural assessment and general fish husbandry.
- Experience in using cell culture models, microscopy (including confocal).
- Demonstrated record of contributions to research projects including planning and conducting experiments, preparation and analysis of research data, writing manuscripts and delivering presentations at conferences and meetings.
- Project management skills including the ability to prioritise different work demands.
- Ability to liaise effectively with different stakeholder groups (including Faculty Administrators, Faculty Laboratory operations team, Staff and students).
- Ability to apply theoretical and experimental knowledge to modify, adapt and implement changes to existing techniques.
Benefits
- Full-time, fixed term position for 6 months.
- Access to state-of-the-art research facilities.
- Outstanding development options including an active Early Career Researcher support network (‘EnCouRage’).
Notes
- Specific Role Enquiries: Senior Research Fellow, Dr Angela Laird at angela.laird@mq.edu.au
- General Enquiries: angela.laird@mq.edu.au
- If you're already part of the Macquarie Group (MQ University, U@MQ, MQ Health, MGSM), you'll need to apply through your employee Workday account.
Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Molecular Biologist, Drug Discovery)
The University of Queensland St Lucia Campus
Dates
- Opening Date: Not Available
- Closing Date: 30-Sep-2024
Location
- St Lucia Campus
Salary
- Base salary will be in the range $78,871.35 - $105,004.02 + 17% Superannuation (Academic Level A)
Responsibilities
- Establish a research program and collaborate on research projects.
- Seek and manage research funding.
- Publish in reputable journals.
- Utilise best practice research methodologies.
- Participate in project discussions.
- Supervise students and manage employees.
- Provide performance feedback and training.
- Resolve conflicts and ensure correct remuneration and benefits.
- Develop partnerships and demonstrate leadership through mentoring.
- Engage in internal service roles and committees, perform administrative functions, and provide support to colleagues.
Requirements
- Completion of a PhD in fields relating to molecular biology.
- Strong experience with molecular biology and biochemistry techniques, including PCR, cloning, and recombinant protein expression.
- Knowledge of and experience with recombinant display libraries (e.g., phage, yeast and/or mRNA display).
- Experience with cell biology techniques, including cell culturing and flow cytometry, is considered favourably.
- Experience with peptides is considered favourably.
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and independently on research projects.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including evidence of publications in reputed refereed journals and presenting at conferences.
- Successful candidates may be required to complete pre-employment checks, including right to work in Australia.
Benefits
- Up to 12 months fixed-term position.
- 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.
Notes
- Visa sponsorship may be available for this appointment.
- Relocation support package is available for those relocating from interstate or overseas.
- Applications will be reviewed as received and candidates may be interviewed prior to the job closing date.