Postdoctoral Research Fellow/research Fellow (molecular Biologist, Drug Discovery)

University of Queensland

St Lucia, Queensland, Australia
Base: $83,698.91 – $138,769.70; super: 17%; benefi...
Phd in molecular biology
Pcr and cloning techniques
Recombinant protein expression
This role offers an exceptional opportunity to contribute to developing next-generation peptide and protein therapeutics for drug-resistant cancers

Job Summary

  • This role offers an exceptional opportunity to contribute to developing next-generation peptide and protein therapeutics for drug-resistant cancers.
  • Candidates will lead innovative research from early-stage discovery through to translation and commercialisation within a world-class infrastructure.
  • The position includes responsibilities for supervising Honours and Higher Degree by Research students while participating in institute service and external partnerships.

Matching Summary

This role offers an exceptional opportunity to contribute to developing next-generation peptide and protein therapeutics for drug-resistant cancers.

Salary

Base: $83,698.91 – $138,769.70; Superannuation: 17%; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • PhD in molecular biology
  • PCR and cloning techniques
  • Recombinant protein expression
  • Recombinant display libraries experience
  • Publication in refereed journals

Nice-to-have

  • Cell culturing and flow cytometry
  • Structural biology knowledge
  • Independent project leadership
  • External funding application success
  • Collaborative research culture

Key Requirements

  • Completion of PhD in molecular biology
  • 3+ years post-PhD experience for Level B
  • Evidence of publications in reputed journals
  • Experience with recombinant display libraries

Work Rights

Right to work in Australia required

Sponsorship: available

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