Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Protein Engineering For Biocatalysis

University of Queensland

St Lucia, Queensland, Australia
Base: $83,698 - $111,431 aud; super: 17%; benefits...
Phd in protein engineering or related field
Experience supervising junior research students
Track record of publications in refereed journals
This role focuses on advancing synthetic biology by developing biological catalysts for fluorination chemistry to make drug development cleaner and more sustainable

Job Summary

  • This role focuses on advancing synthetic biology by developing biological catalysts for fluorination chemistry to make drug development cleaner and more sustainable.
  • The successful candidate will collaborate with leading researchers, publish in top outlets, and contribute to the supervision of undergraduate and HDR students.
  • The position offers access to world-class facilities, grant writing support, and a supportive environment within a Group of Eight university.

Matching Summary

This role focuses on advancing synthetic biology by developing biological catalysts for fluorination chemistry to make drug development cleaner and more sustainable.

Salary

Base: $83,698 - $111,431 AUD; Superannuation: 17%; Benefits: Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave, 17.5% annual leave loading

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • PhD in protein engineering or related field
  • Experience supervising junior research students
  • Track record of publications in refereed journals

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with cytochrome P450 enzymes
  • Knowledge of ancestral sequence reconstruction
  • Background in pharmaceutical chemistry

Key Requirements

  • Completion or near completion of PhD
  • Unrestricted work rights in Australia required
  • Formal training in chemistry or biochemistry

Work Rights

Must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia

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