Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Biochemical Assays

University of Queensland

St Lucia, Australia
Base: $83,698.91 - $111,431.10; bonus/equity: not ...
Phd in biochemistry or molecular biology
Recombinant dna cloning and manipulation
Protein expression and purification
This role involves advancing vaccine functional assay development within the Walker Research Group at the Institute for Molecular Bioscience

Job Summary

  • This role involves advancing vaccine functional assay development within the Walker Research Group at the Institute for Molecular Bioscience.
  • The position requires establishing enzyme assays, cloning recombinant antigens, and contributing to high-quality research publications.
  • Candidates will benefit from world-class facilities, grant writing support, and a collaborative interdisciplinary research culture.

Matching Summary

This role involves advancing vaccine functional assay development within the Walker Research Group at the Institute for Molecular Bioscience.

Salary

Base: $83,698.91 - $111,431.10; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: 17% superannuation plus 26 weeks paid parental leave

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • PhD in biochemistry or molecular biology
  • Recombinant DNA cloning and manipulation
  • Protein expression and purification
  • Bacterial culture and aseptic techniques
  • Enzyme-based and biochemical assay development

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with biosensors or monoclonal antibodies
  • Translational science motivation
  • Collaborative team work environment
  • Commercialisation pathway interest
  • Supervision of research assistants

Key Requirements

  • Completion or near completion of PhD
  • Unrestricted work rights in Australia required
  • No employer sponsored work rights available

Work Rights

Must have unrestricted work rights in Australia

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