Organisation/Company: UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE Research Field: Biological sciences, Computer science, Chemistry, Engineering
Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2), Established Researcher (R3)
Country: Australia
Application Deadline: 10 Feb 2025 - 00:00 (UTC)
Type of Contract: Other
Job Status: Full-time
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description Job no: 0053518
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time (Part-time considered); Fixed-term for up to 3 years
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology
Department/School: School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering
Salary: Academic Level A – $83,468 – $113,262 (PhD entry Level A.6 - $105,518) p.a. plus 17% super
About the Role The ARC Hub for Digital Bioprocess Development aims to assist the Biopharma industry by increasing digital innovation, productivity, and competitiveness. The Hub engages an interdisciplinary team of engineers, scientists, and computing specialists to develop digitally integrated advanced manufacturing processes and a platform for industry adoption.
Your focus of work will be on downstream processing operations for pharmaceutical protein production. These operations include depth filtration, affinity chromatography, orthogonal processes for virus removal, anion exchange, cation exchange chromatography, and ultrafiltration/diafiltration.
As a Research Fellow, you will develop and validate mechanistic models of these operations, integrated into software programs such as GoSilico and CADET. You will also provide strong mentorship through the co-supervision of PhD students.
Your responsibilities will include: Planning and carrying out research on the research project Developing effective timelines and milestones based on goals of the research program Liaising with collaborators and a variety of internal and external stakeholders Participating in Hub meetings and workshops Preparing and publishing research outcomes in conferences and journals Who We Are Looking For We are looking for a Research Fellow with a sound understanding of engineering fundamentals including mass transfer and process control. You will work well with industry partners and possess the ability to work independently.
You will also have: A postgraduate research degree at PhD level (or near completion) in chemical or biochemical engineering, mathematical process modelling, or biotechnology High proficiency in mathematics, preferably related to mechanistic models A record of high-quality research as evidenced by publications An understanding of bioprocessing and cell culture will be highly regarded, as will experience working with Python. This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is available for this position. Your New Team – School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering The School encompasses both the Department of Chemical Engineering and the Department of Biomedical Engineering.
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Join Us! If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
Resume Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience The responses against the Selection Criteria If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Shabon Nawabi via email at
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