Level A $78,544 - $105,611 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation will apply.
Fixed term position for 2 years with the possibility of extension dependent on funding and performance.
The University of Adelaide is seeking a dynamic individual with expertise in the fields of cancer biology and cancer-on-a-chip. This is a fantastic opportunity for an early-career researcher to enter an academic career pathway in the dynamic Biomaterials Laboratory, headed by Prof. Chun-Xia Zhao. Our new, state-of-the-art laboratory will enable high quality research to be conducted to meet the next generation of challenges, like the development of novel cancer nanomedicines.
The primary purpose of the position is to develop cancer-on-chip and cancer-on-chip models to be used for drug screening and immune-phenotyping, as part of an NHMRC Leadership Fellow project. We are looking for an ambitious and creative cancer researcher with a strong drive and motivation to address current challenges in the interdisciplinary research field of organs-on-chip.
Duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
Design of tumor-on-chip (ToC) models using cell lines, primary cells or patient samples
Optimisation of the culturing condition and characterisation of the ToC model
Validation of ToC models using different in vitro assays or clinical data and drug evaluation using the ToC model developed
Interact with internal and external collaborators
Publish scholarly and high-level research papers
Provide laboratory leadership and supervision of honours and postgraduate students
Work with colleagues at UofA and externally in the development of new joint research projects including applications for external funding
Lead a research team in ToC models, immunophenotyping and drug screening
To be successful you will need:
A high level of knowledge in cancer immunology and cancer biology.
Demonstrated knowledge and skills in cancer biology, tumor microenvironment, 3D imaging, flow cytometry, cell culture optimisation, co-culture experimentation, characterisation of immune cell populations in tumour samples, and studies of cell growth and proliferation
Demonstrated experience in in vivo animal studies, drug evaluation.
Proven excellent oral and written communication skills through conference presentations and publications.
Ability to contribute to the research program; designing experiments, analysing data and presenting data for publication or oral presentation.
Applications close 11:55pm, Thursday 7 November 2024.
For further information
For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:
Professor Chun-Xia ZhaoProfessor, School of Chemical Engineering and Advanced MaterialsP: +61 (8) 8313 7432E: ******
The University of Adelaide is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply.
#J-18808-Ljbffr