Postdoctoral Research Fellow - in Development Biology and Human Genetics Location: Camperdown Campus
Time Type: Full time
Posted On: Posted Yesterday
Job Requisition ID: 0125926
Full time, fixed term 3 years at Camperdown Base Salary $109,301 + 17% superannuation About the Opportunity The School of Medical Sciences is recognised as one of the leading centres for medical science education in the world. We are proud to train the next generation of medical scientists who will be leading members of the medical research community with an innovative integrated curriculum.
We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow - in Development Biology and Human Genetics to support Professor Mathias Francois and his research team. The primary function as biophysicist will be to develop and implement new solutions to push the boundary of the current analytical methods with a focus on gene regulation processes. The role will also support the Genome Imaging Center assisting users in the areas of imaging data acquisition and analysis.
Your Key Responsibilities Will Be To: Work under the broad direction of Prof Francois and in tight collaboration with a computational biologist within the Center. Utilise training, technical expertise, and scientific knowledge to resolve routine matters relevant to key accountabilities and develop their own research program. Exercise a high level of diagnostic skills on single molecule localisation microscopy (SMLM) to suggest approaches to problem solving. Conceptualise, design, and implement analytical methods applied to quantitative molecular imaging (coding, statistics, visualisation). Assist trainees in the center to use and analyse datasets. Train staff or external users ensuring their work is coordinated, planned, and completed. Contribute to collaboration with external bodies to coordinate data repository. Write or contribute to manuscripts, reports, and grant submissions. Participate in lab and group meetings that are held regularly. Ensure Laboratory workbooks are maintained in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures. Develop Standard Operating Procedures, Protocol and simple computational-level. About You PhD in Biophysics. Expertise with high and super resolution microscopy (dStorm, TIRF). Experienced with optical tweezers manipulation and microfluidics. Scientific background in single molecule science; familiarity with gene regulation or genome biology. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; computer literate in standard research software, proficient with coding (Python, R, MatLab). Good numeracy and literacy skills, including ability to collate and manipulate statistical data. Highly developed interpersonal skills with the ability to converse with diverse groups. Very organised with the ability to work in a complex and demanding environment. Ability to think innovatively and implement new ideas; assist in the supervision of students. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Good judgement balancing the needs of all stakeholders. Ability to comply with standard work instructions and procedures; demonstrated commitment to EEO & WHS. Pre-employment Checks Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment or background checks. Ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances.
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Applications Close: Thursday 05 December 2024 11:59 PM
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