Postdoctoral Research Fellow - School of Chemical Engineering Apply locations St Lucia Campus time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R-47147
School of Chemical Engineering – Faculty of EAIT
Full-time (100%), fixed-term position for up to 18 months
Base salary will be in the range $78,871.35 - $105,004.02 + 17% Superannuation (Academic Level A)
Based at our St Lucia Campus - Brisbane
About This Opportunity This is an exciting opportunity for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to focus on developing your expertise and emerging research profile in kidney senescence and senotherapeutics for aging diabetic kidney disease.
You will also contribute to service and engagement roles and activities.
Key responsibilities will include: Research: Develop cell culture models of kidney senescence and apply molecular biology techniques, such as RT-qPCR, Western blot, immunofluorescence, and confocal microscopy, to study senescence and the effects of senotherapeutics.
Innovate and develop novel senotherapeutics, including extracellular vesicle-based therapies, for aging-related diabetic kidney disease.
Produce high-quality research outputs through publications in reputable outlets and develop an emerging research profile by adhering to best practice research methodologies.
Collaborate on joint research projects and competitive funding applications, contributing to the translation of research into practical applications, including the commercialisation of intellectual property.
Contribute to advancing knowledge transfer and fostering the application of research outcomes to benefit end users, industry, and the broader community.
Teaching: Participate in undergraduate or postgraduate teaching as required, ensuring high teaching quality through approved surveys and student outcomes, and improve or innovate based on feedback.
Supervision and Researcher Development: Supervise Honours and Higher Degree by Research students effectively, fostering their development and success.
Provide feedback, coaching, and professional development to enhance supervisee performance and manage research support staff in line with University policies.
Resolve conflicts and grievances promptly and effectively, adhering to University procedures.
Citizenship and Service: Exhibit citizenship behaviours that reflect UQ values, actively collaborating on unit priorities and supporting team operations during absences.
Contribute to internal service roles, administrative processes, decision-making, and committee participation.
Engage in external service activities and develop partnerships by building relationships with industry, government, professional bodies, and the broader community.
This is a research focused position.
Further information can be found by viewing UQ's Criteria for Academic Performance.
About UQ As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, and within an environment where interdisciplinary collaborations are encouraged.
At the core of our teaching remains our students, and their experience with us sets a foundation for success far beyond graduation.
UQ has made a commitment to making education opportunities available for all Queenslanders, regardless of personal, financial, or geographical barriers.
As part of our commitment to excellence in research and professional practice in academic contexts, we are proud to provide our staff with access to world-class facilities and equipment, grant writing support, greater research funding opportunities, and other forms of staff support and development.
About You Completed a PhD in the area of senescence and demonstrate an emerging research profile in the field.
Provide evidence of first-author publications in reputed refereed journals and experience presenting at conferences.
Show progress in securing external research funding as a lead investigator and contributing to meaningful internal service roles and external activities.
Possess expertise in cell culture models of kidney senescence and the development of extracellular vesicle-based therapies.
Demonstrate proficiency in molecular biology techniques, including RT-qPCR, Western blot, stable and transient transfection, genotyping, immunofluorescence, and confocal microscopy.
Demonstrate a strong track record of research outputs and technical skills aligned with the study of senescence.
The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, criminal check, education check, mandatory immunisations, etc.
Work Rights: Visa sponsorship may be available for this appointment.
Relocating from interstate or overseas?
We will support you with the visa sponsorship process and a relocation support package.
Questions? For more information about this opportunity, please contact Associate Professor Joy Wolfram via ******.
For application queries, please contact ****** stating the job reference number in the subject line.
Want to Apply? All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:
Resume
Cover letter
Responses to the 'About You' section
Other Information UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory.
Candidates who do not meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential.
The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.
We know one of our strengths as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues.
We are dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community.
We are committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent.
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Applications close on Sunday, 16 February 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-47147).
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