Senior Post Doctoral Research Scientist
Job Description: Position Title: Post Doctoral Research Scientist
Employment Type: Maximum Term, Full-Time (24 months)
Hours per week: 38 hours per week plus reasonable additional hours
Position Grade: Health Managers Award Level 2
Salary: $109,857.00- $129,624.00 based salary per annum
Department Name: St Vincent's Centre for Applied Medical Research (AMR)
About us:
St Vincent's Hospital Sydney is a leading not-for-profit organisation providing health services to our community.
Guided by our values of compassion, excellence, integrity and justice, we promote a culture of diversity and inclusion and empower our people to learn, grow and innovate.
About the role: The Translational Immunology Program conducts research that primarily supports translation of state-of-the-art technologies to the study of immunodeficiency (primary & HIV), allergy and autoimmunity pathogenesis, diagnosis and patient monitoring at St Vincent's Hospital, Sydney.
The sophisticated and multi-disciplinary approaches encompass immunology, virology and molecular biology.
The main immunological focus is on T lymphocyte biology.
Assay development work will include development of novel diagnostic tests of the immune system including deep immune phenotyping using multiparameter flow cytometry, cytokine testing, and immune signalling pathway testing.
Studies of HIV include investigation of memory CD4 T cells as a therapy-resistant reservoir of HIV.
The aim is to introduce a novel PCR technique into the diagnostic workflow in the short to medium term with our commercial partner.
A motivated and experienced Senior Post Doctoral Research Officer is required to conduct this research independently within the Translational Immunology Program, with strategic guidance and oversight from the Laboratory Head.
About you:
We are seeking a skilled and energetic Post Doctoral Research Scientist who possesses a passion for person-centred care.
We welcome applications from people who possess a PhD degree in a relevant area of science and usually have six years or more of postdoctoral research in the laboratory.
The Senior Post Doctoral Research Officer will need to have the knowledge required to lead a small team in a research group and conduct research independently.
They will have deep knowledge of immunology, especially pertaining to the response to infectious agents.
Proficiency:
In addition to the range of experiences expected of an excellent scientist, they will have strong project management skills, highly developed written and verbal communication skills, and experience in managing budgets.
All work must be conducted in a safe, reliable, and efficient manner with a commitment to the principles of Good Laboratory Practice and in accordance with all local health and safety policies.
Application Instructions:
To have your application considered you are required to upload a current CV/Resume as well as a separate cover letter/document addressing the 'Selection Criteria' as below.
Selection Criteria:
1.
Personal integrity and demonstrated commitment to the Philosophy, Mission and Values of Mary Aikenhead Ministries and St Vincent's Health Australia
2.
PhD in biomedical or life sciences from a recognized tertiary organization
3.
Understanding of, and demonstrated experience with achievement of, the demands, skills, techniques, and requirements listed
4.
Ability to work effectively as a member of a diverse and multidisciplinary team and to work unsupervised.
5.
High level conceptual, innovative, and analytic skills, particularly in project development and implementation.
6.
Highly developed communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
7.
Flexibility, adaptability, agility, and responsiveness to succeed in a high demand environment.
8.
Ability to write high quality journal articles, grant applications, and other documents as required.
Applications close on 29 January 2025 Contact Details: John Zaunders 83824900, ******
Closing Date: 29 January 2025 11:59pm
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