Postdoctoral Research Fellow

• Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN)

• Academic Level A

• Full-time fixed term position to May 2025

• Applications close: Tuesday 8th November 2022 at 11:00 PM AEST

• UQ Careers: R-17660

About This Opportunity  

The Postdoctoral Research Fellow will be focused on the development of an early diagnostic and prognostic tool for disorders of the central nervous system (e.g., traumatic brain injury and glioblastoma).

The successful applicant will be required to overcome fundamental challenges associated with discovering biomarkers of central nervous diseases, establishing microfluidic devices for diseases detection, and collaborating with clinicians for translational applications.

Key responsibilities include:  

1. Research

• Develop a research program around the development of nanoparticle devices for central nervous diseases

• Work collaboratively with project partners and other staff

• Rigorously document new scientific findings

• Actively protect new intellectual property arising from the project

• Publish scholarly papers in leading research journals

• Seek external funding for the project from granting agencies and industrial partnerships

• Identify new collaborative opportunities and work with colleagues and postgraduates in the development of joint research projects.

2. Supervision and Researcher Development

• Contribute to the effective supervision of Honours and Higher Degree by Research students (as appropriate).

• Demonstrates personal effectiveness in supervision and the management of researcher development.

• Effective lead and develop supervisee performance and conduct by providing feedback, coaching, and professional development.

• As appropriate, manage research support staff effectively throughout the employee lifecycle in accordance with University policy and procedures.

• Working to promptly resolve conflict and grievances when they arise in accordance with University policy and procedure

3. Citizenship and Service

• Contribute to the processes that enable the academic team to manage the work of the Institute, including participate in Institute decision-making and serve on Institute committees

• Foster the Institute’s relations with industry, government departments, professional bodies and the wider community.

• Demonstrate citizenship behaviours that align to the UQ values.

• Shows leadership of self through collaboration and active participation in priority activities for the unit

• Provide support to other academic positions and unit operations as needed during other team members absences.

• Contribute to internal service roles and administrative processes as required, including participation in decision-making and service on relevant committees.

• Collaborate in service activities external to the immediate organisation unit.

4. Other
 

Ensure you are aware of and comply with legislation and University policy relevant to the duties undertaken, including but not exclusive to:

• The University’s Code of Conduct .

• Requirements of the Queensland occupational health and safety (OH&S) legislation and related OH&S responsibilities and procedures developed by the University or Institute/School.

• The adoption of sustainable practices in all work activities and compliance with associated legislation and related University sustainability responsibilities and procedures .

• Requirements of the Education Services  for Overseas Students Act 2000, the National Code 2007 and associated legislation, and related responsibilities and procedures developed by the University.

  

About You

• PhD in the area of nanotechnology, microfluidics, and central nervous diseases

• Demonstrated expert knowledge in the area of microfluidic chip design

• Demonstrated expert knowledge in extracellular vesicle biology

• An ability to establish effective relationships and to represent and promote their academic discipline at a university and wider community level, including industry, government, and professional bodies.

• Evidence of a contribution to research, including publication of high impact peer-reviewed journal articles

• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues.

• Commitment to upholding the University’s values, and with the outstanding personal qualities of openness, respectfulness, and integrity

Desirable

• Experience in the diagnosis and management of traumatic brain injury and glioblastoma

• Developed industry liaisons and professional contacts.

• Experience in liaising and collaborating with external agencies to develop co-operative research initiatives.

What We Can Offer  

This is a full-time, fixed term position to May 2025 at Academic Level A.

The full-time equivalent base salary will be in the range $72,144.35 – $96,530.67 plus super of up to 17%. The total FTE package will be in the range $84,408.89 – 112,940.88 per annum.  

For further information about UQ’s benefits, please visit Why Work at UQ  and review The University of Queensland’s Enterprise Bargaining Agreement 2018-2021 .  

Questions?  

To discuss this role please contact Professor Matt Trau: m.trau@uq.edu.au .

For application queries, please contact recruitment@uq.edu.au  stating the job reference number in the subject line.  

Want to Apply?  

All applicants must supply the following documents:  

• Cover letter addressing the ‘About You’ section above   

• Resume  

To satisfy pre-requisite questions and ensure your application can be considered in full, all candidates must apply via the UQ Careers portal by the job closing deadline. Applications received via other channels, including direct email, will not be accepted.  

About The Selection Process  

The University of Queensland is committed to ensuring all candidates are provided with the opportunity to attend the panel interviews, however, for those candidates who are unable to attend in person, video interview options will be available.     

Other Information 

Work Rights: Visa sponsorship may be available.

Background Checks: All final applicants for this position may be asked to consent to a criminal record check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

We value diversity and inclusion, and actively encourage applications from those who bring diversity to the University. Our Diversity and Inclusion webpage  contains further information if you require additional support. Accessibility requirements and/or adjustments can be directed to recruitment@uq.edu.au .

If you are a current employee of the University, or hold an unpaid or affiliate appointment with the University, please login to your staff Workday account and visit the internal careers board to apply for this opportunity. Please do NOT apply via the external job board.