Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Centre for Microbiome Research

Who are we looking for?

Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Centre for Microbiome Research
to join The Centre for Microbiome Research, Faculty of Health.

The Centre for Microbiome Research is looking for a Post Doctoral Research Fellow to be specifically responsible for driving the development of innovative molecular methods for the characterisation of complex microbial communities – with a key focus on novel fluorescence in situ hybridisation methods (FISH) and single cell genomics.

Real world impact

QUT is a major Australian university with a global outlook and a
‘real world’ focus. We are an ambitious and collaborative institution
that seeks to equip our students and graduates with the skills they
will need in an increasingly disrupted and challenged world.

About the School of Biomedical Sciences

The School of Biomedical Sciences provides innovative
undergraduate degree programs in Medical Laboratory Science and
Biomedical Science. Our Biomedical Science degree pathway also offers
undergraduate students the option to enrol in double degrees with Law,
Business and Mathematics. Teaching is carried out in contemporary
learning spaces and laboratories, building on our reputation for
emphasising the acquisition of practical skills as well as theoretical
instruction.
Undergraduate students are also encouraged to engage
in Work Integrated Learning and Vacation Research programs and gain
further early experience in research through our postgraduate Honours
program. The School also operates a postgraduate degree program in
Diagnostic Genomics and has recently launched a new vertical degree,
B. Biomedical Science/Master of Data Analytics. We are actively
developing further postgraduate programs that bridge aspiring students
to our research programs.

The School’s research program has undergone an extensive
reorganisation, resulting in the launch of major Centres focused on
the delivery of inter-disciplinary research programs. Our researchers
and higher degree research students enjoy world class facilities
across our own campus and collaborative research institutes, enabling
our close alignment to healthcare, translational opportunities, and
industry drivers. Our current areas of research strength
include:
• Cancer
• Immunology and Infection Control
•
Genomics and Personalised Health
• Microbiome Research

Our research is supported by close inter-Faculty collaboration
with other major research strengths including data science, cell and
tissue engineering, and biomedical technology.
These research
areas contribute to specialty undergraduate teaching and development
of a research-informed curriculum in Anatomical Sciences, Physiology,
Cell and Molecular Biology, Human Biochemistry, and Infectious Diseases.

About the Centre for Microbiome Research (CMR)

The Centre for Microbiome Research was established in 2020 by
Professor Gene Tyson, an expert in the field of microbial ecology.
Professor Tyson and his team are actively involved in the development
of innovative culture-independent molecular approaches and
bioinformatic tools, and their application to
answer important
questions about microbial communities across a range of ecosystems.
The team is made up of researchers with diverse expertise within
microbial ecology and genomics, providing an
intellectually
robust and collaborative environment.

The Centre is located within the Translational Research
Institute (TRI) – a unique multidisciplinary facility located at the
Princess Alexandra hospital with a strong focus on translational
research. This positions the team amongst top researchers and
clinicians from diverse disciplines such as genomics, bioinformatics,
immunology, oncology and gastroenterology, and provides the team with
access to state-of-the-art core facilities. The Centre also has a
dedicated PC2-certified laboratory fully equipped for molecular
biology that includes an in-house white light laser confocal
microscope (Leica), a PromethION (Oxford Nanopore Technologies) and
access to a NovaSeq 6000 (Illumina). The Centre has a BD FACSAria
Fusion fluorescence activated cell sorter with small particle
detection and liquid handling robots for single cell genomic and
culturing work, and maintains anaerobic culture and quarantine
facilities. CMR houses its own high-performance computing resources
consisting of >1,000 cores and 9 nodes. The operation of these
facilities is supported by professional staff for microscopy, flow
cytometry, sequencing and bioinformatics

What you need to succeed

You will demonstrate:

1. Education, training and/or relevant experience equivalent to the
completion of a PhD in a relevant field (microscopy, molecular
microbiology, microbial ecology).
2. Demonstrated experience and
knowledge of molecular biology
3. Experience in confocal
microscopy, fluorescence in situ hybridisation (FISH) and/or single
cell genomics preferable.
4. Demonstrated ability to work
collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team, along with proven
ability to autonomously organise and prioritise tasks and workflow to
meet project deadlines.
5. High level communication skills,
including demonstrated written communication skills and strong
interpersonal skills.

Careers at QUT

Our culture is vibrant, inspiring and challenging. It’s a world where
like-minds come together with a commitment to making a real world
difference, no matter what the area of expertise.

Beyond personal and professional fulfilment, a career at QUT brings a
broad range of tangible benefits. QUT is a high quality and flexible
organisation that is proud of its excellent employment conditions
which include but are not limited to:

• Parental leave provisions
• Study support encompassing leave and financial assistance
• Comprehensive professional development
• Salary Packaging

Explore Life at QUT

Reference number: 22413C

Term: Fixed-term, full-time for 12 months

Remuneration: Total remuneration range $AUD83,894 to
$AUD113,836 pa. (LEVA); (inclusive $AUD70,891 to $AUD96,193 pa (LEVA)
salary p.a, 17% superannuation and 17.5% recreation leave loading)

Location: Translational Research Institute (TRI),
Princess Alexandra Hospital

Job opens: 18 October 2022

Applications Close: 17-Nov-2022 at 11.30pm

Working Rights: Applicants who wish to apply for this
position should have valid working rights or eligibility to obtain a
work visa for Australia.

At QUT, our values reflect what we believe in, and what is important
to us as an organisation. They capture our strengths, our
distinctiveness and sit alongside the priorities outlined in our
Blueprint 6, and guide our decisions and actions.

QUT aims to inspire and shape the future with talented students and
staff from diverse communities , united by our core values
of Ambition, Curiosity, Integrity, Inclusiveness, and Innovation.

If you’re curious, innovative, and ready to experience what
a career at QUT can offer, we’re ready to meet you. You can find
out more about this role and how to apply by clicking ‘Apply’ or
the link below.

View the job details at: Queensland
University of Technology – Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Centre for
Microbiome Research (nga.net.au)

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