Postdoctoral Research Fellow – Molecular Microbiology
The University of Queensland Saint Lucia, Queensland
Job Description
Academic Research Level A
Fixed-term position for up to 31 December 2025
Closing 6 April 2023 at 11.00pm AEST (R-23270)
About This Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to develop their expertise and emerging research profile in molecular microbiology and host-pathogen interactions. At this level it is expected that the incumbent will contribute to service and engagement roles and activities.
Key responsibilities include:
1. Research
Produce quality research outputs consistent with discipline norms by publishing or exhibiting in high quality outlets.
Participate in or contribute to applications for competitive research funding to support projects and activities.
Work with colleagues in the development of joint research projects and applications for competitive research funding support.
Contribute to progressing towards transfer of knowledge, technology and practices to research end users through translation, including commercialisation of UQ intellectual property.
Develop a coherent research program and an emerging research profile.
Review and draw upon best practice research methodologies.
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.
Contribute to developing 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 procedures.
This role is subject to The University’s .
About The School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences
The School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences (SCMB) combines the disciplines of Chemistry, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Microbiology and Parasitology into a single academic unit. The School has modern research laboratories with state-of-the-art equipment and research infrastructure. The School includes over 50 academic staff, who are widely published internationally and have extensive research backgrounds. Information about the School and research interests of academic staff may be found on the web site .
About You
Awarded, or submitted, or near to submission Ph.D. in molecular microbiology, biochemistry & molecular biology or a closely related area.
Experience in working with microorganisms causing infectious diseases, including work with different types of infection models
Experience in genetic manipulation of microorganisms and/or experience in purification & characterization of enzymes
An ability to establish effective relationships with colleagues
Evidence of a contribution to research, including research publications, presentations at scientific conferences or similar
High level inter-personal and communication skills and ability to work to deadlines
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team.
Desirable:
Experience in the generation and analysis of systems level data e.g. RNAseq
Experience in microscopy and imaging.
Experience in student supervision at honours and possibly PhD-level
What We Can Offer
This is a full-time (100%) fixed-term position up to 31 December 2025 at Academic Research Level A.
The full-time equivalent base salary will be in the range of $89,616.53 to $99,426.59 plus super of up to 17%. The total FTE package will be in the range of $104,851.34 to $116,329.11 per annum.
The following flexible employment options may be available for this role: some working from home & variable start or finish times.
For further information about UQ’s benefits, please visit and review .
Questions?
To discuss this role please contact Professor Ulrike Kappler ()
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:
Cover letter addressing the criteria set out in the ‘About You’ section
Resume
Other Information
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