Research Officer – Bacterial Vaccine Discovery
The University of Queensland Saint Lucia, Queensland
Job Description
Academic level A
Fixed-term position for up to 12 months
Closing date Sunday 2nd April 2023 at 11.00pm AEST (R-23868)
About This Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to focus their efforts on developing their expertise and emerging research profile in the identification and expression of bacterial vaccine antigens and testing the efficacy of these antigens for protection against bacterial infection in mouse models. At this level it is expected that the incumbent will contribute to service and engagement roles and activities.
Key responsibilities include:
1. Research
Produces quality research outputs consistent with discipline norms by publishing or exhibiting in high quality outlets.
Participate in 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.
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 procedures.
3. Citizenship and Service
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.
Begin to develop external links and partnerships by cultivating relationships with industry, government departments, professional bodies and the wider community.
About You
Completion or near completion of a PhD in the discipline area.
An emerging profile of research in bacterial pathogenesis, including expertise in bacterial pathogen handling, molecular microbiology (e.g., PCR and cloning), protein expression and purification, and mouse infection models . Experience working with uropathogenic and mouse infection models of urinary tract and bloodstream infection is desirable but not a direct requirement.
Evidence of publications in reputed refereed journals and presenting at conferences.
Evidence of contributions towards successfully obtaining external research funding.
Some experience in meaningful internal service roles and contributions towards external activities
What We Can Offer
This is a full-time, fixed-term position through to April 2024 at Academic Level A.
The full-time equivalent base salary will be in the range $74,308.68 to $99,426.59 plus super of up to 17%. The total FTE package will be in the range $86,941.16 to $116,329.11 per annum.
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Questions?
To discuss this role please contact Professor Mark Schembri
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 ‘About You’ section
Resume
About the Selection Process
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, or their application will not be accepted.
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