- Full time
- Fixed Term – 1 year
- Bundoora Campus
- Work with inspiring people who are driven to make a difference!
About the position
This initial 12-month position (With the possibility of a 2-year extension) is funded by a grant from the NHMRC for a post-doctoral researcher to be employed within the Antiviral Innate Immunity Laboratory, under the supervision of Professor Karla Helbig. The successful candidate will work together with other team members to investigate transient protein interactions occurring on the surface of lipid droplets during viral infection.
Duties at this level will include, but are not limited to:
- Conduct and publish or otherwise disseminate high quality and/or high impact research/scholarly activities under limited supervision either independently or as part of a team.
- Participate in professional activities including presentations at conferences and seminars in field of expertise.
- Provide advice and supervision within the field of the employee's research to Honours and postgraduate students.
- Attendance at meetings associated with research or the work of the unit to which the research is connected and/or at Departmental or School meetings and/or membership of a limited number of committees.
- Acquire and interpret research data and results. Run analyses and tests using specified and agreed techniques and models. Contribute to the development of techniques, models and methods.
Skills and Experience
- Completion of a Doctorate degree in biochemistry, virology, immunology or a related field.
- Evidence of research experience in some or all of the following: analysis of protein-protein or protein-lipid interactions and/or post translational modifications, DNA mutagenesis studies, protein modelling or protein expression systems.
- The ability to work effectively under limited supervision or independently.
- A record of contribution to publications, conference papers and/or reports, or professional or technical contributions which provide evidence of research potential.
- Experience in the analysis and modelling of data, including the capacity to integrate data from a range of sources and of uneven quality.
Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.
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Benefits:
- 17% employer contributed superannuation
- On site child care facilities
- Flexible work arrangements
- Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses
How to apply
Closing date: By 11:55pm, Tuesday 10th June 2025.
Position Enquiries: Karla Helbig, Associate Dean, Research and Industry Engagement
via email K. Helbig@latrobe.edu.au
Recruitment Enquiries: Lisa White, Talent Acquisition Consultant,
via email Lisa.White@latrobe.edu.au
Position Description below:
PD - Postdoctoral Researcher - Antiviral Host Responses Level A.pdf
Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.
Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:
- Cover letter;
- An up to date resume; and
- A separate document addressing each bullet point under the Essential Criteria ‘Skills and knowledge required for the position’, which is located in the position description.
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.
All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.
