Research Fellow in Novel Drug Delivery

Job No.: 670802

Location: Parkville campus

Employment Type: Full-time

Duration: 12-month fixed-term appointment

Remuneration: $80,464 - $109,203 pa Level A (plus 17% employer superannuation)

• Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
• Join our inclusive, collaborative community
• Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them

The Opportunity

Three post-doctoral research fellow positions are available in the laboratory of Associate Professor Natalie Trevaskis to work on projects funded the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) and Advanced Research Project Agencies Health (ARPA-H). These positions are focussed on i) development of novel drug delivery systems for targeting and modulating the lymphatics; ii) investigating the in vivo fate, lymph node disposition and pharmacokinetics of these delivery systems in rodent models; iii) testing the efficacy of the delivery systems in mouse models of ischemic stroke or vaccine efficacy studies

As the successful candidate you will be responsible for
i) development of novel drug delivery systems for targeting and modulating the lymphatics;
ii) investigating the in vivo fate, lymph node disposition and pharmacokinetics of these delivery systems in rodent models; and/or
iii) testing the efficacy of the delivery systems in mouse models of ischemic stroke or vaccine efficacy studies.

Ideally, you will have a PhD degree in biomedicine, pharmaceutical sciences, physiology, immunology or related fields. You will have experience working with rodent models, either to understanding pharmacokinetics and biodistribution of medicines, or in mouse models of ischemic stroke or similar disease models. Experience with analytical techniques such as LC-MS/MS analysis, flow cytometry and confocal microscopy is highly desired. Experience with immunology methods to assess vaccine response is required for the NHMRC funded position

About Monash University

At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something ground-breaking – a place where great things happen. We make tangible contributions because our purpose is clear; to deliver positive economic, social and environmental impact in resolving the global challenges of our age.

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Together with our commitment to academic freedom, you will have access to quality research facilities, infrastructure, world-class teaching spaces, and international collaboration opportunities. 

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To Apply

For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'. Your application must address the Key Selection Criteria.

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr-recruitment@monash.edu in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.

Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.

Enquiries: Associate Professor Natalie Trevaskis, Natalie.Trevaskis@monash.edu, +61 3 9903 9708

Position Description: Research Fellow in Novel Drug Delivery

Applications Close: Thursday 28 November 2024, 11:55pm AEDT