Job no: 0060744
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Fixed term for 12 months
Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department/School: Biomedical Sciences
Salary: Level A– $80,258 – $108,906 p.a. plus 17% super
- Launch your career in Research at Australia's Leading University!
- Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families!
About the Role
As the Research Fellow, you will investigate the structure and function of bacterial and viral molecular machines that are important for pathogenesis using integrative approaches including cryo-EM, cryo-ET, CLEM and various biochemical and biophysical methods.
Candidates with a strong background in structural biology (cryo-EM and/or X-ray crystallography)/computational biology/virology are encouraged to apply.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Undertake original research in structural biology using cryo-EM, cryo-ET, CLEM and various biochemical and biophysical methods
- Contribute to, and drive when appropriate, data collection and analysis, using specialised programs, such as IMOD, Relion, EMAN2 etc
- Supervise or co-supervise of major honours or postgraduate research projects within research area
Who We Are Looking For
We are seeking a successful postdoctoral Research Fellow who has advanced verbal and written communication skills that support effective research collaboration and engagement. You will pay high attention to detail and can appropriately operate sensitive and precise scientific equipment.
- PhD or substantial progress towards PhD in Structural Biology (cryo-EM and/or X-ray crystallography)/Computational Biology/virology
- Strong evidence of ability and desire to build an academic career trajectory
- Advanced hands-on research experience in Structural Biology and related techniques
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.
As part of the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences since 2015, the School comprises three Departments, Departments of Anatomy and Physiology, Biochemistry and Pharmacology, and Microbiology and Immunology. It has 85 research groups across the three Departments, awarding-winning teachers and more than 2500 equivalent fulltime student enrolments each year.
What We Offer You!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits page!
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
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Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
- The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Katie Robertson via email at Faculties-TA@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.
Position Description
