Research Fellow - Mathematical Analysis of Cellular Systems (MACSYS)
Job No.: 666904
Location: Clayton 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
MACSYS is the world's largest focused research initiative in mathematical biology. We unite biological, mathematical, computational scientists to develop innovative mathematics and computational technologies to understand and predict outcomes in bacterial cells. This is a frontier research effort in Microbiology. Our mission includes creating mathematical whole-cell models (WCMs) of bacteria for in silico biology to complement traditional in vivo and in vitro approaches. We tackle fundamental biological problems and establish a world-leading research and biotechnology translation environment. We emphasise equity and diversity in research training and outreach into communities.
In this role you will be responsible for:
- Conducting in-depth biochemical and molecular biology analysis of microbial physiology and dynamics
- Engaging in the genetic engineering of bacteria
- Designing and deploying biochemical assays
- Utilizing high-throughput phenotyping techniques for bacterial cells
- Performing transcriptomic, proteomic, and/or metabolomic analyses
- Contributing to the production of conference and seminar papers and publications
- Participating in professional activities, including conferences and seminars
The successful candidate will:
- Hold a doctoral qualification in Microbiology, Biochemistry, or a closely related field
- Have a strong background in molecular biology focusing on microbial physiology, gene regulation, or membrane biology.
- Be familiar with 'omics' level techniques
- Have demonstrated manuscript preparation skills with a track record of impactful research publications
- Have excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to produce clear, succinct reports and documents
About Monash University
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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: Professor Trevor Lithgow, MACSYS Chief Investigator, trevor.lithgow@monash.edu
Position Description: Research Fellow - Mathematical Analysis of Cellular Systems (MACSYS)
Applications Close: Thursday 31 October 2024, 11:55pm AEDT
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