(Level B) $111,031 - $131,335 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.
Fixed term position for 12 Months.
Postdoc opportunity
A Senior Post Doctoral Researcher opportunity to work closely with its industry partner Carina Biotech on the emergence of cancer immunotherapy designed to engineer the patients’ own immune cells to recognise and attack their tumours. The successful candidate will assist with an ongoing clinical trial of a CAR-T cell product and conduct cutting-edge research to advance the hypothesis that forcing expression of receptors in CAR-T cells that bind to chemokines that are expressed by solid tumours to enhance migration of the cells into tumours and lead to improved tumour killing.
To be successful you will need:
- A PhD in immunology and cancer biology, specifically in CAR-T cell therapy and chemokine biology.
- Demonstrated research excellence in T cell biology and mouse models of human cancer, including study design, data management, analysis and interpretation of results.
- Track record of high-quality publications and conference presentations relative to opportunity.
- Experience in the supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- An understanding of the expectations of performing research in a commercial setting and knowledge of the processes involved in conducting clinical trials.
- Proven ability to perform administrative functions primarily connected with the area of research including project management experience.
The path to Adelaide University
We are on an exciting path to Adelaide University as we prepare to open our doors in January 2026. Adelaide University will combine the strengths of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia, and we are dedicated to creating an accessible and future-focused educational powerhouse that fosters economic and social wellbeing through ground-breaking research and innovative teaching. You can learn more about Adelaide University HERE and more information will be provided throughout the recruitment process.
Enjoy an outstanding career environment
The University is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaborations - offers you vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.
It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.
Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.
We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life. Flexible working arrangements are on offer for all roles at the University.
In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.
Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs
Your faculty's broader role
The Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology is a multidisciplinary hub of cutting-edge teaching and research. Many of its academic staff are world leaders in their fields and graduates are highly regarded by employers. The Faculty actively partners with innovative industries to solve problems of global significance.
Learn more at: set.adelaide.edu.au
If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.
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Applications close 11:55pm, DATE
To be eligible to apply for this position, you must be an Adelaide University, University of Adelaide or UniSA current employee at the time the position is advertised.
For further information
For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:
Dr Iain Comerford
School of Biological Sciences
iain.comerford@adelaide.edu.au
You'll find a full selection criteria below: (If no links appear, try viewing on another device)
The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified
The University is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Female applicants, people with a disability and/or and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.
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