About the role
Mater Research (MR) has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior Postdoctoral Research Officer to join our leading Cancer Immunotherapies group developing next generation cancer vaccines. This is a full-time, permanent position based at the Translational Research Institute in Brisbane.
Salary: Commensurate with experience plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 + access to many staff benefits!
What you’ll be doing
The Senior Research Officer will be leading an exciting project developing next generation DC1 dendritic cell vaccines for cancer.
This role involves designing and conducting experiments using a variety of approaches including molecular biology, in vitro primary human cell culture, in vivo humanized mouse tumour models, data analysis, contributing to publications and collaborative research efforts as well as providing mentorship and supervision to junior lab members and students.
About you
To be considered for this position, you will possess:
- PhD and at least 3-5 years postdoctoral research experience in a relevant field eg cancer immunology
- Excellent communication skills with a track record of high-quality research outputs including publications and conference presentations
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills and the ability to contribute to the research outcomes as part of an effective team, while independently establishing work priorities
- Strong academic track record and technical laboratory skills including culture of primary human immune cells, T cell assays, molecular biology, high dimensional flow cytometry and bioinformatics.
- Experience supervising and mentoring junior staff and students
- Demonstrated high level organisational skills including the ability to prioritise work demands meet deadlines and balance competing tasks
- Appropriate digital literacy skills including the use of Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, statistical analysis software, Endnote referencing tool, and NCBI Resources including PubMed
Why join us?
Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals. We’re leaders in healthcare, education, fundraising & philanthropy and research — and it’s our people who make the difference.
We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.
- Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
- Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
- Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
- Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
- Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few!)
- Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
- Convenient, discounted on-site parking
- Enjoy great food with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
- Join Queensland’s Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team.
Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE
Applications close on the 30th of January 2026. Please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW!
Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.
Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.
Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.
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