Snow Senior Postdoctoral Fellow in Cardiovascular Biology, Thrombosis and Haemostasis

• Located on the Camperdown campus at the School of Biomedical Engineering

• Opportunity to contribute to life changing research

• Full time, fixed term for 4 years. Offering a base salary of $150,461 + 17% superannuation 

About the opportunity

The School of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Sydney is seeking an exceptional Snow Fellowship funded Senior Postdoctoral Fellow to join our Mechanobiology and Biomechanics Laboratory (MBL). This 4-year fixed-term position offers an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects in haematology, thrombosis, and inflammation.

The successful candidate will have an outstanding research track record, excellent communication and leadership skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment. They will play a key role in shaping the strategic direction of thrombosis and cardiovascular research within the biomedical engineering discipline and the BME school.

To learn more about the School of Biomedical Engineering, click here .

In this role you will:

• lead research projects investigating the role of blood cells in microvascular thrombosis

• utilize advanced techniques including animal models of thrombosis, intravital microscopy and mechanobiology approaches

• co-supervise PhD students and postdoctoral researchers

• serve as deputy head for a Snow Fellowship laboratory

• collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across the university and externally

• publish (or at least submit) high-impact research journal and secure category-1 competitive grant funding as a key team members.

About you

The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values. We are seeking an excellent candidate for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow who has:

• a PhD in Biomedical Sciences, Immunology, Hematology or related field

• minimum 7 years postdoctoral research experience in thrombosis, inflammation and cardiovascular biology

• extensive expertise in animal models of thrombosis and ischemia-reperfusion injury

• strong publication record in top-tier journals in the field i.e. in Nature, Science and Cell series

• demonstrated experience with intravital microscopy techniques and animal models of haematology and thrombosis

• a track record of successful grant applications as a team member or key facilitators

• experience co-supervising research students and staff in a large medical research institute or biomedical program.

Desirable Criteria:

• experience which complements biology, haematology and haemostasis research

• familiarity with drug discovery and development processes towards various cardiovascular disease models

• knowledge of pre-clinical diagnostic approaches applied to thrombosis

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EEO statement 

At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People , women , people living with a disability , people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds , and those who identify as LGBTIQ . We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. 

How to apply

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Applications Close

Tuesday 23 July 2024 11:59 PM