Full time, 12-month Fixed Term Contract position (with possiblity of extension) for a Junior Postdoctoral Researcher in Molecular Biomedicine
Make a positive impact at the Medical Foundation Building
Academic level A + 17% superannuation
About the opportunity
The School of Medical Sciences is recognised as one of the leading centres for medical science education in the world. With over 100 years of excellence in education, we are proud to be training the next generations of clinicians, and medical scientists who will be leaders in the healthcare community. Our team of educators and researchers lead internationally competitive research from molecules to medicines, from patient to policy across a range of therapeutic areas.
The Junior Postdoctoral Researcher works under broad supervision, performing tasks independently to deliver against goals. They choose appropriate methods of work and plan and prioritise tasks. They are a subject matter expert and provide advice as the first point of contact for their expert area. They also resolve routine matters related to responsibilities and collaborate with others to resolve complex matters.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
conduct research experiments independently
learn new skills and technologies
contribute your knowledge and skills to the development of research projects
take on training and informal supervising/mentoring roles for students and research assistants
publish research papers and assist grant application preparations
present findings in meetings and conferences
record and maintain a good records of experimental results
have good time management skills and capability of prioritising tasks
maintain and ensure the laboratory WH&S.
About you
a passion in science and understand expectations of the postdoctoral position
excellent writing and presentation skills
capable of conducting experiments and publishing results
essential to have one or more of the following research skills:
Microfluidic device fabrication
Mammalian cell cultures
Retina cell biology
Brain cell biology
Nano and micro particles
Tissue engineering
Biomedical Engineering
Biomaterial development
Material characterisation and development
great teamwork and independent research skills
excellent task prioritising and time management skills
effective communication skills.
To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus.
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.
Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position.
Pre-employment checks
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all roles required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.
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.
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