Postdoctoral Researcher (A) - School of Chemical Engineering and Advanced Materials

Job no:510520
Work type:Fixed term - Full-time
Campus:Adelaide
Categories:Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology

Two Postdoctoral Research Fellows (Level A) $90,954 per annum plus an employer contribution of up to 17% superannuation may apply.

Two fixed term positions available for up to 3 years with the possibility of conversion to continuing.

We are looking for a dynamic individual to work in the exciting field of mRNA- lipid nanoparticle manufacturing and development of ready-to-inject liquid aqueous preparations. The research will be financed by the CRCP grant “mRNA manufacturing and formulation service for late stage clinical trials”. The work will be undertaken in collaboration with Biocina. BioCina operates the only TGA- and FDA-approved biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Australia (Thebarton, SA) and is building its capabilities in biomanufacturing of mRNA products and lipid nanoparticles.

We have new state of the art laboratories for both biomanufacturing and nanoparticle manufacturing, and a complementary analytical laboratory.  It will enable high quality research to be conducted to meet the next generation of challenges like manufacturing of RNA therapeutics, microfluidic formulation of LNPs and engineering personalised medicine. Along with more traditional fermentation, purification, phage-display and similar functions.

To be successful you will need:

Qualifications

• A PhD in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, or related field from a reputable university.

Knowledge and Experience

• Track record of quality research related to processing of therapeutic proteins, vaccines, microfluidics, nanomedicines, lipid nanoparticle formulation, messenger RNA (mRNA), antisense RNA (asRNA), RNA interference (RNAi), and RNA aptamers, plasmid DNA as well as their nanoparticle formulation and delivery, CAR-T or related products; as evidenced by research publication in leading journals and/or conferences or the equivalent industrial experience
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to contribute to the research program; designing experiments, analysing data and presenting data for publication or oral presentation.
• Commitment to the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion, and ability to contribute to the diversity of the School community.

Enjoy an outstanding career environment

The University of Adelaide 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.

Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to be taken through to the online application form. Please ensure you submit a cover letter, resume, and upload a document that includes your responses to all of the selection criteria for the position as contained in the position description or selection criteria document.

Applications close 11:55pm, 7 September 2022.

For further information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:

Chun-Xia Zhao
Professor, School of Chemical Engineering and Advanced Materials
E: [email protected]

Or

Robert Falconer
Professor, School of Chemical Engineering and Advanced Materials
E: [email protected]

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The University of Adelaide is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply.

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