Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Immunology

Frazer Institute

Full-time, fixed-term position for 12 months  

Base salary will range from $82,057 – $109,246 + 17% Superannuation (Academic Level A) 

Based at the Translational Research Institute at our Dutton Park campus 

About This Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to drive a new vaccine development project. Reporting to Professor Gabrielle Belz, the successful applicant will play a central role in supporting the research, administration and organisation of research projects within the Belz research group at the Frazer Institute.  

What You'll Do: You'll spearhead research projects, manage day-to-day operations, and contribute to the design, execution, and analysis of experiments. Your role will involve advanced techniques such as flow cytometry and immunological assays to characterize immune responses. You'll also assist in vaccine efficacy studies, including animal models, and evaluate serological responses.

Key Responsibilities:

• Research: Energetically drive research projects, support applications for competitive research funding, publish in reputable journals and utilise best practice research methodologies.
• Supervision and Researcher Development: Assist with supervision of students and provide performance feedback and training to research support staff and supervisees.
• Safety: Follow safety protocols and apply safe storage, handling and disposal techniques.
• Citizenship and Service: Begin to develop partnerships, engage in internal service roles and committees, provide support to colleagues, and uphold university values. 

About You

• Completion of a PhD in immunology with microbiology experience.
• An emerging profile in research in immunology and evidence of publications in recognised reputable refereed journals and presenting at conferences.
• Basic understanding of immunology, molecular biology, microbiology, biochemistry.
• Advanced experience with flow cytometry, PCR, ELISA assays, microbiology, immunology studies, tissue culture, bacterial culture and aseptic technique, laboratory animal handling and procedures. Skills in bioinformatics would be an advantage.
• Sound knowledge of OH&S guidelines and laboratory safety.
• Ability to quickly acquire new laboratory techniques and to perform them routinely at a high level of accuracy and efficiency.
• Ability to plan, execute and interpret research in a semi-independent/independent manner.
• Ability to work as a member of a team and high level of interpersonal and communication skills.
• Some experience in meaningful internal service roles and contributions towards external activities.

Please note, employer-sponsored work rights may be available for this appointment subject to candidate eligibility. You can find out more about life in Australia’s Sunshine State here. 

About Uq

As part of our commitment to excellence in research and professional practice in academic contexts, we are proud to provide our staff with access to world-class facilities and equipment, grant writing support, greater research funding opportunities, and other forms of staff support and development. 

The greater benefits of joining the UQ community are broad: from being part of a Group of Eight university, to recognition of prior service with other Australian universities, up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave, 17.5% annual leave loading, flexible working arrangements, and genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process.  

Questions?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Professor Gabrielle Belz, ARC Australian Laureate Fellow, at g.belz@uq.edu.au.

For application inquiries, and to request the full position description of this role, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line. 
 

Want To Apply?

We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload:

• Resume

• Cover letter addressing the selection criteria in the ‘About You’ section above 

Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact talent@uq.edu.au. 

Other Information

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.  

Applications close Saturday 1 November at 11.00pm AEST (Job Reference Number: R-56794).