Job Description

• Institute for Molecular Bioscience

• Full-time (100%), fixed-term position for up to 12 months

• Base salary will be in the range $78,871.35 - $105,004.02 + 17% Superannuation (Academic Level A)

• Based at our St Lucia Campus

About This Opportunity JOB IS FROM: postdocjobs.siteVIEW

This is an exciting opportunity for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to focus their efforts on developing their expertise and emerging research profile in the field of microbial natural products. The purpose of this research is to explore Australian marine microbes (bacteria and fungi) as a source of new natural products that can inspire new treatments for nematode infections in companion animals (e.g. heartworm infection in dogs) and commercial livestock (e.g. gastrointestinal infections in sheep). 

Key responsibilities will include: 

• Research: Collaborate on research projects, seek and manage research funding, publish in reputable journals, utilize best practice research methodologies, and participate in project discussions.

• Supervision and Researcher Development: Supervise students, provide performance feedback and training, and resolve conflict.

• Citizenship and Service: Develop partnerships, demonstrate leadership through mentoring, engage in internal service roles and committees, perform administrative functions, provide support to colleagues, and uphold university values.

This is a research focused position. Further information can be found by viewing UQ’s Criteria for Academic Performance.

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, and within an environment where interdisciplinary collaborations are encouraged.

At the core of our teaching remains our students, and their experience with us sets a foundation for success far beyond graduation. UQ has made a commitment to making education opportunities available for all Queenslanders, regardless of personal, financial, or geographical barriers.

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 including hybrid on site/WFH options and flexible start/finish times, and genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process.

About You

• Completion or near completion of a PhD in organic/natural product chemistry

• Excellent practical skills and experience in the theory, technologies and techniques of organic chemistry, in particular those associated with natural products chemistry.

• Hands on experience in chemical fractionation, and in particular the use of analytical, semi-preparative and preparative high performance liquid chromatography.

• Hands on experience in spectroscopic analysis, including data acquisition, analysis and troubleshooting (NMR, MS, UV-vis).

• Hands on experience in chemical analysis (degradation, derivatization, synthesis, and Marfey’s and Mosher analyses).

• Hands on experience in chemical profiling, and in particular UPLC-DAD-MS and GNPS data acquisition, analysis and troubleshooting.

• Hands on experience in online databases (e.g. SciFinder, Web of Science) as a dereplication and prioritization tool to advance the discovery of novel natural products.

• A commitment to applying laboratory best practice both for productivity and safety.

• A track record of publishing natural products research in leading peer reviewed scientific journals.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with colleagues on multiple projects.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with strong organisational and time management abilities, methodical approach, and self-motivation.

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, education check. 

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

Questions? 

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Dr Angela Salim a.salim@imb.uq.edu.au. For application queries, please contact talent@uq.edu.au stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
 

Want to Apply? 

All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

• Resume

• Cover letter

• Responses to the ‘About You’ section

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.

We know one of our strengths 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. Reach out to talent@uq.edu.au for accessibility support or adjustments.

Applications close Wednesday 15 January 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-45651). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for the week commencing Monday 20 January 2025.