Postdoctoral Researcher in Gut Microbiome and Immunotherapy (usyd)

Job Description

• Full time, 2 years fixed term with potential extension. Located on the Camperdown Campus at the School of Life and Environmental Sciences (SOLES)

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• Exciting research opportunity to investigate the role of the gut microbiota in cancer and immunotherapy

• Base Salary, level A $105,314 - $116,679 p.a + 17% superannuation 

About the opportunity

The School of Life and Environmental Sciences (SOLES) is currently seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher in Gut Microbiome and Immunotherapy. Our research group is focused on the role of the gut microbial community in intestinal disorders and cancer, and how diet and the microbiota can be leveraged to improve health outcomes. Our recent work has identified the gut microbiota as an important factor in cancer immunotherapy outcomes.

This role represents an exciting opportunity to contribute to a high impact, NHMRC-funded project and collaborate with leading experts in melanoma and immuno-oncology. We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled researcher to join our team based at the Charles Perkins Centre, with the opportunity to further your research career in a supportive, collaborative environment.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• work within a team of researchers and students, and engage with collaborators, under the supervision of academic and research group leader

• conduct research and scholarly activity (independently and as part of a team) relevant to the human gut microbiome, gut health and cancer

• undertake experimental tasks, including analysis of microbiomes, human biospecimens and/or murine studies, and related techniques such as anaerobic microbiology, cell culture and molecular biology.

• apply bioinformatics approaches to analyse microbiome-related and other datasets

• maintain high standards and thorough records of research, and excellence in all research activities

• training and supervising/mentoring of students and research assistants as appropriate for career stage

• contribute to administrative tasks associated with research projects.

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 and are looking for a Postdoctoral Research Associate who has:

• a PHD (or near completion) in a relevant field (human gut microbiome; or related areas such as microbiology/immunology/gastroenterology)

• demonstrated capacity to perform laboratory-based techniques such as: gut microbiome profiling; anaerobic microbiology; immunological methods and cell culture

• demonstrated capacity to perform bioinformatics-based analyses of gut microbiome or related datasets

• ability to work with murine models and human biospecimens relevant to gut microbiome and cancer

• experience in presenting scientific research outcomes and preparing these for publication

• ability to work effectively with a collaborative team of different career stages and experts in different fields

• ability to work independently, plan and execute research projects, and deliver outputs on time

• knowledge of WHS in a PC2 lab environment.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role 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. 

How to apply

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