Postdoctoral Fellow - Hogan Laboratory

Date: 18 Feb 2025

Site: VCCC (Parkville)

Location:

MELBOURNE, VIC, AU, 3000

Company: Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre

Unit: Hogan

Division: Cancer Research

Department: Laboratory Research

Enterprise Agreement: Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sect

Hogan

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Postdoctoral Fellow - Hogan Laboratory

The Hogan laboratory is offering an exciting opportunity for a postdoctoral fellow to join our group at Peter Mac. The position requires a highly motivated and skilled scientist to work in the area of lymphatic development and regeneration. The position will involve performing experiments in model systems (zebrafish, mice, cells), analysis of results, preparation of manuscripts and presentation of data at national and international meetings. The incumbent will be required to undertake direct supervision of students. Importantly, the successful candidate will be capable of working in an independent manner. They may assist and supervise junior staff in the team with grant/fellowship applications; manuscript and thesis preparation. This position is responsible for:

Carrying out experiments that fulfil the aims of the project.
Accurate analysis and interpretation of results.
Participation and presentation of results in lab meetings and other hubs.
Development of good working relationships with others both within the laboratory and within the research division.

This position is:

12-months Fixed term, Full-Time
Onsite presence essential at 305 Grattan Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000
$97,770.40 to $113,262.24 AUD (depending on qualifications and experience)
Advertising from 18th February 2025 to 19th March 2025

The successful applicant will be part of a team studying the molecular control of the vasculature in development, regeneration and cancer. Skills required include a PhD with a broad base of molecular, genetic and cell biology techniques. The person should have a strong background in one or more of the following: developmental biology, cell biology, cancer biology, zebrafish, molecular biology, genomics or microscopy. A record of previous publication of scientific papers will be highly advantageous. The person will need to be able to work independently and as part of a team and supervise students and technical staff in the lab. Recent PhD graduates through to experienced senior research fellows are encouraged to apply for this position.

Applicants to this role should provide a covering letter outlining relative key skills and experience to assist us with our assessment.

For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position summary. Alternatively, please contact us using the information below for a confidential discussion.

Hiring Manager: Professor Ben Hogan
Email: ben.hogan@petermac.org

Applications Close: 19th March 2025
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Position Summary

The position requires a highly motivated and skilled scientist to work in the area of lymphatic development and regeneration. The position will involve performing experiments in model systems (zebrafish, mice, cells), analysis of results, preparation of manuscripts and presentation of data at national and international meetings.

The incumbent will be required to undertake direct supervision of students. Importantly, the successful candidate will be capable of working in an independent manner.

They may assist and supervise junior staff in the team with grant/fellowship applications; manuscript and thesis preparation.

The successful applicant will be part of a team studying the molecular control of the vasculature in development, regeneration and cancer. Skills required include a PhD with a broad base of molecular, genetic and cell biology techniques. The person should have a strong background in one or more of the following: developmental biology, cell biology, cancer biology, zebrafish, molecular biology, genomics or microscopy. A record of previous publication of scientific papers will be highly advantageous. The person will need to be able to work independently and as part of a team and supervise students and technical staff in the lab.

Recent PhD graduates through to experienced senior research fellows are encouraged to apply for this position.

Enterprise Agreement

Allied Health Professionals

Classification or Salary Range

1RA6-1RA10

Immunisation Risk Category

Category C: Position within a non-clinical setting

Key Relationships

Internal

Professor Ben Hogan, members of the Hogan lab and the Organogenesis and Cancer Program
Staff members of Research Core Facilities
Cancer Research Division staff and students

External

Staff and students from other research institutes

Education

Skills

Essential Requirements

PhD in genetics, cell biology, developmental biology, molecular biology, biochemistry or cancer biology
A strong track record of scientific research publication relative to career opportunity
Experience in cell and molecular biological techniques and microscopy
High level organisational skills, with demonstrated capacity to establish and achieve goals
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Highly motivated and self-driven
Flexibility and ability to develop new skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated experience in the supervision and training of research staff that is commensurate with career stage and opportunity

Desirable Requirements

Zebrafish research experience
Experience in cerebral vascular or lymphatic vascular research
Grant and paper writing ability

Certifications, Licenses & Registrations

Key Accountabilities

Key Accountabilities	Demonstrated by/Key Performance Indicators
1. Conduct experiments	carry out experiments that fullfill the aims of the project Careful and precise experimental technique Accurate analysis and interpretation of experiment results Ability to work independently Willingness to learn Well-developed organisational skills and planning of experiments Ability to readily learn new techniques To assist as directed in research experiments with other research personnel High level of integrity and ethics
2. Communication of research outcomes	Demonstrated evidence of a team player Participate in lab meetings Presentation of research results at lab meetings and hubs Excellent written communication skills Demonstrated ability to prepare manuscripts
3. Foster a good working relationship with colleagues	Development of good working relationships with others both within the laboratory and within in the Resarch Division Demonstrated ability to work as part of a research team Help with general laboratory maintenance and undertaking fair share of laboratory chores Assistance to others in the lab when needed

Key Accountabilities (Contd..)

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For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position profile. Alternatively, please contact us for a confidential discussion.

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Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.
Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.