Postdoctoral Researcher – Cheng Lab
MELBOURNE, VIC, AU, 3000
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Postdoctoral Researcher - Cheng Laboratory
- 24-month Fixed Term, Full Time Position
- 1RA6 - 1RA10
The successful applicant will be part of a small team to work on organ cross talk/ metabolism, or developmental neurobiology related projects in Drosophila. This position is responsible for:
- Conducting experiments with a careful and precisce technique.
- Accurately analysing and interpreting experimental results.
- Participate in and present research results in lab meetings and hubs.
- Developing good working relationships with others both within the laboratory and within the Research division.
This position is:
- Fixed-Term, Full-Time
- Onsite presence essential at 305 Grattan Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000
- Basic Salary Range: $97,770.40 to $113,262.24 AUD
- Advertising from Tuesday, 17th December, 2024 to Tuesday, 14th January, 2025
Skills required include a PhD (either approved or submitted and under review), with a broad base of molecular, genetic and cell biology techniques. The person will need to supervise students and technical staff in the lab. The person should have a strong background in cell/ molecular/developmental biology and /or metabolism.
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: A/Prof. Louise Cheng
Email: louise.cheng@petermac.org
Applications Close: 11:59PM Tuesday, 14th January, 2025
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Position Summary
The successful applicant will be part of a small team to work on organ cross talk/ metabolism, or developmental neurobiology related projects in Drosophila.
Skills required include a PhD (either approved or submitted and under review), with a broad base of molecular, genetic and cell biology techniques. The person will need to supervise students and technical staff in the lab. The person should have a strong background in cell/ molecular/developmental biology and /or metabolism.
Enterprise Agreement
Allied Health Professionals
Classification or Salary Range
1RA5 - 1RA10
Immunisation Risk Category
Category C: Position within a non-clinical setting.
Key Relationships
Internal: Louise Cheng and members of the Cheng Lab
External: Staff and students fron other research institutes
Education
Skills
Essential Requirements:
• PhD in genetics, cell biology, developmental biology, molecular biology
• Experience in cell and molecular biological techniques
• Strong knowledge and research experience in cell/developmental biology/metabolism/physiology.
• Demonstrated statistical analysis and manuscript preparation skills; including a solid track record of research publications;
• High level organisational skills, with demonstrated capacity to establish and achieve goals
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Highly motivated and self-driven.
• Flexibilligy and ability to develop new skills
Desirable Requirements:
• Drosophila research experience
Certifications, Licenses & Registrations
Key Accountabilities
1. Conduct experiments:
• Careful and precise experimental technique.
• Accurate analysis and interpretation of experiment results.
• Ability to work independently
• Willingness to learn.
• Well developed organizational 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. Communications of research outcomes:
• Demonstrated evidence of a team player
• Participate in lab meetings.
• Presentation of research results at lab meetings and Hubs.
• Excellent and 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 the Research 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.
Peter Mac requires its staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Please contact us if you would like to discuss this requirement.
WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC
- 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.