Immunology Postdoc — Urinary Tract Disease Research

University of Sydney; Camperdown; On-site; AUD 106,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Sydney invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Immunology and Urinary Tract Disease within the School of Medical Sciences, based at the Camperdown Campus. The role is full-time, fixed-term for 12 months with the possibility for extension up to 2 years, with a base salary starting from US$117,936 plus 17% superannuation.

The Urinary Tract Disease Research Group seeks a highly motivated candidate to join a growing program applying immunology, microbiology

Qualifications

• PhD in immunology or closely related biomedical discipline.
• Extensive hands-on experience with mouse models of disease.
• Demonstrated expertise in immunology and host-pathogen interactions.
• Experience conducting independent biomedical research to completion.
• Strong publication record for career stage.
• Experience with molecular, cellular and translational research techniques.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, conduct and lead laboratory-based research projects on urinary tract disease.
• Develop advanced experimental techniques in immunology and molecular biology.
• Analyze complex datasets and contribute to publications.
• Mentor honours, PhD and research students.
• Contribute to grants, ethics submissions and reporting.
• Build collaborations with academic, clinical and industry partners.
• Present research at seminars, conferences and meetings.
• Perform administrative duties and support school initiatives.
• Foster an inclusive, collaborative research culture.

Skills

Immunology

Host-pathogen interactions

Animal models

Biomedical research

Scientific communication

Education

PhD in immunology or closely related biomedical discipline

Tools

Mouse models

Molecular biology

Biomarker discovery

Translational research

Job description

The University of Sydney invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Immunology and Urinary Tract Disease within the School of Medical Sciences, based at the Camperdown Campus. The role is full-time, fixed-term for 12 months with the possibility for extension up to 2 years, with a base salary starting from US$117,936 plus 17% superannuation.

The Urinary Tract Disease Research Group seeks a highly motivated candidate to join a growing program applying immunology, microbiology