Molecular Microbiology & Diagnostics Fellow

UOM University of Melbourne; Parkville; Vor Ort; AUD 125.000 - 148.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

17% superannuation

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Health and wellbeing programs

Professional development opportunities

LinkedIn Learning access

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Zusammenfassung

The University of Melbourne invites applications for a Research Fellow in Molecular Microbiology. You will lead and contribute to research translating microbial insights into clinical diagnostics, collaborating with clinical and industry partners to accelerate postdoctoral work.

You will design and validate novel molecular assays, publish impactful findings, and mentor students while engaging with multidisciplinary teams. A PhD and strong publication record are required.

Qualifikationen

• PhD in Microbiology or related discipline required.
• Strong expertise in PCR, sequencing, microbial culture and molecular cloning.
• Experience in developing, optimising or validating molecular diagnostic assays for infectious diseases.
• Strong publication record and ability to communicate research clearly.
• Ability to manage projects both independently and in teams.
• Experience applying genomics/bioinformatics for pathogen detection and characterisation.

Aufgaben

• Lead innovative molecular microbiology research on infectious diseases with increasing independence.
• Design, develop, optimise and validate molecular diagnostic assays.
• Publish high-quality outputs and present at conferences.
• Supervise and mentor students and junior researchers.
• Collaborate with clinical, public health or industry partners to advance translational diagnostics.

Kenntnisse

PCR

Sequencing

Microbial culture

Molecular cloning

Genomics / Bioinformatics

Ausbildung

PhD in Microbiology or related

Jobbeschreibung

The University of Melbourne invites applications for a Research Fellow in Molecular Microbiology. You will lead and contribute to research translating microbial insights into clinical diagnostics, collaborating with clinical and industry partners to accelerate postdoctoral work.

You will design and validate novel molecular assays, publish impactful findings, and mentor students while engaging with multidisciplinary teams. A PhD and strong publication record are required.