Postdoc: Flexible Stem Cell Genomics & Single-Cell Research

The University of Queensland; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Queensland is seeking a driven researcher for a full-time, fixed-term position in the Institute for Molecular Bioscience on a population genetics and single-cell genomics project. The role focuses on stem cell culture, large-scale experiments and downstream analyses with a strong emphasis on collaboration with computational colleagues.

Completion or near completion of a PhD is required, alongside evidence of high-quality publications, the ability to mentor others, and excellent

Qualifications

• Completion, or near completion, of a PhD in Stem Cell Biology, Genetics, Genomics, Cell Biology, Computational Biology or a closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with human pluripotent stem cell culture and differentiation.
• Experience planning, executing and troubleshooting large-scale or technically complex biological experiments.
• Evidence of high-quality publications and conference presentations.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary, collaborative research team.
• Experience mentoring or supervising students or junior researchers.

Responsibilities

• Design, lead and troubleshoot large-scale stem cell experiments including population-scale iPSC culture and single-cell profiling.
• Publish high-quality research outputs and contribute to project direction.
• Mentor junior researchers and students in stem cell culture and experimental design.
• Foster a safe, inclusive and collaborative laboratory environment and engage with industry and government partners.

Skills

Stem cell culture

Large-scale experiments

Publications and presentations

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Communication and organisation

Bioinformatics (R/Python)

Single-cell technologies

Education

PhD in Stem Cell Biology or related

Tools

R

Python

Single-cell sequencing

Job description

The University of Queensland is seeking a driven researcher for a full-time, fixed-term position in the Institute for Molecular Bioscience on a population genetics and single-cell genomics project. The role focuses on stem cell culture, large-scale experiments and downstream analyses with a strong emphasis on collaboration with computational colleagues.

Completion or near completion of a PhD is required, alongside evidence of high-quality publications, the ability to mentor others, and excellent