Postdoc: Immunology & Urinary Tract Disease

Times Higher Education; Sydney; On-site; AUD 106,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

Job summary

The Urinary Tract Disease Research Group at the University of Sydney is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to advance a program investigating urinary tract diseases, combining immunology, microbiology and translational approaches. Lead preclinical studies and collaborate across disciplines to translate findings into diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.

The role emphasizes independence, high-quality publications and opportunities to build an international research profile within a dynamic

Qualifications

• PhD in immunology or a closely related biomedical discipline (e.g. microbiology, molecular biology, biomedical science, medical science)
• Extensive hands-on experience with mouse models of disease, including experimental design and tissue collection
• Demonstrated expertise in immunology, host-pathogen interactions, inflammation and infectious disease biology
• Proven ability to complete independent biomedical research and publish findings
• Strong publication record relative to career stage
• Experience with a broad range of molecular, cellular and translational biomedical techniques
• Strong analytical, organisational, time and problem-solving skills
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including scientific writing and presentations
• Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary research team

Responsibilities

• Design, conduct and lead laboratory-based research projects investigating urinary tract disease
• Employ and develop advanced experimental techniques including immunology, molecular biology and biomarker discovery
• Analyse and interpret complex datasets and contribute to high-quality research outputs and publications
• Assist with supervision and mentoring of honours, PhD and research students
• Contribute to grant applications, ethics submissions and research reporting
• Establish and maintain productive collaborations with academic, clinical and industry stakeholders
• Present research findings at local seminars, national conferences and international meetings
• Undertake administrative activities and contribute to school and faculty initiatives
• Foster a positive and inclusive research culture and support strategic priorities of the school and university
• Undertake other duties appropriate to the role

Skills

Immunology

Host-pathogen interactions

Molecular biology

Biomarker discovery

Data analysis

Scientific writing

Team collaboration

Publications

Education

PhD in immunology or related biomedical discipline

Tools

Laboratory techniques

Job description

The Urinary Tract Disease Research Group at the University of Sydney is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to advance a program investigating urinary tract diseases, combining immunology, microbiology and translational approaches. Lead preclinical studies and collaborate across disciplines to translate findings into diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.

The role emphasizes independence, high-quality publications and opportunities to build an international research profile within a dynamic