Postdoctoral Research Associate in Immunotherapy

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

Job summary

The University of Sydney is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Immunotherapy to advance knowledge in T cell biology and translational immunology. The role involves independent and collaborative research with broad supervision, contributing to scholarly activities and the school’s research agenda.

You will mentor students informally, participate in Faculty and School activities, and help drive strategic priorities while expanding your research profile within your discipline.

Qualifications

• PhD in immunology or related field.
• Experience in T cell immunology and transcription factors analyses in CAR T cells would be an advantage.
• Demonstrated understanding of research and scholarly activities.
• Developing research profile within your discipline.
• Experience developing networks with academic, industry and professional partners.
• Strong research, planning and organisational skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to deliver presentations.
• Computer literacy and ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• conduct research and scholarly activities independently or as part of a team, contributing to knowledge and advancement within your discipline
• develop and refine independent research skills under the guidance of more senior academic staff
• provide informal mentoring and advice to students within your discipline
• undertake administrative tasks and contribute to Faculty and School meetings
• contribute to a positive workplace culture that values diversity of thought, collaboration, excellence and outcomes
• support and contribute to the University's and Faculty's strategic priorities
• undertake other duties and projects appropriate to the classification of the role.

Skills

T cell immunology

CAR T cells analysis

Education

PhD in relevant field

Job description

Full time, fixed term until December 2029

Base Salary starting from $117,936 + 17% superannuation

Exciting opportunity to be a Postdoctoral Research Associate with Professor Cameron Turtle

About the opportunity

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Immunotherapy to contribute to the School's research agenda through independent and collaborative research. You will apply and develop your research expertise to advance knowledge within your discipline, conduct original research and scholarly activities, and further develop your research profile while working under broad supervision.

This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with academic colleagues and research partners, provide informal mentoring and advice to students, and contribute to the broader academic activities and strategic priorities of the School and Faculty.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• conduct research and scholarly or professional activities independently or as part of a team, contributing to knowledge and advancement within your discipline
• develop and refine independent research skills under the guidance of more senior academic staff
• provide informal mentoring and advice to students within your discipline
• undertake administrative tasks and contribute to Faculty and School meetings
• contribute to a positive workplace culture that values diversity of thought, collaboration, excellence and outcomes
• support and contribute to the University's and Faculty's strategic priorities
• undertake other duties and projects appropriate to the classification of the role.

About you

• doctorate or PhD in a relevant field
• expertise in T cell immunology and analyses of transcription factors in CAR T cells would be an advantage
• demonstrated understanding of the relevant subject matter and experience conducting original research and/or scholarly activities
• a developing research profile within your discipline or area of expertise
• experience developing networks with academic, industry and professional partners or stakeholders
• strong research, planning and organisational skills
• effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to deliver presentations
• computer literacy and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Work Rights: you must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University's obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

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Applications Close

Wednesday 11 November 2026 11:59 PM

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