Postdoctoral Researcher: Pathogen–Host Dynamics & Imaging

University of Technology Sydney; Sydney; On-site; AUD 98,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

UTS invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences. The role focuses on investigating interactions between pathogens and host cells using advanced imaging and sensing technologies, contributing to a NHMRC-funded program affiliated with the Institute of Biomedical Materials and Devices.

You will work under Professor Jiajia Zhou, conduct cutting-edge experiments such as super-resolution imaging and live-cell nanothermometry, publish

Qualifications

• PhD in a biosciences or related field.
• Experience handling pathogenic microorganisms under appropriate biosafety conditions.
• Experience in live-cell imaging and quantitative image analysis.
• Experience in microbiology, virology, immunology, or host-pathogen interaction studies.
• Experience with mammalian cell culture, primary cells, or organoid models.
• Strong publication record and ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct experiments using advanced imaging and sensing technologies.
• Investigate nanoscale mechanisms of pathogen entry, replication, and host response.
• Participate in group meetings, seminars and conferences.
• Publish high-quality research findings.

Skills

Live-cell imaging

Pathogen handling

Publication track record

Collaborative work

Quantitative biology

Mammalian cell culture

Organoid models

Imaging software

Education

PhD in Microbiology/Immunology/Virology/Biomedical Sciences/ Biophysics

Tools

Super-resolution imaging

Single nanoparticle tracking

Live-cell nanothermometry

Job description

UTS invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences. The role focuses on investigating interactions between pathogens and host cells using advanced imaging and sensing technologies, contributing to a NHMRC-funded program affiliated with the Institute of Biomedical Materials and Devices.

You will work under Professor Jiajia Zhou, conduct cutting-edge experiments such as super-resolution imaging and live-cell nanothermometry, publish