Postdoctoral Scientist, Cardiac Genomics & hiPSC Biology

Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute Limited; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

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Job summary

The Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute in Sydney is seeking an early to mid-career Postdoctoral Scientist to join the McNamara Lab. You will work on modelling genetic heart disease using hiPSCs, CRISPR-based screens, and omics approaches with close mentorship from Dr James McNamara.

Based in the McNamara Lab, you will contribute to and shape an expanding program, collaborating with a dynamic team to deliver high‑impact cardiovascular research findings.

Qualifications

• PhD in molecular biology, cancer biology, immunology or a related biomedical discipline.
• Extensive experience in mammalian cell culture.
• Strong molecular biology skills including cloning, vector design and lentiviral production.
• Experience with sequencing-based omics technologies and associated analysis.
• A strong publication record and demonstrated ability to deliver research outcomes.
• Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Designing and executing complex cardiac research projects.
• Culturing, maintaining and differentiating human pluripotent stem cell lines.
• Performing molecular cloning, genetic modification and CRISPR-Cas9-based experiments.
• Generating and analysing cardiac organoids and functional datasets.
• Contributing to sequencing-based multiomics experiments and analysis.
• Preparing data for publications, presentations, grant and fellowship applications.
• Mentoring students and junior laboratory members.
• Working collaboratively with laboratory colleagues and external collaborators.
• Maintaining accurate experimental records and documentation.
• Supporting laboratory operations, including equipment, ordering and compliance activities.

Skills

Mammalian cell culture

Molecular biology

CRISPR screening

Single-cell tech

R & Python

hiPSC culture

Signalling biology

Education

PhD in molecular biology

Tools

CRISPR-Cas9

Induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs)

Job description

The Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute in Sydney is seeking an early to mid-career Postdoctoral Scientist to join the McNamara Lab. You will work on modelling genetic heart disease using hiPSCs, CRISPR-based screens, and omics approaches with close mentorship from Dr James McNamara.

Based in the McNamara Lab, you will contribute to and shape an expanding program, collaborating with a dynamic team to deliver high‑impact cardiovascular research findings.