MCSA Postdoctoral Global Fellowship in Drug Development for Toxin Pharmacology

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Job summary

A prestigious 3-year Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions Postdoctoral Global Fellowship is available at Monash University Malaysia, focusing on drug development for snake venom toxins. This role involves leading impactful research projects, offers international collaboration opportunities, and supports early career development.

Qualifications

• Must hold a relevant PhD at the time of application.
• Excellent track record of publications.
• Proficient in research and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead innovative research in drug development for toxin envenomation.
• Investigate mechanistic actions and structure-activity relationships.
• Conduct preclinical assessments.

Skills

Research skills

Data analysis

Writing skills

Teamwork

Bioinformatics

Education

PhD in pharmacology, toxinology, biomedical science, biochemistry or biology-related field

Job description

Organisation / Company Monash University Malaysia Laboratory Toxin Pharmacology Lab Is the Hosting related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

We seek highly motivated postdoctoral researchers to submit expressions of interest (EOI) for a 3-year Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Postdoctoral Global Fellowship in drug development for snake venom toxins-induced necrosis. This prestigious fellowship offers an excellent opportunity for career development and international attachment in pharmacology and toxinology research. The fellowship also opens opportunities for international collaborations between Asia-Pacific and the EU. This fellowship also fosters early career development support.

The candidate will lead innovative research projects in drug development for toxin envenomation, including mechanistic actions, structure-activity relationships, and preclinical assessment.

Upon successful application, you will be hosted in Monash University Malaysia (Dr Michelle Yap – Toxin Pharmacology Lab) for 2 years and 1 year at Lancaster University (Dr Steve R Hall).

• Must hold a PhD in pharmacology, toxinology, biomedical science, biochemistry or biology-related field at the time of application.
• Meets MSCA requirements for this Global Fellowship: The applicant must be national or long-term resident (5 years+) of an EU Member State or Horizon Europe Associated Country.
• Demonstrates an excellent track record of publications.
• Demonstrates proficiency in research, laboratory, and data analysis skills; bioinformatics knowledge is an added advantage.
• Demonstrates proficiency in writing and communication skills
• Demonstrates ability to work effectively in a team.

To express interest, please submit a CV, and motivation to apply with two recommendation letters from academic supervisors or collaborators. We will contact the shortlisted candidate to prepare for the application.

Closing Date for Applications:

To allow ample preparation time for application and proposal writing, we anticipate the closing date to be 31st March 2025. However, please note that the call will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. Early submissions are encouraged.

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