Postdoctoral Fellow (Molecular Medicine, Parkinson’s disease)

• Employment Type: Full - time (35 hours a week)
• Duration: 1 Year Fixed Term
• Remuneration: $113,891 base (+ 17% Super, leave loading)
• Location: Kensington, Sydney   

Why this role matters 

The Postdoctoral fellow will contribute to the development of a method to detect biomarkers for Parkinson’s disease using our proprietary single molecule instruments. The role will be to validate the assay and examine the effects of comorbidities on the results. In particular, the postdoctoral fellow will examine the link between the metabolic pathways and neurodegeneration.

Some key skills required: 

• A PhD in a related discipline, and/or relevant work experience.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake high quality academic research and conduct independent research with limited supervision, demonstrated ability to apply for funding and awards.
• Demonstrated track record of publications and conference presentations relative to opportunity.
• Background in lipid metabolism as it relates to pathology, complemented by hands-on experience in cell culture and biological chemistry techniques.
• Comprehensive knowledge of current research, methodologies, challenges, and advancements in Parkinson’s disease.
• Demonstrated experience in single molecule spectroscopy and microscopy

Please refer to the position description for full details.

How to apply:

Please click on Apply now to apply online. Applications should not be sent to the contact listed below. If you can provide a resume and a separate document addressing the main skills and experience listed in the position description. A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.

Contact:

Merita O'Connell, Talent Acquisition Consultant

E:  merita.oconnell@unsw.edu.au

Applications close:  Sunday 24^th November before 11.30pm

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