Postdoctoral Research Associate

• Full time, 24 months fixed term position (possibility of extension). Located at the Charles Perkins Centre on the Camperdown Campus

• Opportunity to conduct research within the Faculty of Medicine and Health

• Base Salary Level A, $86,584 - $116,679 p.a. + 17% superannuation 

About the opportunity

The School of Medical Sciences (SOMS) are welcoming applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Biomaterial to join the team and explore how biomaterials with varying physical and mechanical properties drive the phenotypic and functional responses of regenerative stem cells.

The successful candidate will be working under the supervision of A/Prof Khoon Lim. Work will be conducted in the Charles Perkins Centre at the University of Sydney, a multidisciplinary research centre which aims to generate innovative solutions to combat global health challenges. The candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary team with strengths in biomaterial fabrication and stem cell biology, and help drive new research on the functional interplay between biomaterial properties and cellular aging behaviour.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• perform research, both independently and as part of a team, to characterise cell functions in response to novel biomaterials

• drive and contribute to original research, review papers, and conference presentations

• participate in regular project meetings with supervisors and research teams

• support the training and supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate research students

• support general laboratory operations, including managing inventories and addressing WHS requirements.

About you

The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Biomaterials who has:

• a PhD in cell biology, molecular biology, biomedical engineering, biotechnology, biomaterials or a related area

• a strong track record of publishing research in high-impact journals

• demonstrated proficiency in cell and molecular techniques, including: stem cell culture (including mesenchymal stromal cells), functional differentiation assays, proteomic analysis (including secretome analysis), small animal studies, flow cytometry, quantitative RT-PCR, Western blotting, ELISA, immunohistochemistry, fluorescence and confocal microscopy

• demonstrated ability to drive and conduct research efficiently and independently

• ability to collaborate in multidisciplinary teams to contribute to long-term research goals

• experience in, or willingness to train research students

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 completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. 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.

EEO statement 

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. 

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion. 

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.  

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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Tooba Fida, Recruitment Operations by email to tooba.fida@sydney.edu.au

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