Postdoctoral Research Fellow – Structural Biology and Drug Design (uq)
Job posting number: #130714 (Ref:R-40802)
This Job Posting is Expired.
Job Description
Work with a diverse team of experts and collaborate on joint research projects, fostering a rich environment for professional growth and innovation.
Join a forefront research initiative focusing on structural biology and structure-guided inhibitor design.
Take advantage of state-of-the-art facilities available at UQ.
Be part of a process that could translate research into real-world applications, including the commercialisation of intellectual property, thus bridging the gap between science and industry.
Join a university ranked in the JOB IS FROM: postdocjobs.oneVIEWworld’s top 50
Based at our vibrant and picturesque St Lucia Campus
About UQ
As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, and within an environment where interdisciplinary collaborations are encouraged.
At the core of our teaching remains our students, and their experience with us sets a foundation for success far beyond graduation. UQ has made a commitment to making education opportunities available for all Queenslanders, regardless of personal, financial, or geographical barriers.
As part of our commitment to excellence in research and professional practice in academic contexts, we are proud to provide our staff with access to world-class facilities and equipment, grant writing support, greater research funding opportunities, and other forms of staff support and development.
About This Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to engage in research in a structural biology and structure-guided inhibitor design. The main area of study will involve the characterization of three-dimensional structures of protein complexes involved in signalling by TIR (Toll/interleukin-1 receptor) domains in the Toll-like receptor and related pathways, the key pathways contributing to inflammation and neurodegeneration, and evaluate inhibitors targeting these protein complexes as leads for anti-inflammatory therapeutics. Projects may involve protein production, structural characterization by cryo electron microscopy and other techniques, and structure-guided inhibitor design.
Key responsibilities will include:
Conduct research in the area agreed with the supervisor.
Produce quality research outputs such as scholarly papers and conference presentations.
Participate in applications for competitive research funding to support projects and activities.
Work with colleagues in the development of joint research projects and applications for competitive research funding support.
Contribute to progressing towards transfer of knowledge, technology and practices to research end users through translation, including commercialisation of UQ intellectual property.
Develop a coherent research program and an emerging research profile.
Review and draw upon best practice research methodologies.
Contribute to the effective supervision of Honours and Higher Degree by Research students.
This is a research focused position. Further information can be found by viewing UQ’s Criteria for Academic Performance.
This is a full-time (100%), fixed-term position for up to 1 year (extension possible, subject to funding) at Academic level A. The full-time equivalent base salary will be in the range of $78,871.35 - $105,004.02, plus a generous super allowance of up to 17%. The total FTE package will be up to $92,279.48 - $122,854.70 annually. As these roles are covered by an Enterprise Agreement, you will also receive regular remuneration increases in line with the Enterprise Agreement.
The greater benefits of joining the UQ community are broad: from being part of a Group of Eight university, to recognition of prior service with other Australian universities, up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave, 17.5% annual leave loading, flexible working arrangements including hybrid on site/WFH options and flexible start/finish times, and genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process.
About You
Completion or near completion of a PhD in the discipline area.
An emerging profile in research in the discipline area.
Evidence of publications in reputed refereed journals and presenting at conferences.
Evidence of contributions towards successfully obtaining external research funding, if applicable.
Some experience in meaningful internal service roles and contributions towards external activities.
Sponsorship: Visa sponsorship may be available for this appointment. You can find out more about life in Australia’s Sunshine State here.
Questions?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Professor Bostjan Kobe via b.kobe@uq.edu.au.
For application queries, please contact talent@uq.edu.au stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
Want to Apply?
All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:
Resume
Cover letter addressing the ‘About You’ section
Other Information
At UQ we know that our greatest strengths come from our diverse mix of colleagues, this is reflected in our ongoing commitment to creating an environment focused on equity, diversity and inclusion. We ensure that we are always attracting, retaining and promoting colleagues who are representative of the diversity in the broader community, whether that be gender identity, LGBTQIA+, cultural and/or linguistic, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with a disability, or age. Accessibility requirements and/or adjustments can be directed to talent@uq.edu.au.
If you are a current employee (including casual staff and HDR scholars) or hold an unpaid/affiliate appointment, please login to your staff Workday account and visit the internal careers board to apply for this opportunity. Please do NOT apply via the external job board.
Applications close 13 August 2024 at 11.00pm AEST (R-40802). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for late August/early September 2024.