"Research Fellow – Bacterial Surface Structures"

• Part-time
• Primary Location (Campus): Gold Coast Campus
• Employment Type: Part Time
• Department ID: School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences - PAM
• Appointment Type: Fixed Term

Company Description

Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.

Griffith was created to be a different type of university. You’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them.

Why? Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence.

Job Description

We are seeking a passionate Research Fellow (Grade 1) who will develop, coordinate, and contribute to the research projects of the laboratory in the fields of bacterial genomics and genetics, and bacterial surface polysaccharides.

Within this role you will work with Associate Professor Johanna Kenyon on a nationally competitive Australian Research Council Future Fellowship grant.

The Research Fellow will work within the Bacterial Polysaccharides Research Laboratory that employs both experimental laboratory and bioinformatics approaches to investigate the diversity and evolution of cell surface polysaccharides produced by important multi-drug resistant bacterial pathogens. The research fellow will work on blended projects involving both laboratory and bioinformatics components. You will be accountable for day-to-day operations including resourcing, scheduling, prioritisation, task coordination within a team context, as well as reporting and delivering objectives and deliverables within agreed time frames and budgets.

What we can offer

This is a fixed term (ending 31st July 2027), part-time position (0.6FTE) and will be primarily based at the Griffith University Gold Coast campus. As Griffith is a multi-campus University you may be required to work across other campus locations.

Salary Range

The full time equivalent base salary will be Academic Level RF1 with PhD range $95,845 - $99,367per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $112,138 - $116,259 per annum.

Griffith University’s campuses are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.

Qualifications

What matters most is your drive to create a brighter future that benefits all. Through our core principles of excellence, ethics and engagement, you’ll thrive on seeing the direct and lasting impact you’ll have on every community and every future.

To be successful in this role, you will also hold a PhD or equivalent in the field of molecular microbiology, bacterial genomics, or another relevant discipline. In addition to this, you will have:

• Demonstrated skills in bacterial genomics, sequencing data, or bioinformatics, as well as laboratory skills in the areas of microbiology and molecular biology.
• A strong research track record evidenced by first-authored publications in high quality journals, and conference presentations.
• Experience working independently and in a team, with excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills. Experience in graduate student supervision is also desirable.
• A high level of scientific literacy, as well as verbal and written communication.

Additional Information

As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:

• A wide range of Learning and Development opportunities.
• Mix of on campus and work from home options available and a supportive work environment.
• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts.
• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading.
• Support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme.
• Opportunities for internal mobility.
• Health Safety and Wellbeing initiatives – on campus Gym facilities.

How to apply

At Griffith, we’re committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you’re from. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith’s Modern Slavery Policy.

Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following:

A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the qualifications above and the position description).

Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details.

Applicants must have unrestricted working rights. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Successful candidates may be subject to a criminal history check.

For further information specifically about this role, please contact Associate Professor Johanna Kenyon, ARC Future Fellow, School of Pharmacy and Medical Science on j.kenyon@griffith.edu.au.

For application support, please contact People Services on 07 3735 4011, referencing job number REF5763B.

Closing date: Sunday 18th August 2024 at 5:00pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online.