Job no: 544090
Work type: Full Time
Location: Sydney, NSW
Categories: Post Doctoral Research Associate
- Employment Type: Full time, 35 hours per week
- Duration: 1-year fixed term
- Remuneration: Academic Level A6- A8 $118K - $126K (based on experience) per annum + 17% Super + Annual leave loading
- Location: Kensington, New South Wales
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold unrestricted work rights to be considered for this position.
Position Summary
The Research Post-Doctoral Fellow (Level A) will contribute to the development and delivery of the Precision Survivorship research program within the Australian Research Centre for Cancer Survivorship (ARCCS). The role focuses on investigating the biological mechanisms and biomarkers associated with cancer survivorship outcomes, supporting research that aims to improve understanding of the long-term health and wellbeing of cancer survivors.
Working within a collaborative and multidisciplinary research environment, the position will undertake preclinical and laboratory-based research using a range of experimental approaches, including animal models, cell culture, molecular and protein-based assays, and immunohistochemistry. The role will also contribute to the analysis and interpretation of biological, molecular and clinical data, development of laboratory protocols and research capabilities, and translation of research findings into meaningful outcomes for cancer survivorship.
The successful candidate will demonstrate strong laboratory and analytical skills, sound research methodologies, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. The role offers opportunities to contribute to high-quality research publications, research collaborations, funding applications and student supervision, while engaging with scientific, clinical and consumer stakeholders to support innovative and impactful cancer survivorship research.
The position reports to Senior Research Fellow Dr Adam Walker and has no direct reports.
Some Key Skills Required:
- A PhD in cancer survivorship, cancer biology, molecular biology, biomedical science, pharmacology, psychology, immunology or a related discipline, with research experience relevant to cancer and/or cancer survivorship.
- Demonstrated experience in preclinical and laboratory-based research, including animal models and mammalian cell culture, preferably in cancer, cancer treatment, treatment-related effects or biological processes relevant to cancer survivorship.
- Demonstrated experience in relevant molecular and cellular techniques, which may include gene and protein expression analysis, immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, microscopy and related molecular assays.
- Experience in biomarker research and analysis, with experience working with human biospecimens and/or human-derived biological data desirable.
- Demonstrated ability to undertake, optimise and troubleshoot experimental approaches and contribute to the development and documentation of laboratory protocols, standard operating procedures and research workflows.
- Demonstrated quantitative and analytical skills, including experience analysing, interpreting and visualising biological or biomedical data using appropriate statistical or computational approaches.
- Knowledge of animal and/or human research ethics, research governance and responsible research conduct, with experience contributing to ethics and governance applications desirable.
Please refer to the position description for full details.
Benefits and Culture:
UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to a plethora of UNSW-perks including:
- Career development opportunities
- 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
- 10 days paid cultural leave per year
- Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
- Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)
More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here.
How to Apply:
Submit your application including your resume & selection criteria online before Sunday 15th November at 11:55pm.
Pre-Employment Checks:
As part of our recruitment process candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment screening, which may include reference checks, qualification verification, right-to-work verification, and criminal history screening where relevant to the role.
Compliance with the necessary combination of these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW.
Get in Touch:
Aarti
Talent Acquisition Associate
Please apply through the application portal and not via the contact above.
UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
Advertised: 2026-11-05
Applications close: 2026-11-15