"Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Chromatin Biology"

• Based in College of Health at the North Terrace Location
• Full-time 24-month fixed term contract
• Opportunity to collaborate with experts in diverse fields at the Adelaide biomedical precinct.

Train with an amazing group of molecular biologists focussed on addressing critical gaps in our understandings of the role of chromatin in development and diseases like cancer.

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Work that matters

We seek a highly motivated, creative scientist to spearhead a project using stem cell and models to address a fundamental question in chromatin biology: How do epigenetic features contribute to the regulation of the genome?

We study how chromatin drives specificity for regulating gene expression.

You will be dissecting the molecular features of transcription factors and cofactors that enables such specificity on chromatin, where recent technical advances in genomics and proteomics means that we can now achieve a remarkable degree of insight into fundamental molecular events.

Curious to learn more? Explore the full role description below to discover more about this opportunity.

The team

Reporting to Group Leader, Dr Luke Isbel, and working within the Molecular Epigenetics Laboratory at SAiGENCI, you will have ample professional, scientific and mentoring opportunities to develop into a highly visible future leader in their own right.

This opportunity encourages you to establish yourself in a new institute and to have a profound impact on the research environment.

Visit the AU website to learn more about SAiGENCI.

Our people

Our people are guided by purpose, curiosity and a commitment to lifelong learning. We embrace authenticity, innovation and collaboration, and harness diverse thinking in our pursuit of excellence.

• This research role provides access to core equipment such as imaging, flow cytometry and other state-of-the-art tools.
• You will be able to develop strong working relationships with your colleagues and contribute to a stable and reliable team.
• You will be part of a supportive team that values communication and teamwork.

Learn more about our people, what we stand for and what we offer at Careers at AU.

Experience

To join our community and thrive in this role, you will likely have the following skills and experience:

• A PhD in genomics or stem cell biology
• A working knowledge of tissue culture
• Experience in functional genomics techniques
• A solid track record of academic success

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion where diversity is celebrated and everyone feels respected and valued. Adelaide University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and people of all ages, genders, cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities. We are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements and providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Launch your future with Adelaide University now

Applying is simple. Simply click on the Apply Now button and upload:

• your current CV
• a cover letter that tells us why you’re excited about the role

Submit your application by 11:55pm Friday 27 February 2026

The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

For further information about this opportunity, please contact:

Luke Isbel
Group Leader in the Cancer Epigenetics Program at the South Australian immunoGENomics Cancer Institute - SAiGENCI, and Adelaide Centre for Epigenetics – ACE.
E: luke.isbel@adelaide.edu.au