Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Islet Biology

About the opportunity

The School of Medical Sciences is recognised as one of the leading centres for medical science education in the world. With over 100 years of excellence in education, we are proud to be training the next generation of medical scientists who will be leading members of the medical research community with an innovative integrated curriculum. Our team of researchers lead key internationally competitive research from molecules to medicines, from patient to policy across a range of therapeutic areas.

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Islet Biology to apply and advance their expertise in research design, methodologies, and delivery within a dynamic and collaborative research environment. The successful candidate will contribute to high-impact research focused on pancreatic beta-cell dysfunction in Type 2 Diabetes, with a particular emphasis on the biology of insulin secretory granules.

The role involves leading and conducting innovative research independently and as part of a team, including the design and implementation of experimental approaches across islet biology, molecular biology, and biochemistry. The Fellow will contribute to the development of research strategies, generate high-quality data, and drive scholarly outputs through publications and presentations.

In addition, the position will play a key role in securing competitive funding, including contributing to and leading grant applications, and in building collaborative partnerships across academic and clinical networks to maximise research impact.

This position is supported by an NHMRC Ideas Project grant and offers an opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research aimed at uncovering mechanisms to preserve beta-cell function and improve outcomes for people living with diabetes.