"Postdoctoral Research Fellow/Research Officer - Immunology and Cell Biology"

• Institute for Molecular Bioscience
• Full-time (100%), fixed-term position for up to 2 years
• Base salary will be in the range $83,698.91 - $111,431.10 + 17% Superannuation (Academic Level A)
• Based at our St Lucia Campus

About This Opportunity

We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow/Research Officer to help advance groundbreaking research targeting inflammation‑driven chronic diseases and antimicrobial‑resistant bacterial infections.

In this role, you’ll use mRNA‑ and small‑molecule‑based approaches to modulate immunometabolic pathways in macrophages, suppress pathological inflammation, and investigate mechanisms of action in models of sepsis and chronic liver disease.

You will lead day‑to‑day research across immunology, cell biology, biochemistry, and microbiology, while also contributing to student and/or staff supervision. You’ll work with cutting‑edge assays and collaborate with leading national and international experts.

Find more information on Professor Matt Sweet’s Laboratory (IMB) - https://imb.uq.edu.au/research-groups/sweet

Key responsibilities will include:

• Research: Establish a research program, collaborate on research projects, seek and manage research funding, publish in reputable journals, utilize best practice research methodologies, and participate in project discussions.
• Supervision and Researcher Development: Supervise students, recruit and manage employees, provide performance feedback and training, resolve conflicts, and ensure correct remuneration and benefits.
• Citizenship and Service: Develop partnerships, demonstrate leadership through mentoring, engage in internal service roles and committees, perform administrative functions, provide support to colleagues, and uphold university values.

This is a research focused position. Further information can be found by viewing UQ’s Criteria for Academic Performance.

About You

• Completion or near completion of a PhD in the area of immunology and/or cell biology.
• An emerging profile in research in the area of immunology and/or cell biology.
• Evidence of experience with animal models of acute and/or chronic inflammatory conditions.
• Evidence of experience with immunometabolism-related research.
• Evidence of publications in reputed refereed journals and conference presentations.
• Evidence of contributions towards successfully obtaining external research funding.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and to effectively supervise others.
• Some experience in meaningful internal service roles and contributions towards external activities.

Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks... You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

Questions?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Professor Matt Sweet at m.sweet@imb.uq.edu.au.

For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.

Want to Apply?

We welcome applications from all individuals... To be considered, please ensure you upload:

• Resume
• Cover letter addressing the selection criteria as outlined in the ‘About You’ section

... Applications close Tuesday 3 February 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-60133). *Please note applications will be reviewed as received. We encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible.*