"Post-doctoral Fellow – The Kirby Institute"

Job no: 526370

Work type: full time

Location: Sydney, NSW

Categories: Post Doctoral Research Associate, Senior Research Associate

Post-doctoral Fellow – The Kirby Institute

• Employment Type: Full-time (35 hour week)
• Duration: 12 month fixed term contract
• Remuneration: $110,059 - $145,730 + 17% Super and leave loading
• Location: Kensington, NSW (Hybrid working, work from home and from UNSW Sydney campus)

About The Kirby Institute:

The Kirby Institute is a world-leading health research institute at UNSW Sydney. We work to eliminate infectious diseases, globally. Our specialisation is in developing health solutions for the most at-risk communities. Putting communities at the heart of our research, we develop tests, treatments, cures and prevention strategies that have the greatest chance of success.

Why Your Role Matters:

As a Post-doctoral Fellow, you will be responsible for detection techniques mainly for multiple neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) and other infectious diseases. The primary function of this position is to conduct laboratory work to support research projects aiming to assess the burden of NTDs in endemic countries or the impact of NTD control strategies. Examples include conducting multi-bead serological assays (using the Magpix technology) on dried blood spots to determine antibody levels against a variety of infectious diseases including NTDs and other infectious diseases; and developing and performing quantitative molecular techniques for the diagnosis of soil-transmitted helminths, trachoma and yaws using stools, ocular and skin swabs respectively. Additional responsibilities include contributing to epidemiological studies to collect samples to be analysed in the laboratory.

The role of Post-doctoral Fellow reports to the Professor and a second Professor for all laboratory related work, and has no direct reports

Who You Are:

To be considered at a Level A:

• A PhD in biomedical sciences, epidemiology, public health, biostatistics or a similar relevant field.
• Demonstrated experience in molecular and cell biology with a focus on infectious diseases, including in the development and conduct of qPCR, ELISAs, multi-bead serological assays, and microscopy
• Excellent skills in data and specimen management and quantitative analysis with a statistical analysis package (e.g., SAS, Stata).
• Proven commitment to proactively keeping up to date with discipline knowledge and developments.
• Demonstrated experience writing and publishing peer-reviewed journal articles and/or reports for non-expert stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with highly developed interpersonal skills and the ability to work with staff and students from diverse backgrounds.
• Evidence of highly developed interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships.
• Knowledge of infectious disease control programmes, as relevant to low- and middle-income countries; practical experience desirable.

To be considered at a Level B (in addition to above):

• A track record of significant involvement with the profession and/or industry.
• Demonstrated track record in research with outcomes of high quality and high impact with clear evidence of the desire and ability to continually achieve research excellence as well as the capacity for research leadership.
• Evidence of highly developed interpersonal and organisational skills.

Benefits and Culture:

UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to a plethora of UNSW-perks including:​

• 17% Superannuation and leave loading​
• Flexible working ​
• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period​
• Access to lifelong learning and career development ​
• Progressive HR practices​

More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here.

How to Apply:

Make each day matter with a meaningful career at UNSW. Submit your application online before 6 September at 11:55pm. To be considered for this role, your application should include a document addressing the Selection Criteria (skills and experience on the position description). A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.

Get in Touch (for job related queries only – applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed):

Jamie Cutler: Talent Acquisition Consultant

E: j.cutler@unsw.edu.au

UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. 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.

Position Description

Advertised: 07 Aug 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time

Applications close: 06 Sep 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time