Postdoctoral Research Fellow – Biotherapeutics Full-time

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional Postdoctoral Research Fellow to contribute to and lead innovative biotherapeutics research within the Cheetham Group. Based at one of Australia's leading hubs for biologics and mRNA research, you will join a highly collaborative and supportive team of scientists working at the forefront of immunotherapy and therapeutic development.

In this role, you will drive original research in immunotherapy and biotherapeutics, contributing to the design, development and translation of next-generation therapeutic strategies. You will also coordinate collaborative projects, support the development of shared research infrastructure, and contribute to building the group's research capability, partnerships and emerging research profile.

The successful candidate will join the laboratory of Professor Seth Cheetham at the Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN). AIBN is a multidisciplinary community of more than 600 researchers who work closely with industry and research partners to translate innovative technologies into real-world solutions to global challenges.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Develop an ambitious biotherapeutics program to develop new immunotherapies.
• Produce quality research outputs consistent with discipline norms by publishing or exhibiting in high quality outlets.
• Lead applications for competitive research funding to support projects and activities.
• Work with a passionate team of biotherapeutics scientists on joint research projects and applications for competitive research funding support.
• Contribute to progressing towards transfer of knowledge, technology and practices to research end users through translation, including commercialisation of UQ intellectual property.
• Develop a coherent research program and an emerging research profile.
• Review and draw upon best practice research methodologies.
• Partner with industry leaders on novel technology and therapeutic development

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

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, and within an environment where interdisciplinary collaborations are encouraged.

At the core of our teaching remains our students, and their experience with us sets a foundation for success far beyond graduation. UQ has made a commitment to making education opportunities available for all Queenslanders, regardless of personal, financial, or geographical barriers.

As part of our commitment to excellence in research and professional practice in academic contexts, we are proud to provide our staff with access to world-class facilities and equipment, grant writing support, greater research funding opportunities, and other forms of staff support and development.

The greater benefits of joining the UQ community are broad: from being part of a Group of Eight university, to recognition of prior service with other Australian universities, up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave, 17.5% annual leave loading, flexible working arrangements including hybrid on site/WFH options and flexible start/finish times, access to exclusive internal-only vacancies, and genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process.

Completion or near completion of a PhD in the discipline area (molecular biology, immunology, cancer research, pharmaceuticals).

Experience in animal models of disease.

Evidence of publications in reputed refereed journals and presenting at conferences.

Evidence of contributions towards successfully obtaining external research funding.

Emerging research profile consistent with competitiveness for national fellowship schemes (e.g NHMRC and ARC).

Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, which may include verification of the right to work in Australia and qualifications and other role-specific requirements such as mandatory immunisations.

Relocating from interstate or overseas? We may support you with obtaining employer-sponsored work rights and a relocation support package, however upfront costs will still be expected to be covered. You can find out more about life in Australia's Sunshine State here.

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Associate Professor Seth Cheetham via s.cheetham@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.

Applications close Saturday 13 March at 11.00pm AEST (R-61366).