Junior And Senior Post-Doctoral Research Officer - Mycobacteria

Research Officer Level 2 or above.$86,270 - $90,420 per annum, salary packaging options available.Salary will be dependant on experience.Who We AreThe Centenary Institute is a world-leading independent Medical Research Institute. Our strength is in uncovering disease mechanisms and applying this knowledge to improve diagnostics and treatments for patients and find cures for some of the most chronic diseases affecting today’s society.We continue to build on our skills by focusing on and enlarging our research efforts in three key areas: cancer, inflammation and cardiovascular disease. The RoleThe Tuberculosis Research Group at the Centenary Institute in association with the University of Sydney is seeking to hire a Post-Doctoral Research Officer to investigate the immune response induced by specific adjuvant and antigen formulations against Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection in a mouse model. This is part a program on “Advancing Vaccine Adjuvant Research for Tuberculosis” funded by the National Institutes of Health (USA). The research focuses on a head-to-head analysis of cellular immune and transcriptional responses after vaccination and protective efficacy against M. tuberculosis infection. The work is in association with similar studies by international collaborators using animal models and human studies.Successful candidates will work within a highly interactive group of world-renowned scientists investigating multiple infectious diseases of human importance and vaccine development. The Tuberculosis Research Group includes immunologists, drug and vaccine developers, animal modelers, microbiologists and clinicians.The position provides an excellent opportunity to experience multi-national collaborations and an understanding of the requirements for vaccine development.About You:

• PhD in Immunology and/or Microbiology or equivalent is essential.
• Experience in cellular immunological studies, including cytometry, in vitro assays, and transcriptomic analysis.
• Experience with infection studies in small animals and animal handling.
• Basic knowledge of computer software required to perform tasks to achieve experimental outcomes.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience working in a Physical Containment 3 (Biosafety Level 3) laboratory.
• Post-doctoral experience in immunology and/or vaccine development.

 Terms of AppointmentAn initial 2 year contract will be offered, renewable subject to funding.Why Work for Centenary 

• World renowned Medical Research Institute
• Supportive team environment and the opportunity to work with some of the leading researchers in the country
• Affiliations with Sydney University and Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
• Facilities in the heart of the Inner West next to Uni Campus with coffee machine, break out areas, and in walking distance of shops, cafes and parks
• Salary packaging options

Please apply via the SEEK link: https://www.seek.com.au/job/72642801

Applications must include:

• A cover letter addressing the above skills,
• A detailed curriculum vitae (CV), and
• Full contact details of at least three recent professional referees.

Please note that SEEK allows two documents to be uploaded.For more information about the role: please contact Professor Warwick Britton (*********@centenary.org.au) or Professor Angelo Izzo (******@centenary.org.au).

 Centenary Institute of Cancer Medicine And Cell Biology is a centre of excellence in medical research affiliated with the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and the University of Sydney located at Camperdown.For more information about Centenary please visit our website www.centenary.org.au The Centenary Institute supports Equal Employment Opportunity. We value diversity and encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disability, LGBTQI+ individuals and applicants of diverse cultures and ages.