Postdoctoral Research Associate In Cancer Theme

• Full time, 2-year Fixed Term Contract position for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Cancer Theme

• Make a positive impact at the Charles Perkins Centre

• Base Salary $86,584-116,679 + 17% superannuation 
   

 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 generations of clinicians, and medical scientists who will be leaders in the healthcare community. Our team of educators and researchers lead internationally competitive research from molecules to medicines, from patient to policy across a range of therapeutic areas.   

Reporting to the Senior Lecturer, the Postdoc Research Associate will apply and develop their expertise in conducting research to further the research agenda of The Bone Microenvironment Group, Cancer Theme. The area of focus being investigation of novel mechanisms underlying metastatic spread of breast cancer. They are a subject matter expert and provide advice as the first point of contact for their expert area. They also resolve routine matters related to responsibilities and collaborate with others to resolve complex matters. 

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• conduct research or scholarly activity (either independently or as part of a team) within discipline or area of expertise

• develop and refine research skills and independent research under the supervision of more senior academic staff within the School/ Faculty (with an increasing degree of autonomy)

• lead and perform animal-based studies. This includes colony management, animal interventions and surgery, sample preparation for microCT, histology, flow cytometry, in vitro techniques, live cell and intravital fluorescent microscopy

• maintain high quality, standards and excellence in any research activities and output

• undertake administration primarily related to their activities at the University. 

About you 

• PhD in a relevant area

• a developing knowledge and understanding of the key strategic issues in the higher education sector

• demonstrated understanding of the subject-matter within the discipline

• experience in conducting original research and/or engaging in scholarly activity

• experience leading animal-based projects and expertise in surgical procedures and in vivo imaging

• capacity to perform laboratory-based techniques including flow cytometry, fluorescence microscopy and cell culture models

• possess strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.

To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus. 

Sponsorship / work rights forAustralia 

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident. 

Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position. 

Pre-employment checks 

 Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all roles required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.