Postdoctoral Scientist - Beavis Laboratory

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Post Doctoral Researcher - Beavis Laboratory
An opportunity exists immediately for a motivated and highly skilled post-doctoral scientist to join the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre. The position will be Fixed Term Salaried Full Time supervised by Assoc. Prof. Paul Beavis. In this project, the candidate will develop an approach to cancer treatment through engineering strategies designed to enhance chimeric antigen receptor T cell persistence. Ideal candidates will possess experience and skills in molecular biology, tissue culture and flow cytometry. Skills in CRISPR/Cas9 and generation of genetically engineered T cells, recombinant molecular biology and bioinformatics analysis are highly desirable.
Applicants to this role should provide a covering letter, resume and response to selection criteria outlining relative key skills and experience to assist us with our assessment.
For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position summary. Alternatively, please contact us using the information below for a confidential discussion.
Hiring Manager: A/Prof Paul Beavis
Email: paul.beavis@petermac.org
Applications Close: 11:59 pm 11th March 2024
Position Summary
Post Doctoral Researcher - Beavis Laboratory
An opportunity exists immediately for a motivated and highly skilled post-doctoral scientist to join the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre. The position will be supervised by Assoc. Prof. Paul Beavis. In this project, the candidate will develop an approach to cancer treatment through engineering strategies designed to enhance chimeric antigen receptor T cell persistence. Ideal candidates will possess experience and skills in molecular biology, tissue culture and flow cytometry. Skills in CRISPR/Cas9 and generation of genetically engineered T cells, recombinant molecular biology and bioinformatics analysis are highly desirable.
Enterprise Agreement
Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021 - 2026
Classification or Salary Range
1RA6 - 1RA10 (Annual Salary from $82,472.00 to $97,786.00)
Immunisation Risk Category
Category A: Position involving direct patient contact, potential for exposure to blood, body fluid, human tissue specimens during course of a normal working day
Key Relationships
Internal:
Staff and students within the Research Division
Other Peter Mac staff
External:
Researchers from other research centres
Skills
Essential Requirements:
Experience in:
Molecular biology
Immunological assays
Cell culture
Flow cytometry
Gene-editing techniques
Mouse work
General laboratory duties
Preparing draft of papers for publishing work in scientific journals
Disseminating data at both national and international meetings
PhD, preferably in Cancer Immunotherapy, Immunology or cellular biology.
Motivation to make significant contribution to the field
Demonstrated ability to lead a research project independently
Desirable Requirements:
Generation of genetically modified cells
CRISPR/Cas9 editing
Immune cell metabolism
In vivo immunology experience
Bioinformatics analysis
Key Accountabilities
1. Performing experiments to a high standard

• Careful and precise experimental technique
• Accurate analysis and interpretation of data
• Ability to follow and understand instructions
• Willingness to learn
• Ability to work with limited supervision
• Careful, accurate and timely record keeping
• High level of integrity and ethics
• Hard working with high level work ethic

2. Communication of research outcomes

• Ability to communicate effectively with others in the laboratory and the Research Division
• Participation in lab meetings
• Presentation of results to other members of the laboratory
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

3. Foster a good working relationship with colleagues

• Development of a good working relationship with others in the laboratory and Research Division
• Ability to work in a team
• Willingness to help others in lab as required

4. Training of junior staff/students

• Teaching of relevant techniques to new staff
• Accurate recording of protocols to ensure reproducibility of experiments

5. Abides by OHS requirements

• Complies with Infection Control policies and procedures 100% of the time
• Completes incident reports 100% of the time and responds appropriately to OH&S incidents
• Attends Health & Safety training on emergency procedures annually and is capable of identifying emergency equipment in place
• Follows established procedures

For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position profile. Alternatively, please contact us for a confidential discussion.
Peter Mac requires its staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Please contact us if you would like to discuss this requirement.
WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC

• Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.
• Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.
• We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.