Research Officer - Liver Disease Biology

Join a university ranked in theCollaborate with highly awarded, world-class colleagues.Access state-of-the-art facilities to further your research endeavours.Based at the Private Hospital.About UQAs part of the UQ community, you’ll 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 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.About This OpportunityJoin a prestigious top 50 university as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow! This is an exciting opportunity to develop your expertise and advance your emerging research profile within your discipline. Contribute to service and engagement activities while working in a dynamic and supportive environment.Key responsibilities will include:Develop a research program around co-toxic Liver Disease, including pre-clinical models and cellular and molecular biology techniques.Prepare research publications, progress reports, and participate in regular meetings to discuss project objectives, methodology, and outcomes. Collaborate with colleagues and postgraduates on joint research projects and applications for external funding.Contribute to the effective supervision and development of Honours and Higher Degree by Research students, demonstrating personal effectiveness in supervision and researcher development.This is a research focused position. Further information can be found by viewing UQ’s .This is a full-time (100%), fixed-term position through to 31st December 2024At Academic level A. The full-time equivalent base salary will be in the range $77,324 - $102,945, plus a generous super allowance of up to 17%. The total FTE package will be up to $90,470 - $120,445 annually.As these roles are covered by an Enterprise Agreement, you will also receive regular remuneration increases in line with the Enterprise Agreement.The greater of joining the UQ community are broad: from being part of a 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 and flexible start/finish times, and genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process.About YouCompletion or near completion of a PhD in the area of Liver Disease.An emerging profile in research in the Liver Disease and demonstrated skills in molecular and cellular biology techniques.Evidence of publications in reputed refereed journals and presenting at conferences.Excellence in written and verbal scientific communication.Demonstrated capacity to work in a team environment.In addition, the following mandatory requirements apply:Work Rights: You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.Questions?For more information about this opportunity, please contact Senior Research Officer Dr Kim BridleFor application queries, please contact stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.Want to Apply?All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:ResumeCover letterResponses to the ‘About You’ sectionOther InformationAt UQ we know that our greatest strengths come from our diverse mix of colleagues, this is reflected in our ongoing commitment to creating an environment focused on . We ensure that we are always attracting, retaining and promoting colleagues who are representative of the diversity in the broader community, whether that be , , , , or . Accessibility requirements and/or adjustments can be directed toIf you are a current employee (including casual staff and HDR scholars) or hold an unpaid/affiliate appointment, please login to your staff and visit the internal careers board to apply for this opportunity. Please do NOT apply via the external job board.Applications close 20th June at 11.00pm AEST (R-39216). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for 27th June.