McCusker Postdoctoral Fellow

Classification: ANU Academic Level A
Salary package: $78,940 to $99,083 per annumn plus 17% superannuation
Term: Full-time, Fixed Term (up to 36 months)

• Experience in the spectrum of translational research involving patients with autoimmunity, with diverse experimental training including mouse models, molecular techniques, cell culture, and transcriptomics.
• Supportive and collegial laboratory environment
• Opportunity to participate professional development such as postgraduate student supervision and funding application training

This is an opportunity to work with a world class University that undertakes cutting edge research and has a strong tradition in research-led teaching excellence.

Position overview

ANU has an international reputation for research and education relevant to the health and well-being of the population of Australia, as well as that of the developing world. This is achieved through discovery research, applied research in health service settings, research-led teaching in health and medical sciences, and the translation of research findings into practice and policy. The ANU College of Health and Medicine comprises the School of Medicine and Psychology, the John Curtin School of Medical Research and the National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health. These schools work together to deliver world-class research and education across the spectrum of medicine and health-related fields, working in partnership with the health sector at local, national and international levels.  

The McCusker Postdoctoral Fellow will be a member of the John Curtin School of Medical Research in the Personalised Medicine and Autoimmunity Laboratory. The McCusker Postdoctoral Fellow will undertake exciting opportunities to pursue research into the genetic, molecular, transcriptomic and cellular basis of human autoimmunity. The role will entail engagement with patients and clinicians, as well as mouse models of autoimmunity. Research is expected to translate into clinical environments to the benefits of patients across Australia and internationally. The McCusker Postdoctoral Fellow will be expected to work collegially, leading by example to develop and maintain effective, productive and beneficial workplace relationships within all academic and professional School and College staff, students, and honorary appointees. 

For more information, please contact Associate Professor Simon Jiang, E: Simon.Jiang@anu.edu.au

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant via: indigenous.employment@anu.edu.au  

ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to those of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion

Application information

In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:

• A statement addressing the selection criteria.
• A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.
• Other documents, if required.

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

Please note: The successful candidate will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process.  An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.