Postdoctoral Fellow

Classification: Academic Level A
Salary package: $89,313 - $112,103 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Terms: Full-time, Fixed term up to 24 months from appointment

The Position

The position is in support of establishing a protein structure determination and engineering pipeline in the Zhang lab. The position will contribute to developing novel strategies to control devastating diseases in agriculture and Australian native plants. The position will Involve protein characterisation and structure determination using computational modelling and wet-lab techniques including X-ray crystallography.

The Person

The successful applicant will undertake independent research in the area of protein chemistry and structural biology with a view to publishing original and innovative results in refereed journals, present research at seminars and conferences, and collaborate with other researchers. The successful applicant will hold a relevant PhD, with experience in recombinant protein production, X-ray crystallography and protein structure modelling and analysis. Experience in protein evolution and high throughput library screening to detect protein-protein interaction In different cell systems will be regarded positively.

The School/Department

The Research School of Chemistry is a leading centre of chemistry research in Australia. Researchers have a tradition of excellence in addressing the world’s most pressing chemistry issues, including computational chemistry.

The College/Division

The ANU College of Science and Medicine (CoSM) encompasses the disciplines of: Astronomy and Astrophysics, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Medical Research, Medicine and Psychology, and Physics. Staff and students within the ANU College of Science and Medicine conduct research and deliver a research-led education program that encompasses the entire breadth of the sciences, supported by extensive international networks and by world-class facilities.

For further information please contact, Dr. Xiaoxiao Zhang, E: Xiaoxiao.zhang1@anu.edu.au.  

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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.