Postdoctoral Fellow/Research Fellow

Classification: Academic Level A/B, Full-Time
Salary package: $87,135 - $134,507 per annum plus 17%
Terms:Full time, Continuing (contingent funded) 

This position is continuing (contingent funded). The funding that supports this project has an expected end date of 31/3/2027.  

• An exciting project investigating the role of innate immunity and inflammasomes in infectious diseases or cancer.
• Opportunity to develop a range of skills from basic molecular biology to in vivo models.
• Opportunity to mentor students and be mentored towards independence.

Position overview

The Postdoctoral Fellow will work on an exciting project in the laboratory of Professor Si Ming Man at the John Curtin School of Medical Research. The Postdoctoral Fellow will study the mechanisms regulating innate immune recognition of pathogens, and how pattern-recognition receptors shape the overall immune response to infection. This fellow will also have an opportunity to study the molecular basis by which uncontrolled inflammation leads to the development of cancer. See our lab website for more information: https://researchportalplus.anu.edu.au/en/persons/si-ming-man

If you hold a PhD in immunology, microbiology, biochemical, molecular biology or a related biomedical discipline, have evidence of your enthusiasm and productivity, and have experience with some or all of the following:

Immunoblotting, PCR, cloning, transfection, cell culture, bacterial and viral culture, and mouse handling.

We would welcome an application from you.

Enquiries: Professor Si Ming Man (siming.man@anu.edu.au)

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. ANU 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 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  

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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.

The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.