Postdoctoral Fellow (Tham)

Classification: Academic Level A
Salary package: $82,936 - $104,099 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Term: Full-time, fixed Term (up to 2 years) 

Working at ANU

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.

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• Flexible working arrangements including hybrid arrangements working both on our beautiful, green campus and working remotely,
• Generous paid parental leave entitlements of up to 32 weeks. We are one of the leading employers in Australia for parental leave entitlements,
• Designated parent rooms, quiet spaces and childcare facilities on campus,
• Career support, training, mentoring & upskilling opportunities.

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The Position

An opportunity exists for Postdoctoral Fellow to join the research laboratory of Professor Wai-Hong Tham in the Department of Biomedical Sciences and Biochemistry, Research School of Biology.

The Tham Laboratory works on infectious diseases, with an emphasis on understanding how pathogens infect their hosts. In particular, we focus on development of human antibodies and nanobodies that prevent pathogens from infecting and transmitting within their hosts.

The Person

We are looking for a strong team player with expertise in molecular cloning, structural biology and crystallography techniques and experience in variety of protein expression systems. Proficiency in cryo-EM and phage display approaches is highly desirable.

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For more information about the position please contact Professor Wai-Hong Tham on E: WaiHong.Tham@anu.edu.au.  

To Apply

To be considered for this position, please upload the following documents:

• A current curriculum vitae (CV), and
• No more than a two page summary addressing your suitability against the selection criteria.

The committee will consider candidates that do not meet one or more aspects of the selection criteria.

If you require adjustments to participate in any of the above assessments, please contact our HR team at E: hr.cos@anu.edu.au. Any adjustment request or the disclosure of disability will not be communicated to the selection committee without the candidates consent and it will not having any bearing on hiring decisions.

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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.