Postdoctoral Research Associate - Herpesvirus and Viral Immunology group

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The School of Medical Sciences is recognised as one of the leading centres for medical science education and research. With over 100 years of excellence, the school is committed to advancing knowledge, training future leaders, and delivering impactful research across a range of disciplines. We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Herpesvirus and Viral Immunology group to apply and develop their expertise in conducting high-quality research that advances the research agenda of the faculty or school. The role involves contributing to research activities independently or as part of a team, developing scholarly outputs, and supporting collaborative research initiatives within the discipline. We are seeking to recruit a Postdoctoral Research Associate to provide technical knowledge and expertise in support of the Chief Investigator and other senior investigators to expand the research program on human herpesviruses. The main focus of this role is performing laboratory-based research predominantly working with Varicella zoster virus (VZV), herpes simplex virus (HSV), and human cytomegalovirus (HCMV), mammalian cell culture and molecular biology and immunological based techniques to further our understanding of the complex interplay between these viruses and the human host. Your key responsibilities will be to: conduct research, scholarly or professional activity independently or as part of a team, contributing to discipline knowledge develop and refine independent research skills under the supervision of senior academic staff with increasing autonomy play a supervisory role for Honours and PhD students within the research group ensure quality, standards and excellence are maintained in research activities and outputs provide informal mentoring and advice to students within the discipline where appropriate carry out administrative tasks and contribute to faculty or school meetings contribute to a positive workplace culture in which diversity of thought, collaboration, excellence and achieving outcomes are valued and enabled interact with students, staff and members of the university community in a professional, collegial and respectful manner maintain an understanding of the university's strategic agenda and contribute to furthering that agenda contribute to the strategic direction of the faculty or school as articulated through relevant strategic plans undertake other duties and contribute to projects appropriate within the classification level as required. About you PhD in immunology and/or virology demonstrated understanding of the subject matter within the discipline experience conducting original research and engaging in scholarly activity in immunology and/or virology significant experience with mammalian cell culture and techniques such as flow cytometry, microscopy and image analysis, molecular and cell biology techniques, immunology-based assays and analysis of associated data sets developing research profile in the discipline or area of expertise developing network of academic partners strong skills in research, planning and organisation, computer literacy, effective presentations, communication and customer service Sponsorship / work rights for Australia Work Rights: you must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. Pre-employment checks Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University's obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment. EEO statement At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion , evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People , women , people living with a disability , peopl

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Full time, fixed term for 12 months Exciting opportunity to join the School of Medical Sciences as a Postdoctoral Research Associate Base Salary starting from $113,400 + 17% superannuation

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