Postdoctoral Research Fellow/Research Fellow (Molecular Biologist, Drug Discovery)

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Institute for Molecular Bioscience Full-time fixed-term position for up to 12 months Base salary will be in the range $83,698.91 - $111,431.10 + 17% super (Academic Level A) or $117,120.53 - $138,769.70 + 17% super (Academic Level B) Based at our St Lucia Campus About This Opportunity Join a visionary and collaborative research environment at the Institute for Molecular Bioscience, where discovery science meets real-world impact. This role offers an exceptional opportunity for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow or Research Fellow in Molecular Biology to contribute to an ambitious program focused on developing next-generation peptide and protein therapeutics for drug-resistant cancers. Working alongside peptide chemists, biologists and clinicians, you will lead innovative research from early-stage discovery through to translation and commercialisation, supported by world-class infrastructure and a culture that values curiosity, collaboration and purpose. Key responsibilities will include: Research: Design and deliver high-quality molecular biology research, contributing to competitive grant applications, publishing in leading journals, and advancing projects through translational and commercial pathways. Supervision and Researcher Development: Contribute to the supervision and development of Honours and Higher Degree by Research students, fostering an inclusive and supportive research culture. Citizenship and Service: Actively participate in institute and university service, demonstrate behaviours aligned to UQ values, and begin building external partnerships with industry, government and the wider community. This is a research focused position. Further information can be found by viewing UQ's Criteria for Academic Performance . About You You will bring enthusiasm, intellectual curiosity and a commitment to collaborative science, along with: Level A: Qualifications and research experience Completion or near completion of a PhD in fields relating to molecular biology. Previous experience in a similar role would be considered favourably. Strong experience with molecular biology and biochemistry techniques, including PCR, cloning, and recombinant protein expression. In particular, the candidate should have knowledge of and experience with recombinant display libraries (e.g., phage, yeast and/or mRNA display). Experience with cell biology techniques, including cell culturing, flow cytometry, would be considered favourably. Research outputs Excellent problem-solving skills, leading to efficient production of quality research outputs. Excellent oral and written communication skills, including evidence of publications in reputed refereed journals and presenting at conferences. Participated in funding applications directly or indirectly Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and also independently on research projects Supervision and Researcher Development A growing profile in the supervision and training of Honours and Research Higher Degree students to successful completion Engagement Experience in meaningful internal service roles Level B: Qualifications and research experience Completion of a PhD in fields relating to molecular biology. Previous experience in a similar role would be considered favourably. More than 3 years' of post-PhD research experience with molecular biology and biochemistry techniques, including PCR, cloning, and recombinant protein expression. The candidate should have knowledge of research experience with recombinant display libraries (e.g., phage, yeast and/or mRNA display). Experience in other scientific areas, such as structural biology, cell biology and flow cytometry, with evidence of independently running related experiments. Research outputs Ability to independently lead research projects, resulting in efficient production of quality research outcomes, with a lead role in some outputs. Excellent oral and written communication skills, including evidence of publications in reputed refereed journals and sometimes invitations to present at conferences. Evidence of successfully seeking, obtaining and managing external research funding, and sometimes leading funding applications Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and also independently on research projects Supervision and researcher development A developing record of successful supervision and training of Honours and Research Higher Degree students to completion and production of research outcomes, and a developing profile of leading others. Engagement Experience in meaningful internal service roles in conjunction with active contributions to external activities. Participated in team building and leadership activities. Evidence of contributions to progression of knowledge to end users through translation About UQ As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, and within an environment where interd

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