Post-doctoral Researcher – Asthma
Applications Close : 25 April 2022
Job Description
We have an opportunity for a Postdoctoral Research Associate (Level A) or Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Level B) to lead the Asthma Node. The main focus of this node is to investigate disease mechanisms, development and progression of asthma including severe steroid resistant asthma. The role will have a major emphasis on investigating novel therapeutic and preventative treatments for this and possibly other chronic lung diseases. The individual must have experience in immunological, cellular and/or molecular techniques.
Required Skills
About you
You are a self-motivated individual, with extensive project management experience, achieving research outcomes and meeting deadlines. You will also have experience in some of the below:
- Doctoral Degree (or submission of degree) as it pertains to the pathogenesis of asthma/respiratory disease.
- Ability and willingness to work with mouse and human tissues, sample collection and analysis
- Demonstrated skills in scientific writing
- Demonstrated experience in the pathogenesis of asthma and/or respiratory disease
- Experience in standard laboratory techniques
- Experience in immunological, microbiological, molecular and cellular techniques.
- Experience in using standard research laboratory equipment
- Knowledge of research methodology, policy and requirements of asthma and health-related research
For more information about the role, click apply and download the Position Statement.
Remuneration & Benefits
Base Salary Range:
Level A: $82,158 to $100,063 pa
Level B: $109,285 to $129,345 pa
The successful applicant may be appointed at level A or B dependent on their level of expertise and experience as outlined in the essential criteria on the Position Statement.
This role also attracts 17% superannuation (pension) in addition to the base salary.
UTS staff also benefit from a wide range of Employee Benefits include flexible work practices, child care centres, generous parental leave and salary packaging opportunities.
This position is full time and the appointment will be made on a fixed term basis for 12 months initially with the strong potential for extension on an ongoing basis. There may be multiple positions available.
How to Apply
Please click the green button below to be taken to the UTS website. Here you can download:
- full details of the application process;
- a copy of the position statement; and
- information on remuneration, benefits, terms and conditions.
Specific enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to Marie Hetherington in the UTS Recruitment Team at [email protected]
Please include reference IRC216689 on all correspondence.
Specific enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to Marie Hetherington in the UTS Recruitment Team at [email protected]
Closing Date: Monday, 25th April 2022 at 11:59 pm (AEST)
This role is open to overseas applicants
At UTS, the concepts of equity and social justice are key to our core and purpose – we are recognised widely as supporting inclusivity and valuing diversity through our Wingara Indigenous Employment Strategy, Social Impact Framework and UTS Access and Inclusion Plan.
For further details contact
Phil Hansbro
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 95656200
