Postdoctoral Research Fellow
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PRIMARY DETAIL
Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the field of neurodegenerative disease research to join the Motor Neuron Disease Research Centre within the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences.
THE ROLE
Salary Package: From $109,897 (Level A) p.a., plus 17% employer's superannuation and annual leave loading Appointment Type: Full-time, fixed term position for 6 months.
Macquarie University (North Ryde) location We are seeking a motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow with a background in neurosciences and/or neurodegenerative diseases, preferably including motor neuron disease (also known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, ALS).
The Neurodegenerative Disease Treatment Team, located within the MND Research Centre at Macquarie University, conducts research investigating novel treatments for neurodegenerative diseases such as motor neuron disease, particularly through the use of zebrafish, rodent and cell culture models of the disease.
You will be involved in the design, execution and analysis of studies investigating the mechanisms and potential treatment of motor neuron disease.
You will perform and oversee work relating to the development and use of transgenic zebrafish models of MND, through use of your strong molecular biology skills.
You will use a range of techniques including Western blotting, proteomic approaches, confocal microscopy, immunocytochemistry, flow cytometry and drug treatment studies to achieve your research goals.
The study may also involve cell culture research studies.
Successful candidates will perform their own data analysis and contribute to the preparation of scholarly publications.
About You
You will be a talented and organised researcher who takes initiative when completing research project tasks and is driven by a desire to contribute and solve problems.
You will enjoy working both independently and as part of a cooperative and integrative team.
You will have excellent accuracy and quality when completing tasks.
You will also have knowledge of and be competent in the MS Office Suite, data management and statistical analysis packages.
About Us
The MND research Centre (>70 staff working on MND) is well integrated into the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences and the Department of Biomedical Sciences, has established state-of-the-art research facilities and offers outstanding development options including an active Early Career Researcher support network ('EnCouRage').
The Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences has active research programs in biomedical, translational and health services domains, with current areas of strength including neurosciences (especially motor neuron disease, neurological rehabilitation, and the clinical neuroscience of pain), cancer medicine, and vascular science, amongst others.
The Faculty hosts the Australian Institute of Health Innovation, an internationally acclaimed powerhouse researching health systems, e-health, and patient safety.
To Apply
To be considered for this position applicants are asked to provide a cover letter addressing the selection criteria below and attach their curriculum vitae (including contact information for 2-3 references) as part of the application process.
A PhD in medical science or related disciplines and experience conducting research Strong background in neuroscience mechanisms such as mitochondrial function and metabolism, with a desire to solve problems relating to neurodegenerative diseases Demonstrated expertise in molecular biology techniques including DNA cloning, DNA construct assembly, gene editing technology such as CRISPR/Cas9, PCR, gel electrophoresis, in vitro mRNA production and performing western blots is required.
Experience in using zebrafish models, including embryo injection, protein lysate preparation, behavioural assessment and general fish husbandry is required.
Experience in using cell culture models, microscopy (including confocal), is required.
Demonstrated record of contributions to research projects including planning and conducting experiments, preparation and analysis of research data, writing manuscripts and delivering presentations at conferences and meetings.
Project management skills including the ability to prioritise different work demands.
Ability to liaise effectively with different stakeholder groups (including Faculty Administrators, Faculty Laboratory operations team, Staff and students).
Ability to apply theoretical and experimental knowledge to modify, adapt and implement changes to existing techniques.
Specific Role Enquiries: Senior Research Fellow, Dr Angela Laird at
General Enquiries:
Applications Close: Wednesday 23 October 2024
If you're already part of the Macquarie Group (MQ University, , MQ Health, MGSM), you'll need to apply through your employee Workday account.
Diversity and Inclusion
Innovation and ingenuity thrive at Macquarie University when diversity, equity and inclusion take centre stage.
At the University, we embrace a culture where diversity of background, experience and perspective are fundamental to our success.
We do not discriminate on gender identity, age, culture, disability, sexuality, Indigeneity, family and caring responsibilities or religion.
Flexible Work
At Macquarie, we believe by providing flexibility in when, where and how work is done, we can support our staff to manage their personal commitments, while optimising their work performance and contributions to the University.
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