Researcher in Ovarian Cell Biology and Molecular Endocrinology

(Level A) $72,829 to $97,927 and (Level B) $10,952 to $121,779 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.

Fixed term, full time position available for 1 year.

Multiple opportunities are available for high-achieving postdoctoral researchers to join the Ovarian Cell Biology and Molecular Endocrinology.  The successful candidates will perform research using in vivo and in vitro approaches and incorporating genomics and bioinformatics methods to understand ovarian hormone action and function of the mammalian ovary. The positions will support our overarching research program to improve reproductive health, advance treatments for infertility and identify novel contraceptives through systems biology integrating molecular and physiological systems. 

To be successful at level A you will need: 

• Completion of a PhD in Genomics, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology or similar discipline or have equivalent qualifications or research experience.
• Evidence of contribution towards research will cell culture and recombinant DNA manipulation, including shRNA and CRISPR based gene knockdowns and functional genomics studies.
• Experimental design and operation of advanced laboratory and technical equipment to enhance research outcomes relating to cellular phenotyping employing gene expression, microscopy, cytology and image analysis.
• Experience in strong contribution towards producing conference and seminar papers and submitting publications in research.
• Ability to provide advice and support to post graduate students.

To be successful at level B you will need: 

• Completion of a PhD in Genomics, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology or similar discipline or have equivalent qualifications or research experience.
• Evidence of contribution towards discovery of cell and tissue function using cell culture and recombinant DNA manipulation, including shRNA and CRISPR based gene knockdowns and functional genomics studies.
• Strong track record in producing high quality research publications and conference presentations relative to opportunity.
• Experimental design and operation of advanced laboratory and technical equipment to enhance research outcomes relating to cellular phenotyping employing genomics, bioinformatics, gene expression, microscopy, cytology or image analysis.
• Demonstrated experience in the preparation of research proposal submissions to external funding bodies.

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The University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaborations - offers you a vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.

We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

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Your faculty's broader role

The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences contains one of Australia's largest concentrations of leading health researchers, teachers and clinical titleholders. It's comprised of eight schools and a number of specialist disciplines, institutes and centres, variously focused on world-class research, and training the next generation of: medical doctors; surgeons; dentists; nurses; psychiatrists; psychologists; and other health professionals.

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If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.

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Applications close 11:55pm, 26 March 2023

The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

For further information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:

Professor Darryl Russell
NHMRC Senior Research Fellow
P: +61 (8) 83134096
E: darryl.russell@adelaide.edu.au

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The University of Adelaide is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Female applicants, people with a disability and/or and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. 

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