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Postdoctoral Research Associate - University of Sydney

PREpare Overseas

Dec 5, 2023

Applications Close - Sunday 14 January 2024

About you


The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Stem Cell Biology who has:

  • a strong track record of publishing their research in high impact journals

  • a PhD (or is near completion of a PhD) in cell biology, molecular biology, biotechnology, biochemistry, or a related area

  • demonstrated proficiency in laboratory techniques, including: mammalian cell culture (preferably stem and immune cells), isolation and characterisation of immune cells from blood, T cell activation and suppression, monocyte differentiation, cytokine quantification, quantitative RT-PCR, Western blotting, ELISA, fluorescence and confocal imaging, flow cytometry

  • proficiency in or a willingness to learn immunohistochemistry, transcriptomic and proteomic analyses, including single-cell techniques

  • demonstrated ability to drive and conduct research/scholarly activities efficiently and independently

  • the ability and a willingness to collaborate in multidisciplinary teams to contribute to long-term research goals

  • experience in, or willingness to train research students

  • excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as superior organisational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.



To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus.



Pre-employment checks


Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. 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.


How to apply


Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.  


For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard.  Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.


For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact Kevin Lim, by email at recruitment.sea@sydney.edu.au.


More information can be followed on the link:


https://usyd.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/USYD_EXTERNAL_CAREER_SITE/job/Camperdown-Campus/Postdoctoral-Research-Associate_0112662-1





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