Postdoctoral Fellow - Cancer Research

Position Summary

The Postdoctoral Fellow (Level A) will contribute to a research program focused on developing novel small molecule therapeutic approaches for solid cancers within the Vascular Biology and Translational Research Laboratory. Reporting to Professor Levon Khachigian and Head of the Laboratory, the role will undertake high-quality experimental research using a range of molecular, cellular and animal model techniques to advance the understanding and treatment of cancer. Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary research team, the Postdoctoral Fellow will design and conduct experiments, analyse and interpret research data, contribute to publications and the dissemination of research findings, and support the broader research program.

Key Skills Required

• A PhD in Medical Sciences or a related discipline, and relevant work experience.
• Expertise in cancer biology is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated expertise and practical surgical experience in rodent models of solid tumour growth and/or metastasis, especially expertise delineating the involvement of the immune system.
• Hands on experience in Western blotting, immunohistochemical staining, flow cytometry, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays, etc.
• Hands on experience using rodent models of cancer growth and metastasis would be an advantage.
• Proven commitment to proactively keeping up to date with discipline knowledge and developments.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake high quality academic research, plan and conduct independent research with limited supervision.
• Demonstrated track record of publications and conference presentations relative to opportunity.

Benefits And Culture

• Career development opportunities
• 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
• 10 days paid cultural leave per year
• Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)

How To Apply

To be considered for this role, you must address the Selection Criteria which are outlined in the “Skills and Experience” section of the position description. Applications that do not address these criteria will not be considered.

Pre-Employment Checks
Aligned with UNSW’s focus on cultivating a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for. These pre-employment checks may include a combination of some of the following checks:

• National and International Criminal history checks
• Entitlement to work and ID checks
• Working With Children Checks
• Completion of a Gender-Based Violence Prevention Declaration
• Verification of relevant qualifications
• Verification of relevant professional membership
• Employment history and reference checks
• Financial responsibility assessments/checks
• Medical Checks and Assessments

Compliance with the necessary combination of these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW.

Get In Touch
Aarti a.aarti@unsw.edu.au Talent Acquisition Associate

Please apply through the application portal and not via the contact above.

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UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

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