Grant-funded Researcher

7 days ago


Greater Adelaide SA, Australia The University of Adelaide Full time

(Level A) $75,888 to $102,040 or (Level B) $107,276 to $126,894 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.

Fixed term, full time position available for 2 years with a possibility to extend.

About the project:
We are seeking a highly motivated _Molecular and Cell Biologist_ to lead mechanistic studies in epigenetic regulation. The focus of these studies is to understand how chromatin-modifying complexes regulate gene expression and their implications in cancer.

To be successful you will need:

  • A Ph.
D. in molecular biology, biochemistry, cancer biology, epigenetics or relevant fields with an excellent publication record.

  • Extensive experience in molecular biology and genomics techniques, particularly in studying transcription and epigenetic regulation using mammalian cell lines. Key techniques include IP, IP-MS, ChIPseq, ATAC-Seq, CUT&RUN/Tag, RNAseq, RIP, etc.
  • Proven experience in genome editing and genomic engineering using mammalian cell lines.
  • Experience in genetic screens, working with stem cells and mouse models, and knowledge of developmental biology and cancer biology (highly advantageous expertise but not required).
  • Skill in coding (R and/or Python) and familiarity with working on Linuxbased clusters (highly advantageous expertise but not required).

About EMBL Australia
Australia is the first Associate Member of the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL).

EMBL is an international research organisation that fosters excellence by providing a highly collaborative environment that benefits the research of all its scientists, whether at the graduate, post-doctoral or group leader level.


Enjoy an outstanding career environment
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.
Applications close 11:55pm, 3 February 2024.

For further information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:
Dr Qi Zhang
EMBL - Australia - Group Leader at SAiGENCI

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