Post Doctoral Fellow in Immunology – UNSW Sydney
5 days ago
Deadline : September 14, 2025
The School of Pathology at UNSW Sydney is seeking a highly motivated Post-Doctoral Fellow (Immunology) to join a cutting-edge research program led by Dr. Deborah Burnett.
The School of Pathology at UNSW Sydney is seeking a highly motivated Post-Doctoral Fellow (Immunology) to join a cutting-edge research program led by Dr. Deborah Burnett. This position offers an opportunity to investigate adaptive immune recognition, tolerance, and autoimmunity, with direct translational relevance to infection, vaccination, and immune-mediated disease.
The role is ideally suited for early-career researchers with expertise in immunology and molecular biology who are eager to make impactful contributions in a collaborative, supportive, and world-class research environment.
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Title Post-Doctoral Fellow (Immunology) – School of Pathology
Organization/Publisher UNSW Sydney
Work Location Kensington, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Research Field Immunology, Pathology, Biomedical Science
Funding Info Not funded by EU; UNSW employment contract
Required Qualification PhD in Immunology or related biomedical science
Required Experience Flow cytometry, RNA sequencing, molecular biology, cell culture
Salary Details $91k – $121k base salary + 17% superannuation + leave loading
Why This Role MattersThis fellowship explores how the adaptive immune system recognizes and responds to both foreign and self-antigens. Using advanced molecular and cellular tools, the successful candidate will gain valuable insights into the mechanisms of immune tolerance and autoimmunity. The project combines human samples, animal models, and single-cell transcriptomics to uncover pathways with direct translational implications.
Key ResponsibilitiesEmploy flow cytometry, ELISA, PCR, RNA sequencing, and in vivo models to study immune cell responses.
Conduct and analyse experiments involving B cell and T cell biology.
Maintain accurate lab records and contribute to collaborative team outputs.
Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at scientific conferences.
Support mentoring and training of students and research assistants.
Required Qualifications & SkillsPhD in Immunology or related biomedical discipline.
Demonstrated technical expertise in multi-colour flow cytometry, RNA sequencing, PCR, and molecular cloning.
Strong ability to work independently and in teams.
Excellent organisational and scientific communication skills.
Experience in mouse colony management and autoimmunity research.
Bioinformatics skills in analysing transcriptomic or repertoire sequencing data.
Previous research in B cell biology or immune tolerance.
Employment Conditions & BenefitsType: Full-time (35 hours/week) or part-time considered.
Duration: 2 years fixed-term.
Salary: $91,000 – $121,000 AUD base + 17% superannuation + leave loading.
Location: UNSW Kensington Campus, Sydney, NSW.
Additional Benefits:
Flexible working arrangements.
3 additional leave days during Christmas period.
Lifelong learning & career development support.
Progressive HR and equity practices.
Visa sponsorship is not available. Applicants must already hold full working rights in Australia.
Applications close: 14 September 2025 (11:30 PM Sydney time).
This article is a summarized version of the official job posting from UNSW Sydney. For complete details, eligibility criteria, and submission guidelines, applicants must refer to the official UNSW Jobs portal.
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