Postdoctoral Research Associate/research Fellow

2 weeks ago

Crawley, Australia University Of Western Australia Full time

Position based at Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research
- Full-time appointment on a 24-month fixed term basis
- Base salary range: Level A $74,236 - $99,905 or Level B $105,043 - $124,301 p.a. plus 17% superannuation

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

**About the team**

This position is based within the Epigenetics and Genomics Laboratory, led by Ryan Lister and located at the Harry Perkins institute of Medical Research and the UWA Centre for Medical Research (CMR), within the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences. The Lister Lab is comprised of molecular, cellular, and computational biologists, forming a multi-disciplinary team environment undertaking a diverse range of epigenetics and genomics research. We use molecular, cellular, genomic, and computational approaches in multiple systems to investigate cellular mechanisms that control the usage of information encoded in the genome, and their roles in cell function and development. We have a particular interest in characterization and manipulation of the epigenome and cell identity using genomic and synthetic approaches.

**About the opportunity**

As a Postdoctoral Research Associate or Research Fellow you will undertake epigenomics research in the area of human development, cell reprogramming, and disease. You will develop and lead experimental research projects in human epigenomics, using high-throughput single cell and spatial epigenome profiling techniques to investigate epigenome patterns, dynamics, and mechanisms in development, disease, and reprogramming.

You will also communicate and publish your research findings, participate in collaborative research and share your knowledge with new researchers and students in the use and development of research approaches.

The Research Fellow position will additionally supervise graduate and undergraduate students, play a role in bids for research funding and engage with a network of contacts in local, national and international institutions for the purposes of research collaboration.

**About you**

To be considered for this opportunity, you will have:

- PhD in molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics, or related disciplines.
- A demonstrable track record in excellence in research evidenced by peer-reviewed journal articles published in high quality journals relative to opportunity
- Expertise in molecular, cellular, and (epi)genomic analyses in the context of human development, cell reprogramming, or disease and in single cell and spatial (epi)genomics techniques.
- Experience in a wide range of molecular and cell biology techniques, such as nuclei isolation, flow cytometry, working with low cell numbers for cell manipulation and nucleic acid isolation, DNA / RNA / protein / chromatin extraction and analysis, immunohistochemistry, sequencing, mammalian cell culture, microscopy (fluorescence, confocal microscopy).
- Demonstrate evidence of successful supervision or co-supervision of HDR students, relative to opportunity.
- Demonstrable experience of participation in education/research leadership in public engagements that promote research and/or education outcome, government and industry.

Occasional travel within the state and interstate may be required.

Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description: Research Associate Research Fellow 514027.pdf

You are required to address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Addressing the selection criteria

**Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Friday, September 1, 2023**

This position is open to international applicants.

**Our commitment to inclusion and diversity**

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We celebrate difference and believe diversity is fundamental to achieving our goals as a globally recognised Top 100 educational and research institution. We are committed to creating a safe work environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community and people living with disability.
- We have a globally competitive, gender neutral parental leave policy with 26 weeks paid leave after 12 months service and 36 weeks after 5 years.
- We have on-campus childcare facilities for children aged 6 weeks to kindy.
- We facilitate flexible working, with part-time and job-sharing arrangements considered.
- We have an ongoing partnership with Pride in Diversity and were recently awarded

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