Research Fellow Nanoscience

3 months ago

Parkville, Australia University of Melbourne Full time

**Job no**: 0053587
**Location**:Parkville
**Role type**:Full-time; Fixed-term for 2 years
**Faculty**:Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
**Department/School**:Department of Infectious Diseases, Melbourne Medical School
**Salary**:Level A - $101,460 - $108,905 p.a. plus 17% super
- **Pioneering CRISPR-Cas13 technology for antiviral therapeutics with leading experts and develop expertise in mRNA and lipid nanoparticle delivery systems.**:

- **Unique chance for professional growth and leadership in developing novel therapeutics for pandemics.**:

- **Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families**

**About the Role**
Join the dynamic Department of Infectious Diseases at the renowned Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity as a Research Fellow, where you'll collaborate with leading experts such as Professor Sharon Lewin and Professor Joseph Trapani, based at the Peter Macallum Cancer Centre. This unique role involves pioneering CRISPR-Cas13 technology for antiviral therapeutics, focusing on delivery strategies including mRNA and lipid nanoparticles and evaluation in cutting-edge organoid models, while actively engaging in supervising PhD and/or Honours projects.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Contribute to the development of the laboratory’s research program aimed at treating RNA viruses with CRISPR-Cas13 and other related gene editing tools
- Develop protocols for making different formulations of mRNA-LNP using the NanoAssemblr and optimise efficient delivery of CRISPR-Cas13 mRNA into upper and lower respiratory airway cells and mouse models.
- Techniques will include but are not limited to: synthesis of lipid nanoparticles, molecular biology, RNA biology, cell culture, flow cytometry, virus isolation, virus infection, quantitative PCR based assays, microscopy

**Who We Are Looking For**

You will also have:

- A PhD in nanomedicine, lipid nanoparticles formulations, pharmaceutical sciences, CRISPR therapeutics, or related field.
- Demonstrated experience with nanoparticle production and delivery of nucleic acid using nanoparticles
- Proficiency in basic molecular biology techniques, including cloning, site-directed mutagenesis, PCR, RT-PCR.
- Strong evidence of emerging academic standing through research contributions and possessing the ability and desire to build an academic career trajectory as demonstrated by prior awards, scholarships and/or involvement in research activities.

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.

**Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position**.** This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

**Your New Team - Department of Infectious Diseases**
The Department of Infectious Diseases at the Peter Doherty Institute conducts impactful research on global health challenges, including antimicrobial resistance, HIV, tuberculosis, and emerging infectious diseases. Join our collaborative team of diverse researchers, make a difference in patient outcomes, and contribute to shaping public health policies. Together, we strive for excellence, innovation, and integrity in advancing our understanding and combatting infectious diseases. This position is funded through the new Cumming Global Centre for Pandemic Therapeutics, established following a gift to the Doherty Institute of $250 million from the Canadian philanthropist Geoff Cumming. The Centre’s mission is to develop novel platform technologies that can develop therapeutics at speed for pathogens of pandemic potential.

**What We Offer You**
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits page

**About the University of Melbourne**
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