Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Contribute to research within our Milk Research team and provide high quality scientific outcomes at Lifeblood

Part-time parental leave cover until Jan 2025 (0.4-0.8 FTE)

Sydney location preferred - Brisbane and Melbourne considered.

Discover life-giving possibilities

Lifeblood is more than just a job or a career, it’s an opportunity to be part of something that matters. As an organisation, our purpose is simple: to give life. Together, we want to help you build a fulfilling career with Lifeblood.

The Milk Research team at Lifeblood is driven by curiosity to understand our donors, the best ways to process donated breast milk, and how donated breast milk can best be used to improve health outcomes for babies.

Our goal is to deliver leading edge research that translates into evidence-based business practice, while expanding academic knowledge about milk donors.

About the role

As part of our mission to make a greater contribution to healthcare, Lifeblood has established a Milk Research program to complement our donated breast milk service. The Milk Research program collaborates with internal and external stakeholders on projects across a variety of focus areas. As a Postdoctoral Research Fellow, you will contribute to research and support activities around the way we process and ensure the safety of donated breast milk.

All research groups at Lifeblood provide high quality scientific outcomes that support Lifeblood core activities and are internationally competitive. Depending on the particular project, the Post-doctoral Research Fellow role can be desk based (e.g., specialised literature searching, qualitative and quantitative data analysis) or laboratory based (e.g., conduct and analysis of specialised technical procedures).

**Sound interesting? Here’s what we’re looking for**:
PhD or equivalent work experience in food science, dairy science, nutrition, biochemistry, microbiology, or related field

Record of achievement, with evidence of original, independent presentations, conference papers, and/or publications in peer-reviewed journals

Experience in managing individual research projects, including project design, implementation, and evaluation

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience communicating research outcomes to different audiences

Attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records

Ability to engage with a wide range of individuals, including other researchers, internal or external stakeholders, and external collaborators, as appropriate to the role

Commitment to research that can be translated into practical outcomes

Ability to work independently and in a team; ability to work to deadlines whilst maintaining high-quality standards

Knowledge and appreciation of current and emerging issues and service delivery needs relevant to Lifeblood would be highly regarded

Systematic reviews and/or safety analysis experience would be advantageous

This is a fixed-term, part time parental leave cover until Jan 2025. We are flexible with the part-time hours and can accommodate 0.4-0.8 FTE. You will report directly to a senior member of the Milk Research Team (Program Lead) and you will be based at one of our vibrant offices, with some working from home flexibility available.

Thrive in a diverse culture that cares for your wellbeing

We’re a diverse and inclusive bunch. We’re proud to foster an environment where all people can come together to achieve their very best. Whether it’s workplace safety or work/life balance, we look after our employees’ varying needs. As part of the Lifeblood team, you’ll have access to a generous salary packaging program, plus a great range of rewards like discounts on insurance, groceries, food & beverage, department stores, travel, and more.

Next steps

If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please reach out to us.