Postdoctoral Researcher

2-year Full Time Contract within Australia’s largest child health research Institute
Generous Salary $101,035 - $108,451 per annum + Super
Salary Packaging Benefits + Flexible Working Hours
Be part of a happy team of people who like what they do and are passionate about making a difference

Who We Are

At Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, we share a powerful vision; to re-imagine the future of child health. We are the home to many life-changing scientific discoveries. We believe that no question is too impossible to try and answer. We are renowned for our cutting-edge focus on early interventions, improved diagnosis, prevention, and development of potential cures. Our success is founded on a philosophy of collaboration through a multi-disciplinary approach to solving the toughest questions in child health. Murdoch Children’s is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity, equity and respect that celebrates and values the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our people. We strive to foster a positive working environment that is underpinned by equal opportunity for all and consideration for the diverse voices of our people and the communities we serve. Murdoch Children’s is a proud member of the Australian Network on Disability and is a committed subscriber to Science Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) and its principles.

**The Opportunity**:
An opportunity exists for a motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to join the Immune Development laboratory at MCRI, using human pluripotent stem cell (PSC)-derived lung epithelial cells to study respiratory viral infections. The successful applicant will undertake experiments to understand and control infection of human lung epithelium by a range of human pathogens.

**The role will see you with primary responsibility of**:
Undertaking discovery research using human pluripotent stem cell (PSC)-derived lung epithelial cells to elucidate mechanisms of respiratory viral infections
Performing pluripotent stem cell differentiations to produce lung epithelial cell lineages
Performing infections of PSC-derived lung epithelial cells with respiratory viruses
Designing and undertaking genome wide CRISPR screens to identify genes involved in infection

**About you**:
Relevant PhD/Doctoral qualification
Demonstrated capacity to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Knowledge of lung development, lung biology, and respiratory infections
Experience with microbiology, especially virology
Molecular biology skills, including vector design and cloning
Experience with tissue culture and sterile technique

**To be considered, applicants should submit**:
Cover letter
Resume
Responses to ‘what we need from you’ via the position description

All applicants, please be aware that in line with the Victorian Pandemic Orders and the Murdoch Children’s and VCGS COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, all Murdoch Children’s and VCGS workers must be fully vaccinated (boosted), unless a valid medical exception applies.

**Closing Date**: 16 February 2023