High Salary Postdoctoral Research Fellow

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Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Goel Laboratory

Unit: Goel

Division: Cancer Research

Department: Laboratory Research

- 2-year fixed term, full time position 1.0 EFT

- Level A Research Technologist: 1RA6-1RA10

- $99,725.81 - $115,527.48 base + salary packaging + superannuation + 5-weeks annual leave

At Peter Mac we aim to continuously improve cancer care, research and education across all cancers and for all people affected by cancer: changing lives, breaking new ground. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values, Excellence, Compassion and Innovation. Welcoming people from a wide variety of different backgrounds and experiences is critical to fostering innovation, cultivating compassion, attracting and retaining top talent and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients.

YOUR ROLE IN OUR FUTURE

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

About the team

The Goel Laboratory is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to lead key projects relating to cell cycle biology and therapy‑induced senescence in cancer.

Under the direction of A/Prof Shom Goel, a medical oncologist and laboratory head, the Goel Lab positions itself at the intersection of cell cycle biology, epigenetics, and tumour immunology in cancer. Specifically, we study the cell cycle machinery and how it influences cancer biology in both cancer cells and stromal cells and leverage our discoveries to design new drug therapies for cancer.

We have developed several new transgenic mouse models of cancer which have proved valuable for uncovering new mechanisms of drug activity, and our work has been published in high‑impact journals including Nature, Cancer Cell, Cancer Discovery, and Nature Cancer. Importantly, several of our discoveries have translated into large‑scale clinical trials.

About the role

This is a 2‑year fixed‑term role, with the possibility of extension depending on funding. It is a full‑time position.

The Postdoctoral Research Fellow is responsible for overseeing projects under the direction of A/Prof Shom Goel within the Goel Laboratory at Peter Mac. The position exists to continue important work in the space of therapy‑induced senescence and related research.

About you

The successful candidate will have excellent written and oral communication skills, be flexible, and able to develop new skills and work with feedback.

You’ll bring with you:

- PhD in cancer biology and therapeutics

- Strong track record in cancer research with broad knowledge of cancer biology

- Ability to work well within a research team, demonstrated by collegiality, diligence, and accountability

- Extensive experience with either (i) wet‑lab methodology relevant to cancer biology and cancer epigenetics or (ii) bio‑informatic methods to interrogate biological questions in cancer

- High‑level organisational and time‑management skills, including punctuality

- Ability to keep abreast of the relevant scientific literature while carrying out laboratory work and integrate these tasks to develop new scientific questions for the lab

We offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally, including:

- Up to $11,660 in salary packaging to increase your take‑home pay

- Discounted health insurance and eye care

- A comprehensive health and wellbeing program

- Public transport options at our doorstep and end‑of‑trip facilities for cyclists

- Onsite eateries, coffee shops, and inviting rooftop garden spaces

- Pathways for professional development and new career opportunities

- Five weeks annual leave, 17.5% leave loading & purchased leave options

- Flexible, hybrid working practices

Inclusion and belonging

Peter Mac celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community. We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability, and people of any age to apply for our roles.

If you feel this role is right for you we warmly invite you to apply, and encourage your early application. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory police check and may include vaccination requirements. Should you need assistance or require any adjustments or accommodations to fully participate in the application or interview process, you are welcome to reach out to the contact person listed. We acknowledge that not all applicants will meet the full list of selection criteria outlined, and wherever possible we will consider applications where relevant experience can apply.

Applicants to this role should provide a covering letter outlining key skills and experience to assist us with our assessment.

For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position summary. Alternatively, please contact us using the information below for a confidential discussion.

Hiring Manager: Zoe Gordon

Contact Number: (03) 85598777

Applications Close: 20 November 2025

Position Summary

Under the direction of A/Prof Shom Goel, a medical oncologist and laboratory head, the Goel Lab positions itself at the intersection of cell cycle biology, epigenetics, and tumour immunology in cancer. Specifically, we study the cell cycle machinery and how it influences cancer biology in both cancer cells and stromal cells and leverage our discoveries to design new drug therapies for cancer.

We have developed several new transgenic mouse models of cancer which have proved valuable for uncovering new mechanisms of drug activity, and our work has been published in high‑impact journals including Nature, Cancer Cell, Cancer Discovery, and Nature Cancer. Importantly, several of our discoveries have translated into large‑scale clinical trials.

Classification or Salary Range

Immunisation Category A

Key Relationships

Internal

- Supervisor: A/Prof Shom Goel

- Goel lab staff and students

- Cancer Biology and Therapeutics Program

- Other research laboratory staff and students

- Core research facilities staff and students

- Other Peter Mac staff and students

External

- Staff from other research institutions and hospitals

- External collaborators

- Suppliers

Skills

- PhD in cancer biology and therapeutics

- Strong track record in cancer research, with broad knowledge of cancer biology

- Ability to work well within a research team, demonstrated by collegiality, diligence, and accountability

- Extensive experience with either (i) wet‑lab methodology relevant to cancer biology and cancer epigenetics or (ii) bio‑informatic methods to interrogate biological questions in cancer

- Excellent written and oral communication skills

- Flexibility, ability to develop new skills and work with feedback

- High‑level organisational and time‑management skills, including punctuality

- Ability to keep abreast of the relevant scientific literature while carrying out laboratory work, and to integrate these tasks to develop new scientific questions for the lab

Desirable Requirements

- Experience with bio‑informatic analysis of RNA‑seq, ATAC‑seq, and ChIP‑seq datasets

- Outstanding academic track record

- Desire to pursue cancer research long‑term

- Experience with digital image analysis including Image J

- Basic programming skills using R

- Basic knowledge of principles of data interpretation including statistical analysis

Why work for Peter Mac

- Peter Mac offers a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.

- Our staff benefits include award‑winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies, and financial benefits such as salary packaging.

- We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.

The Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which our five sites are located throughout Victoria. We recognise their strength and resilience and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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