Research Fellow in Muscle Signalling and Metabolism

**Role type**:Full time, fixed term position for 24 months
**Faculty**:Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
**Department/School**:Anatomy and Physiology
**Salary**:Level A - $108,156 - $116,094 p.a. plus 17% super
- Collaborate with world-leading industry partner
- Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

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**Your next career opportunity**
As a Research Fellow, you'll play a crucial role in investigating the effects of anti-obesity pharmacotherapies on cellular signalling and metabolism in skeletal muscle cells. You'll have the opportunity to coordinate an exploratory research project, utilising advanced technologies such as mass spectrometry phosphoproteomics and metabolomics. This role offers you the chance to contribute to groundbreaking research in collaboration with a world-leading industry partner, potentially shaping the future of obesity treatments.

**Your responsibilities will include**:

- Conduct Independent Research: Perform experimental investigations on cellular signalling and metabolism using advanced 'omics' technologies.
- Collaborate and Communicate: Work with team members, industry partners, and the broader research community to advance project outcomes and prepare data for publication.
- Supervise and Mentor: Provide guidance to undergraduate students and graduate researchers, contributing to their academic development.
- Support Laboratory Operations: Contribute to the smooth running of a busy and productive laboratory, including maintenance of cell lines and technical support for other projects.

**You may be a great fit if**:
You are a dedicated researcher with a PhD in cell biology, molecular biology, pharmacology, or a related field, possessing expertise in cell signalling and metabolism analysis, with experience in 'omics' technologies and bioinformatics approaches.

**You may also**:

- Have hands-on experience with mass spectrometry proteomics and/or metabolomics.
- Possess strong bioinformatics skills for analysing and integrating 'omics' data.
- Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Have the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic research environment.
- Show enthusiasm and expertise in skeletal muscle biology and metabolic research.
- Be willing to occasionally work outside normal hours to complete crucial experiments.

For further information please refer to the attached PD.

**What we offer you**
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including:

- Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
- Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
- Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
- Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

**Your new team - “Department of Anatomy and Physiology”**

The Department of Anatomy and Physiology’s key research themes are Metabolic and Cardiovascular Sciences, Muscle Biology, Neuroscience, and Stem Cell and Developmental Biology. We are home to 35 world-class research laboratories led by a dynamic team of forward thinkers. Through cutting-edge facilities, innovative research, training opportunities and the support of diverse funding streams, we remain at the forefront of disease-focused research.

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