Postdoctoral Research Associate

**Job no**: HRC0001021
- ** Category**: Academic, Level A
- Full-time, fixed-term (2-year) role, based at the Callaghan campus of the University of Newcastle, with hybrid working possible
- Academic Level A
- Conduct research on a range of cutting-edge projects_ _
- Work collaboratively to establish a coherent research program within synthetic biology_

**Our vision to become a world-leading regional university demands passion and perseverance. We can’t do it without you.**

We are looking for people to join our university - to bring their exceptional teaching to our region, and help us make an impact in an emerging field of science.

As one of the top 200 universities in the world and the number one university for partnering for a sustainable future, we are outstanding educators grounded by the needs of our community. We are driven by our inclusive focus and are proud of our five-star rating for social equity.

**Be part of something bigger**

The Neilan Laboratory is located within the School of Environmental and Life Science (SELS) at the University of Newcastle. The Neilan Laboratory is a world leader in the molecular biology and biochemistry of toxic cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) and other microbes of environmental and biomedical significance.

SELS, located on the Callaghan Campus, is one of the largest schools in the University and encompasses a diverse range of science-based disciplines that achieved impressive ERA rankings in 2019, including Biological Sciences and Microbiology, which both achieved a maximum possible score of 5 (“well above world-standard”). These outstanding achievements provide excellent graduate outcomes and attract researchers and academics who are experts in their field.

**The Role**

As a Postdoctoral Research Associate, you will contribute to and undertake research in the fields of Synthetic Biology and Microbial Genomics. The roles sit within a large centre of research excellence, funded by the Australian Research Council and provide a rare opportunity to work with leading scientists in the field to develop your research skills and enhance your research output, including publishing papers in international journals and participating in conferences and workshops.

This 2-year, fixed-term position is full time with the possibility of extension, and will be located at the Callaghan Campus (Awabakal and Worimi land).

**How will you become part of our community?**

You will have:

- Fundamental** **molecular biology/microbiology skills, including microbial culturing, PCR, DNA sequencing and cloning (biochemical and analytical chemistry skills are highly desirable)
- High-level problem-solving skills and an ability to utilise academic judgement to make decisions
- The ability to support the supervision of postgraduate and undergraduate students
- The drive and desire to establish a coherent research program within microbial genomics, with support from mentors and supervisors
- Solid relationship-building skills

**How will we support you?**

The remuneration for this position is from $91,350 + 17% superannuation.

The University is committed to being a leader in family-friendly working environments.

For information on our employee benefits (such as flexible working, discounts in private health insurance, gym memberships, and salary packaging) please visit here.

**Let’s be part of something bigger together.**
- Your ORCID ID
- A URL link to your University Academic Profile (or equivalent)
- A Cover Letter; outlining your interest in the role, including contact details for a minimum of three relevant referees.
- A statement addressing the Essential and Desirable Criteria, as provided in the Position Description attached below (4 pages max)
- Your CV, which should be a maximum of five pages and be succinct and discipline appropriate.

**Please upload your Cover Letter **and** response to the requested Criteria as **one** PDF document**.

**We are excited to be Looking Ahead with you