Nhmrc Grant-funded Researcher

**(Level A) $78,544 to $105,611 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.**

**Fixed term, full time position available until 2029.**

**This position will report to** Professor Jose Polo, Lead of the Cancer Epigenetics Program at the South Australian Immunogenomics Cancer Institute (SAiGENCI) and the Inaugural Director of the Adelaide Centre for Epigenetics (ACE). Together the SAiGENCI Cancer Epigenetics program and ACE strive to unravel the epigenetic mechanisms contributing to cell fate, development and cancer, with the aim of developing effective therapeutics.

**To be successful you will need**:

- Completion of a PhD in biochemistry and epigenetics and/or equivalent professional experience Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research, including leading research, where applicable in cancer systems and/or developmental biology including neurodevelopment.
- Extensive experience with a diverse range of molecular and cellular biology techniques, including but not limited to ATAC-seq and ChIP-seq, including sample preparation, RNA-seq, DNA methylation assays, and/or single-cell library construction, and sequencing.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate within the team, across disciplines and with collaborators.

**The path to Adelaide University**

We are on an exciting path to Adelaide University as we prepare to open our doors in January 2026. Adelaide University will combine the strengths of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia, and we are dedicated to creating an accessible and future-focused educational powerhouse that fosters economic and social wellbeing through ground-breaking research and innovative teaching. You can learn more about Adelaide University HERE and more information will be provided throughout the recruitment process.

**Enjoy an outstanding career environment**

We offer a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaboration - offers you vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.

We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs

**Your faculty's broader role**

The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences contains one of Australia's largest concentrations of leading health researchers, teachers and clinical titleholders. It's comprised of eight schools and a number of specialist disciplines, institutes and centres, variously focused on world-class research, and training the next generation of: medical doctors; surgeons; dentists; nurses; psychiatrists; psychologists; and other health professionals.

Learn more at: health.adelaide.edu.au

**If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.**

Applications close 11:55pm, 25 June 2025.

**For further information**

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:
Professor Jose Polo
Director Adelaide Centre for Epigenetics, Lead Epigenetics of Cancer Program SAiGENCI
P: +61 (8) 83133118

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