Postdoctoral Researcher

4 days ago

Melbourne, Australia Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre Full time

Location: Melbourne

Job type: Not provided

Organisation: Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Medical

Reference: 22691

Peter Mac is one of a handful of integrated cancer research, education and treatment centres in the world. Each day our team strives to provide the very best in cancer care, even better treatments and potential cancer cures for all people affected by cancer.

Globally, we are facing one of the most pivotal times in the pursuit of cancer cures, and Peter Mac stands at its forefront. Together, we aim to lead a new era of cancer prevention, care and discovery, supported by state-of-the-art facilities at our new home within the Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre building.

**Your role in our future.**

**Postdoctoral Researcher (Darido Lab)**

**1RA6 - 1RA8**

**Fixed Term Full Time
The position requires a highly motivated Scientist with advanced skills in bioinformatic analysis of large sequencing data as well as various cellular, molecular and biochemical techniques. The scientist will employ laboratory models of head and neck cancer, cancer cell lines and patient samples to validate the sequencing data and identify novel preventative and therapeutic targets against the human disease.

Specifically, the position requires a Research Scientist with a PhD in bioinformatics, genetics, pathology, cellular or molecular biology who can work in an independent manner within an existing team.

The scientist would be able to teach and supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students, and technical staff. The new recruit is expected to have up-to-date knowledge of the latest technologies related to screening approaches and analysis of gene expression and signal transduction pathways regulating cancer cell survival and/or growth. Importantly, the researcher would have a strong background in cancer research with an emphasis on the discovery of new biomarkers of disease initiation and progression and the use of laboratory models, cell lines and primary patient samples to validate them.

For further information about this opportunity, please review the position description or contact us for a confidential discussion.

Peter Mac requires its staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Please contact us if you would like to discuss this requirement.

**Why work for Peter Mac:
- Peter Mac offer 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.

  • Postdoctoral Research Fellow

    4 days ago

    Melbourne, Australia Swinburne University of Technology Full time

    We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join our world-class research team at the Centre for Astrophysics and Supercomputing (CAS) at Swinburne University of Technology. This 3-year position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to research in galaxy formation and evolution, with a focus on the origins of Dark Galaxies, Ultra Diffuse Galaxies...

  • Postdoctoral Researcher

    1 week ago

    Melbourne, Australia Swinburne University of Technology Full time

    Department of Engineering Technologies - Full-time, 3 years fixed-term position at our Hawthorn campus - Academic Level A or B salary + 17% super and staff benefits **About the Role** The research will involve Marine Growth Protection Systems (MGPS) which are used in marine infrastructure to prevent fouling that otherwise can cause damage to, and failure...

  • Postdoctoral Research Associate in Dark Matter

    2 weeks ago

    Melbourne, Australia Swinburne University of Technology Full time

    We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join our vibrant research-active community of Swinburne’s Centre for Astrophysics and Supercomputing and work with Professors Darren Croton, Alan Duffy, and/or Jeremy Mould, as part of the Australian Research Council’s Centre of Excellence for Dark Matter Particle Physics (CDM), located at its Swinburne...

  • Research Assistant

    6 days ago

    Melbourne, Australia RMIT University Full time

    Overview: - Part-time (0.5 FTE), Fixed Term for 2.5 Years- Salary Academic Level A6-A8 ($102,047 - $109,536 p.a. pro rata) + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements- Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University About the Role We’re looking for a motivated and thoughtful...

  • Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Generative Ai

    2 weeks ago

    Melbourne, Australia Swinburne University of Technology Full time

    A Postdoctoral Research Fellow is being sought to join a project funded by the Australian Research Council. Working alongside Professor Anthony McCosker at the Centre of Excellence for Automated Decision Making and Society (ADM+S) you will be contributing primarily to 2 projects: - Critical Capabilities for Inclusive AI - Generative Authenticity This...

  • Ozgrav Postdoctoral Research Fellow

    2 weeks ago

    Melbourne, Australia Swinburne University of Technology Full time

    We have an exciting Postdoctoral Research Fellow opportunity working with OzGrav, the ARC Centre of Excellence for Gravitational Wave Discovery. We are seeking a scientist who is passionate about using radio interferometry observations to undertake cutting edge research into the astrophysics of compact objects (neutron stars and black holes) and transient...

  • Ozgrav Postdoctoral Research Fellow

    3 days ago

    Melbourne, Australia Swinburne University of Technology Full time

    Swinburne’s Centre for Astrophysics and Supercomputing are seeking a dynamic individual to join the team to undertake cutting edge research into the astrophysics of compact objects (neutron stars and black holes) and transient sources, under the guidance of Prof. Adam Deller. The research will be undertaken at Swinburne University of Technology in...

  • Postdoctoral Research Fellow

    1 week ago

    Melbourne, Australia Swinburne University of Technology Full time

    The primary responsibility of the incumbent will be to develop innovative and more accurate methods for characterizing strongly correlated polaritons. Polaritons, described as quantum fluids of light, exhibit unique quantum behavior such as superfluidity, showcasing frictionless, zero-energy-cost flows. The project aims to advance our understanding of...

  • Bioinformatics Postdoctoral Researcher

    2 days ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

    Company description: Peter MacCallum Cancer CentreJob description: 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...

  • Bioinformatics Postdoctoral Researcher

    4 days ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre Full time $99,725 - $115,527

    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...