Research Fellow in Nucleic Acids Research

Role type: Full-Time; Fixed term for 12 months

Faculty: Faculty of Science

Department/School: School of Chemistry

Salary: Level A: $85,555 – $116,094 p.a. plus 17% super

• Develop innovative chemical compounds for antimicrobial research

• Collaborate in a dynamic, interdisciplinary research environment

• 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

Join Dr Ludovica Monti's team as a Research Fellow and apply your chemistry expertise to explore alternative DNA structures in bacterial pathogens. In this role, you will contribute to innovative research on antimicrobial mechanisms, with opportunities to achieve high-impact outcomes in both fundamental and translational science. You'll gain hands-on experience in a dynamic, interdisciplinary environment, enhance your research skills, and have the chance to publish in high-impact journals while working at the exciting interface of chemistry and biology.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Conduct Innovative Research: Drive research projects exploring alternative DNA structures in bacterial pathogens and their role in antimicrobial mechanisms.

• Publish and Present Findings: Contribute to high-quality academic publications, present your work at seminars and conferences, and help disseminate research outcomes to the wider scientific community.

• Support Grant Applications: Assist in, or take the lead on, preparing research proposals for internal and external funding opportunities.

• Mentor and Supervise: Support the training and co-supervision of research students at all levels, from undergraduate through to PhD.

You may be a great fit if:

You are a passionate chemist with a strong research background, eager to apply your expertise to biological systems and explore the dynamic intersection of chemistry and infectious diseases within an interdisciplinary research environment.

You may also:

• Have completed or are near completion of a PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Biology, or a related discipline.

• Possess strong expertise in synthetic chemistry and/or medicinal chemistry.

• Have experience or interest in DNA biology, genomics, or microbiology.

• Demonstrate a strong publication record and aptitude for research, relative to your experience.

• Excel in both independent work and collaborative team environments.

• Have excellent communication skills and the ability to mentor junior researchers and students.

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 – The School of Chemistry

The School of Chemistry at The University of Melbourne is one of the largest and oldest in Australia with a distinguished history in teaching and research. The first lectures in chemistry in The University of Melbourne were given in 1856, only three years after the University was founded. Since then the School has grown and developed and there are presently over 2500 undergraduates enrolled in Chemistry subjects, with more than 150 BSc (Hons), MSc and PhD research students. Teaching and undertaking research in the School are 23 continuing research and teaching staff, and over 30 research only staff, supported by a team of technical and administrative personnel.

The School has an excellent international reputation in research and an outstanding record of achievement in attracting external research funding. There is an ongoing program to keep its research facilities at world standard and to focus our research efforts. This has involved progressive upgrading of the School's laboratories, the purchase of state-of-the-art instrumentation and recruitment of academics with a strong research profile. The successful candidate would be located in the Melbourne Centre of Theoretical and Computational Chemistry and will be eligible to access to the University's high- performance computing infrastructure.

Be Yourself

The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organization. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and have the opportunity to thrive regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, being a parent or having caring responsibilities.

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Working at the University – what you need to know

This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

Join Us and unlock your career potential

Is this the perfect opportunity for you? Apply today Including the following documents:

• Resume

• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience

• The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the )

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Applications close:7 October :55 PM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) / Melbourne time zone.

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