Research Officer

2 months ago

South Brisbane, Australia Mater Misericordiae Ltd Full time

are looking for a Research Officer (Postdoctoral Research Fellow) to join the team This maximum-term (3 years), full-time role will be based at our South Brisbane campus.

Mater Research is a recognised leader in medical research. Our bench to bedside philosophy sees us working across Mater Health’s hospitals and health services, The University of Queensland, and the world-class Translational Research Institute (TRI).

We are committed to working closely with Mater Health, Mater Education and our growing network of partners and collaborators to turn scientific discovery into the best possible treatment, care, and outcomes for patients and our broader community.

Salary: Commensurate with experience plus superannuation and +   

What you’ll be doing

The Research Officer will be responsible for conducting research in the development and utilisation of molecular microbiology and related computational methods, cellular biology and animal models to understand the roles of the human microbiota in health and disease, including applications for external funding, publishing outcomes in high-quality outlets, and contributing to the supervision of honours, postgraduate students, and professional staff.

This position is in the IBD Group and will work closely with Prof Mark Morison’s microbiology group. The research focus of this group is understanding the genetic, immunologic, environmental and microbial drivers of gut inflammation and developing novel therapies to treat gut inflammation and restore gut homeostasis.

About you

You will have a PhD in a relevant field of Science – microbiology, inflammation, or gastroenterology and meet the below criteria:

Knowledge of the research environment and demonstrated research skills relevant to the specific project, including data analysis skills  Excellent communication skills with a track record of high-quality research outputs including publications and conference presentations Demonstrated interpersonal skills and the ability to contribute to the research outcomes as part of an effective team, while independently establishing work priorities Strong academic track record and technical laboratory skills in the broad area of microbiology and immunology Experience supervising and mentoring junior staff and students. Experience or exposure to using animal models, microscopy, flow cytometry, bioinformatics Appropriate digital literacy skills including the use of Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, statistical analysis software, Endnote referencing tool, and NCBI Resources including PubMed. Familiarity with software for analysing microbiome and transcriptional data.

Why join us?

is Queensland’s largest and most innovative not-for-profit healthcare service, providing care for almost 700,000 patients a year across a network of 11 hospitals.

We are a leader in healthcare, education and research — and that’s because we employ exceptional people. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE

Via salary packaging arrangements, allocate some living expenses directly from your pre-taxable income and ultimately increase your take-home pay Access to package meal and entertainment expenses via salary packaging Access to leading education and professional development via Mater Education Access to our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams Discounts to local and national business/venues for Dining/Retail/Travel & Accommodation/Other Unlimited access to a multitude of discounted fitness facilities through Fitness Passport Access to on-site, discounted parking Discounted food and beverage at various campus cafés and coffee venues

For further information please contact Jake Begun, IBD Group Leader, Mater Research via

Applications close 14 November 2024. Please note, we may contact applications prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW

Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.

Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.

Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.

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