School of Biomedical Sciences

The School of Biomedical Sciences at The University of Queensland is an acknowledged leader in biomedical sciences in Australia. Our University is typically placed around 30 in the world's top 100 for biomedicine, according to The Times Higher Education World University Rankings.

Our School's research strengths include cell and developmental biology; cell physiology; functional anatomy; molecular pharmacology; and neuroscience. Our interests encompass animal behaviour; the biology of disease; drug development; marine science; neural regeneration; neuropathology; and pedagogical studies.

The role

The successful applicant should be a motivated and free thinking postdoctoral researcher who believes they can contribute to our lab's intellectual community and scientific process. You will be responsible for the design and execution of experiments, preparation of manuscripts and funding applications as well as supervision of students in the laboratory.

The person

Applicants must have a PhD in the area of neuroscience, animal physiology, biotechnology, behaviour or similar discipline. The successful applicant will have excellent interpersonal and organisation skills, as well as previous research publications and experience working on research projects. Experience will molecular and cell biology techniques as well an animal experimentation is also required.

Remuneration

This is a full time, fixed term appointment for 2 years at Research Academic Level A. The remuneration package will be $70, 767 to $75,868 p.a., plus employer superannuation contributions of up to 17% (total package will be in the range $85,729 - $88,765 p.a.).

Enquiries

To discuss this role please contact Dr Ethan Scott on +61 7 3346 9471  or email e.scott@uq.edu.au or visit www.uq.edu.au/scottlab.

To submit an application for this role, use the Apply button below. All applicants must supply the following documents: Cover letter, Resume and Selection Criteria responses.

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