(Level A) $78,544 to $105,611 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.
Fixed term, full time position available for 24 months.
An opportunity exists for a talented postdoctoral researcher to join the T Cell Immunotherapy Lab (PI Dr Mara Zeissig) to work on novel immunotherapies for the treatment of solid cancers. The applicant should have experience in cellular immunology or cancer immunotherapy.
The Lab’s research is focused on understanding how cancers evade the immune system to identify new ways to enhance response to immunotherapy. In particular, we work on cancers that are addicted to the oncogene KRAS such as lung, colorectal and pancreatic cancers. We utilise a range of tools including genetically engineered preclinical models of cancer, analysis of immune cell subsets, single-cell profiling and molecular biology techniques. We also harness large-scale genetic screening using CRISPR-Cas9 technology to find previously unknown targets and mechanisms that regulate response to immunotherapy.
About the project:
In this project, the candidate will be involved in an exciting new discovery project using CRISPR/Cas9 screens to identify new genes that improve T cell persistence and anti-tumour responses. New drug targets identified in the screens will be characterised in vitro and in vivo to assess the effects on tumour growth, immune infiltration and response to immunotherapy.
To be successful you will need:
- PhD in Cancer Biology, Immunology or Cancer Immunotherapy (or near completion).
- Excellent academic record and research experience that has resulted in publications, conference papers or reports
- Experience with cellular immunology, flow cytometry, cell culture and molecular/biochemical techniques
- Ability to contribute to a diverse and collaborative team environment and manage time effectively
- High quality written and oral communication skills
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The University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaborations - offers you a 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.
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If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.
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Applications close 11:55pm, 29 September 2024.
The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.
For further information
For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:
Dr Mara Zeissig
Group Head, T cell Immunotherapy Laboratory
E: mara.zeissig@adelaide.edu.au
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The University of Adelaide is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Female applicants, people with a disability and/or and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.
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