(Level B) $111,031 to $131,335 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.

Fixed term, full-time position available for three years.

Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Cancer Metabolism working at South Australian Immunogenomics Cancer Institute (SAiGENCI).

Join Professor Lisa Butler's Prostate Cancer Research Group at the newly established South Australian Immunogenomics Cancer Institute (SAiGENCI). We seek a talented postdoctoral researcher to lead innovative spatial profiling studies to define and target the molecular mechanisms of lipid metabolic reprogramming in prostate cancer.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to conduct cutting-edge research in cancer metabolism while working within a dynamic, multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will:

• Drive independent research projects in cancer metabolism
• Collaborate with team members and our broader research network
• Mentor Honours and Postgraduate research students
• Contribute to grant writing and funding applications
• Participate in the group's research and teaching activities

Working at SAiGENCI, you will have access to state-of-the-art facilities and collaborate with leading researchers in cancer biology, metabolism, mass spectrometry and computational systems biology.

To be successful you will need:

• A Ph.D. in cancer metabolism, biochemistry or cell biology.
• Clear record of driving success in their own research, demonstrated by a strong publication record that includes a focus on cancer metabolism.
• Experience in molecular biology, cell culture, in vivo cancer models and metabolic assays. Experience with prostate cancer research and preclinical models is desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a collegial and productive manner within the team and with collaborators.
• Effective communication skills, including experience in scientific writing for research articles and grant applications, and delivering presentations at scientific meetings.

In addition to the above, to be successful at Level B, you will also need: 

• Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research, including leading projects.
• Demonstrated ability to guide and oversee postgraduate and undergraduate students in the research area and supervise research-support staff.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate across disciplines.
• Demonstrated experience in the preparation of successful proposal submissions to external funding bodies.

Enjoy an outstanding career environment

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.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs

Your faculty's broader role

The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences contains one of Australia's largest concentrations of leading health researchers, teachers and clinical titleholders. It's comprised of eight schools and a number of specialist disciplines, institutes and centres, variously focused on world-class research, and training the next generation of: medical doctors; surgeons; dentists; nurses; psychiatrists; psychologists; and other health professionals.

Learn more at: health.adelaide.edu.au

If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.

Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to be taken through to the online application form. Please ensure you submit a cover letter, resume, and upload a document that includes your responses to all of the selection criteria for the position as contained in the position description or selection criteria document.

Applications close 11:55pm, 1st December 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:

Professor Lisa Butler
Resistance Prevention Program, SAiGENCI

E: lisa.butler@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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