Position Number: 0065535
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Fixed-term for 2 years
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department/School: Department of Biochemistry and Pharmacology | School of Biomedical Sciences
Salary: Academic A - $83,468 - $113,262 p.a. plus 17% super
- Advance precision medicine / Gain multidisciplinary expertise / Contribute to national CF-pregnancy database
- to join our innovative 'Rare and Complex Lung Disease' Lab and shape the future of CF treatment during pregnancy
- Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
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As a postdoctoral researcher in our 'Rare and Complex Lung Disease' Lab, you'll spearhead an NHMRC Ideas-funded project exploring placental insights into fetal pharmacokinetics in cystic fibrosis. You'll gain hands-on experience in both clinical and biomedical research, working across disciplines in a collaborative environment. Your work will directly contribute to advancing precision medicine, integrating cutting-edge multi-omics approaches with PK modelling and histological assessments.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Develop Pharmacokinetic Workflows: Create and implement workflows for in-depth analysis of human placenta and maternal-fetal drug transfer.
- Conduct Multidisciplinary Research: Apply skills in respiratory pharmacology, animal models, and human tissue analysis to drive project outcomes.
- Contribute to Database Development: Help create a comprehensive national/international database for the cystic fibrosis-pregnancy research community.
- Collaborate and Communicate: Participate in team activities, contribute to publications, and present at conferences to disseminate research findings.
You may be a great fit if:
You are a highly motivated researcher with a PhD or substantial progress towards one, possessing multidisciplinary skills in respiratory pharmacology and a strong foundation in pharmacokinetic modelling analysis.
You may also:
- Have experience in biochemistry techniques, multi-omics data integration, and immune-histochemical analysis.
- Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective research collaboration.
- Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Be comfortable working with patient and control groups in CF pharmacology and pregnancy research.
- Have experience with data and statistical platforms like REDCap.
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
- Comprehensive career development and training, plus a 25% discount on UniMelb graduate courses for your immediate family members!
For more information check out our benefits page!
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
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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.
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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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