Post-doctoral Fellow (Oocyte and Ovarian Biology)
- Employment Type: Full - time (35 hours a week)
- Duration: 2-year Fixed Term contract
- Position types: Level A or B dependent on applicant experience
- Remuneration: $91,381 - $127,947 base, plus 17% superannuation and leave loading
- Work rights required: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold full rights to work in Australia to be considered for this position.
- Location: Kensington, Sydney
Discipline of Women’s Health
The Oocyte Biology Research Group conducts world-leading fundamental research to make transformational changes in modern reproductive medicine. Its aim is to understand the key mechanisms that regulate oocyte and ovarian function and female fertility, to make transformational changes in modern reproductive medicine.
The group is located in the heart of UNSW’s biomedical precinct on level 4 of the Wallace Wurth Medical Sciences Building. The biomedical precinct incorporates the School of Medical Sciences, the Wallace Wurth and Lowy Cancer Centres and the School of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences, providing on-site access to world class biomedical research facilities.
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Details of the role
Working with internationally recognised research leader Professor Robert Gilchrist at the Fertility & Research Centre, you will undertake innovative research in the field of oocyte and ovarian biology, with the overall objectives of defining new mechanisms regulating female fertility and developing new fertility treatments for infertile and cancer patients. The research will focus on the mechanisms mediating oocyte-somatic cell communication and the determinants of oocyte quality, including in the context of reproductive ageing. A focus on cellular and molecular biology techniques will be employed using animal models and human tissues.
Who you are
The successful candidate will enhance the science research profile of the research unit and attract external grant funding. You’ll also have a high level of research output in the form of peer-reviewed publications. This highly collaborative role will have significant interaction with other scientists and clinical partners.
Some skills required:
- A PhD in reproductive biology, cell biology, developmental biology, molecular biology or a related discipline.
- Experience in the fields of reproductive biology, reproductive medicine, cell metabolism, and/or cell-cell communication an advantage.
- Demonstrated ability to undertake high quality academic research and conduct independent research with limited supervision.
- Experience in data visualisation and analysis for large datasets viewed favourably.
These positions may require you to attend clinical sites e.g. at the Royal Hospital for Women, Randwick. In line with safety and wellbeing obligations, NSW Health requires all workers in patient contact roles be fully COVID-19 vaccinated (or have a relevant exemption). Accordingly, UNSW requires any employee in this position to be fully COVID-19 vaccinated (or have a relevant exemption).
Please refer to the position description for full details.
UNSW Benefits and Culture
- 17% Superannuation and leave loading
- Flexible working
- Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
- Access to lifelong learning and career development
- Progressive HR practices
More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here.
How to apply:
If contributing to Oocyte and Ovarian Biology research and translation is of interest to you, please click on Apply now to apply online. Applications should not be sent to the contact listed below. Please provide a resume and a separate document addressing the skills and experience listed in the Position Description. A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.
Contact
Frank McHenry, Talent Acquisition Associate
E: frank.mchenry@unsw.edu.au
Applications close: Sunday 20th July before 11.30pm Sydney time
UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
