Research Fellow in "Development of animal models of oral rare diseases and implementation of human studies for circadian oral and systemic disorders" Role type: Full-time; Fixed-term for 12 months Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences Department/ School:Melbourne Dental School Salary: Level B - $124,*********,023 p.a. plus 17% superLead innovative research in rare orodental diseases / Integrate circadian biology with oral health / Develop precision diagnostics and treatmentsInvesting in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunitiesThe University of Melbourne We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research.
Discover more via our website.Your next career opportunityIn this role, you will drive translational research on rare orodental disorders and craniofacial biology.
You will integrate preclinical models, clinical cohorts, and multi-omics to discover circadian-informed oral health biomarkers.
You will gain leadership experience within the Precision Health Lab and Melbourne Dental School's collaborative research community.Your responsibilities will include:Design and execute preclinical and clinical studies on rare orodental and craniofacial conditions, including detailed oral phenotyping.Lead biomarker discovery and validation using saliva, gingival crevicular fluid, and multi-omics to enable precision diagnosis.Apply circadian biology approaches to craniofacial tissues, integrating molecular, cellular, and temporal analyses across preclinical and clinical samples.Supervise and mentor students and junior researchers, coordinating lab operations, ethics submissions, and data management processes.Disseminate research through high-quality publications, presentations, outreach, and competitive grant applications to expand programme funding.You may be a great fit if you:Hold a PhD and DDS, with substantial postdoctoral experience in dental or craniofacial research.Bring at least ten years' dental research experience, including tooth development and rare orodental disease mechanisms.Demonstrate deep expertise in chronobiology, circadian regulation, and multi-omics applied to craniofacial and oral tissues.Apply advanced animal models, microscopy, molecular biology, and next-generation sequencing to investigate disease pathogenesis.Show a robust record of competitive grant funding, publications, and collaborative projects with clinicians and scientists.Balance autonomy and teamwork, managing complex projects, mentoring others,



and adapting to evolving research priorities.What we offer you!
Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-beingProgressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balanceSalary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insuranceHealth and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance ProgramYour new team – Melbourne Dental School The Melbourne Dental School renowned for its excellence in dental and oral health education, clinical training, and translational research, with a strong tradition in dental research and an established international reputation in several research areas.
Research in the School is an integral component of staff and student activities underpinning both the undergraduate and graduate curricula.
The major research activities of the school are conducted via three Divisions and four major research groups, which range from translational biomedical science to clinical studies and pedagogical research.
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With a focus on innovative teaching methodologies and a student-centred approach, the School offers a Bachelor of Oral Health, Doctor of Dental Surgery, and Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (multiple specialisations).
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Visa sponsorship is available for this role.You must have current valid work rights for Australia.Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.A Working with Children Check is required for all positions.If successful, we will guide you through the process and reimburse you.found in the Position Description.Applications close: 4 September **** at 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.Position Description: PD_*******_Research Fellow_Rare disease.docx PD_*******_Research Fellow_Rare disease.pdfExplore leadership opportunities to shape the future and growth of the University of Melbourne - Executive Opportunities Welcome to the University of Melbourne – where our vision for positive societal change creates impact.
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📌 Research Fellow, Rare Disease, Circadian Medicine And Oral Health (Melbourne)
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