Full-time 12 month fixed-term opportunity for a dedicated Research Focused Academic
Join a leading pancreatic cancer research program and contribute to cutting-edge translational cancer research
Base Salary from $93,424 p.a. + 17% superannuation

About the chance
Join a dynamic pancreatic cancer research team led by Professor Marina Pajic and contribute to innovative translational cancer research focused on tumour biology, therapeutic response, and advanced cancer models. Based at the Kolling Institute, with travel between Kolling and Camperdown campuses, this role offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of pancreatic cancer research.
This position will contribute to innovative cancer research focused on understanding the complex pancreatic cancer ecosystems and how best to develop tailored treatments for this disease. Working within a collaborative research environment, you will apply expertise in molecular profiling, single-cell and spatial technologies, and pre-clinical cancer models.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
conduct research independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, contributing to advances in pancreatic cancer biology
develop and apply expertise in animal models of cancer, 2D and 3D co-culture systems
undertake molecular profiling, tumour biology investigations, and single-cell or spatial analyses to understand therapeutic response and resistance
analyse, synthesise, and interpret complex research data to support publications, presentations, and future research funding opportunities
develop and refine independent research skills under the supervision of senior academic staff
contribute to faculty and research group activities, including administrative tasks and meetings where required
provide informal mentoring and advice to students within the discipline as appropriate
collaborate effectively with internal and external research teams to achieve research outcomes.

About you:
PhD in a relevant discipline with postdoctoral research experience
demonstrated expertise in animal models of cancer, preferably pancreatic cancer, or other solid tumour models
experience in advanced research techniques including single-cell and/or spatial technologies, multiplex immunofluorescence and immunohistochemistry techniques
strong data analysis skills with experience using R; experience with Python will be highly regarded
experience using relevant research software and databases, including Redcap and scientific analysis tools
demonstrated research publication and presentation experience
ability to work independently and contribute effectively within collaborative research environments
demonstrated understanding of the subject matter within the discipline and a developing research profile in the area of expertise.

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Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University's obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.
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