About This Opportunity

Join a collaborative research team exploring how immune cells develop, function and generate protective immunity in response to infection and vaccination. As a Postdoctoral Research Fellow within the Belz research group at the Frazer Institute, you will contribute to cutting-edge immunology research with the potential to advance our understanding of innate and adaptive immune responses. You will take a leading role in the design, delivery and interpretation of research projects, while helping coordinate day-to-day research activities across the group. Using a combination of in vivo and in vitro immunological approaches, you will investigate immune responses to pathogens and vaccines and contribute to the development of recent experimental approaches. This is an excellent opportunity to build your research profile, develop greater research independence and contribute to impactful discoveries in immunology.

Key responsibilities

- Research: Energetically drive research projects, support applications for competitive research funding, publish in reputable journals and utilise best practice research methodologies.
- Supervision and Researcher Development: Assist with supervision of students and provide performance feedback and training to research support staff and supervisees.
- Safety: Follow safety protocols and apply safe storage, handling and disposal techniques.
- Citizenship and Service: Begin to develop partnerships, engage in internal service roles and committees, provide support to colleagues, and uphold university values.

About You

Completion or near completion of a PhD in immunology, with experience in bioinformatics, molecular biology or microbiology. An emerging research profile in immunology, including publications in reputable peer-reviewed journals and conference presentations. Strong knowledge of immunology, molecular biology, microbiology and biochemistry, supported by relevant laboratory experience. Advanced experience in techniques such as flow cytometry, PCR, ELISA, tissue and bacterial culture, aseptic techniques and laboratory animal procedures, with bioinformatics skills highly regarded. Demonstrated ability to plan, conduct and interpret research independently or semi-independently,



quickly acquire new laboratory techniques, and work accurately and efficiently. Strong interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills, with knowledge of laboratory safety, regulatory and OH&S; requirements, and evidence of contributing to internal service or external activities.

Other Information

Pre-employment checks may include verification of the right to work in Australia, qualifications, criminal history checks and mandatory immunisations. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements. You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ, and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criteria but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We’re also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can help by emailing or calling +.

Applications close 18 Nov AEST (R-69850). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for 26 Nov.

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📌 Postdoctoral Research Fellow/Research Officer - Immunology (Brisbane)
🏢 The University of Queensland
📍 Brisbane