澳大利亚詹姆斯库克大学生物学博士后职位

We now have an exciting opportunity for two Postdoctoral Research Fellows within the Division of Tropical Health and Medicine (DTHM) at James Cook University (JCU).  JCU is committed to creating a brighter future for life in the tropics world-wide through graduates and discoveries that make a difference. These two full-time, fixed-term appointments to June 2019, will be based at the tropical Cairns campus.

Our Division

The roles reside in a newly-established health and medical research institute within DTHM, the Australian Institute of Tropical Health and Medicine (AITHM).  AITHM’s focus is on research in tropical health and medicine across a wide range of disciplines with a particular focus on northern Australia, Papua New Guinea and the Pacific.

Your Role

Your post-graduate qualification in biological sciences, coupled with expertise in cellular and molecular immunology, will support your contribution to research outcomes for the Institute.

In these critical roles, you will work as part of a collegial group of professionals committed to research that aims to have broad application to a wide range of infectious and chronic diseases, with important implications for vaccination. This will be achieved through the provision of valuable leadership of project teams, including the development and implementation of project plans, resource management, scheduling and reporting.

As a self-motivated, team player you have the ability to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders and will support the delivery of high quality outcomes.  Your demonstrated experience in cellular and molecular immunology and strong interest in systems immunology and computational science will also be highly regarded.

Culture & Benefits

JCU offers a culturally diverse working environment with opportunities for professional and personal growth as well as diverse career opportunities.  JCU prides itself on being dedicated to teaching, learning and research that is not only of high quality, but also delivers practical benefits to the peoples and industries of the region.

• generous superannuation scheme with 17% employer contributions
• five weeks annual recreation leave
• flexible working arrangements
• attractive options for salary packaging

If you are an established professional looking to contribute to our research outcomes, please submit your application by 24 January 2016.  Additional information is available via the JCU site including application instructions and the duty descriptor – please ensure you download these documents prior to applying.  Visit the JCU site and access vacancy number 15456.