Research Fellow, Immunology and Infectious Disease

Classification: Academic Level B
Salary package: $107,475 - $121,857 per annum, plus 17% superannuation
Terms: Full Time, Fixed Term (up to 2 years, with possibility of extension)
Position Description & Selection Criteria: PD and PEWER.pdf

Position overview

ANU has an international reputation for research and education relevant to the health and well-being of the population of Australia, as well as that of the developing world. This is achieved through discovery research, applied research in health service settings, research-led teaching in health and medical sciences, and the translation of research findings into practice and policy. The ANU College of Health and Medicine comprises the School of Medicine and Psychology, the John Curtin School of Medical Research and the National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health. These schools work together to deliver world-class research and education across the spectrum of medicine and health-related fields, working in partnership with the health sector at local, national and international levels.

The Research Fellow exists to support an exciting project on innate immunity in infectious disease and cancer in the Man Laboratory in the Division of Immunology and Infectious Disease within the John Curtin School of Medical Research.

The position will work in the Man Laboratory, Division of Immunology and Infectious Disease, JCSMR. They will be self-motivated and work with a high level of initiative to balance their workload between experimental work, reading of the literature, preparing their results for publication or presentation and supporting or supervising students. The experimental work will involve techniques in the fields of molecular biology and immunology. The successful candidate is also expected to have experience in animal handling and the development of new techniques.

For further information about this position please contact Professor Si Ming Man on E: Siming.man@anu.edu.au 

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant via: indigenous.employment@anu.edu.au 

ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to those of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion

Application information

In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:

• A statement addressing the selection criteria.
• A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.
• Other documents, if required.

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

Please note: The successful candidate will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results. 

Closing date: 05 March 2023.