Last Date: 20 September 2023.
- Based in the Centre for Cancer Biology at the City West campus
- Full-time, five (5) year fixed term contract
- Salary Band: $127,680 – $146,716 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)
About the Role
The Senior Research Fellow will implement and conduct high quality scientific research in genito-urinary cancers, predominantly prostate cancer, and report on research outcomes in line with the research goals and milestones of the Centre for Cancer Biology. The position will provide leadership in research within the laboratory including competitive research grant activities and research training and supervision of support staff and honours/postgraduate students.
About UniSA
The University of South Australia is Australia’s University of Enterprise. Our culture of innovation is anchored around global and national links to academic, research and industry partners. Our graduates are the new urban professionals, global citizens at ease with the world and ready to create and respond to change. Our research is inventive and adventurous and we create new knowledge that is central to global economic and social prosperity.
The Centre for Cancer Biology (CCB) is an alliance between the University of South Australia and the Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN) and is co-located with other cancer-focussed researchers within a purpose-built building in Adelaide’s Biotech and Medical Precinct. The CCB studies the fundamental causes of cancer in order to find new ways to prevent and treat the disease and is a recognised hub for innovative science leading to breakthrough therapies.
Core Responsibilities
- Develop and pursue an individual research program, appropriate to the Senior Research Fellow appointment level, which contributes to the Centre and Academic Unit’s research agenda and generates opportunities for collaboration with other researchers within and external to the Centre and the Academic Unit
- Under the broad direction of the Pro Vice Chancellor: Health and Medical Research and Engagement, lead and conduct high quality independent and collaborative research relevant to the Centre
- Undertake competitive research grant activities including seeking grants and preparing research proposal submissions and applications to external funding bodies
- Publish research in high quality ranked international journals and present papers at national and international conferences in relation to the research within the Centre
- Keep abreast of the scientific literature and developments in the field directly relevant to the Centre’s research
Essential Skills and Experience
- A doctoral degree in a biomedical-related discipline, with direct relevance to basic and translational cancer research
- Evidence of leadership to a level appropriate to the Senior Research Fellow classification combined with successful post-doctoral research performance and, exemplified by any of the following; publication of original research articles in high-quality publications, securing of external grant funding, presentations at prestigious conferences, or patent/proprietary-research development
- Experience in exploiting in vitro organoid and explant models of disease to characterise drug response and mechanisms of action
- Experience in establishing or conducting in vivo experimentation to characterise drug response and mechanisms of action
- Demonstrated leadership in relevant areas of research and knowledge of cancer literature and relevant and contemporary laboratory procedures
Benefits
Getting a great job working with the best is just the start. UniSA rewards its staff with a wide variety of benefits such as:
- Access to great personal development opportunities
- Generous superannuation contributions of 17%
- Flexible working conditions
- A range of salary packaging options, including vehicle leasing, laptops and car parking fees
- A variety of leave arrangements
Culture
As a University of Enterprise, we offer a dynamic and agile workplace culture, one that embraces challenges and thrives on breaking new ground. Our staff are creative and innovative thinkers, communicating with clarity, conviction and enthusiasm. We embrace diversity and inclusion in a vibrant, engaging environment. Our people are authentic, resilient, and influential, and we deliver results.
How to Apply
For a copy of the position description and to apply, please visit Working at UniSA. The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address.
Please address your cover letter to Emma Kelvin, Consultant: Recruitment Central. For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact UniSA Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or via email at [email protected] using job reference number 5390.
Applications close: 11.30pm Wednesday 20 September 2023
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