[Employment] NHMRC/Earl Owen Postdoctoral Fellowship Collaborative Transplantation Laboratory Microsearch Foundation of Australia

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Employer:   University of Sydney
Location:    Sydney, Australia

Open To: 	Internal/External Applicant
Employee Group: 	Academic (Research)
Location: 	SYDNEY
Residency: 	Valid Work Visa
Position Reference: 	USYD/103420
Starting Date: 	ASAP
Closing Date: 	18-Jun-2007
Duration: 	until December 2009


Description:

NHMRC/Earl Owen Postdoctoral Fellowship
Collaborative Transplantation Laboratory
Microsearch Foundation of Australia

The Collaborative Transplantation Research Group is committed to
improving outcomes for patients with end-stage organ failure by
improving both graft survival and the availability of organs for
transplantation. It is embarking on an innovative research project
that aims to prevent rejection of transplanted organs by modulating
tryptophan metabolism through expression of the enzyme indoleamine
dioxygenase.

There is an outstanding opportunity available for a results-driven,
attentive and analytical Postdoctoral Fellow to join a research team
performing experiments for a project funded jointly by the National
Health and Medical Research Council and the Microsearch Foundation of
Australia.

Joining a leading research team, the appointee will perform various
laboratory experiments for a project dealing with transplantation in
animal models. There will be a strong focus on immunological analysis
of transplanted organs and tissues as well as molecular techniques
including gene cloning and expression. The appointee will plan and
execute experiments and accurately analyse and record data as well as
supervise undergraduate and early postgraduate research students. In
addition the appointee will assist senior researchers to prepare grant
applications and prepare results for publications and presentations.

To succeed, a keen eye for detail, flexible approach and ability to
complete tasks within tight deadlines will be essential, as will be
the capacity to project manage and design and implement research
projects. The appointee will be expected to make a valuable
contribution to the research team, and posses the communication skills
needed to liaise closely with a diverse group of academics,
researchers and students.

A PhD in transplantation or immunology and extensive laboratory
experience, together with proven research ability, will be required.
The appointee will also need experience in immunological techniques,
such as flow cytometry, real-time quantitative PCR analysis and
immunohistochemistry, or in molecular biology techniques, such as gene
cloning and expression using adenovirus-associated expression systems.

This appointment offers a rare opportunity to join a world-class
research centre and make a valuable contribution to research outcomes
in the unique and emerging area of transplantation. The appointee will
enjoy being a key member of a successful and dedicated team, and find
great satisfaction in publishing in peer reviewed journals, and
solidifying their skills and career in ground-breaking research.

The position is full-time fixed term up to 31 December 2009, subject
to the completion of a satisfactory probation period for new
appointees. Membership of a University approved superannuation scheme
is a condition of employment for new appointees.

Remuneration package: $73,772 - $79,190 (which includes a base salary
Academic Level A $62,339 - $66,917 p.a., leave loading and up to 17%
employer's contribution to superannuation)


For more information or to apply online, please visit http://positions.usyd.edu.au
and search by reference number 103420.

Closing: 18 June 2007