Postdoctoral Research Fellow/Research Fellow - Bacterial Cell Envelope

Description:

• Institute for Molecular Bioscience

• Full-time (100%), fixed-term position from May 2025 to December 2028

• Base salary will be in the range $80,448.78 - $107,104.10 + 17% Superannuation (Academic Level A)

• Base salary will be in the range $112,572.59 - $133,381.10 + 17% Superannuation (Academic Level B)

• Based at our St Lucia Campus

This is an exciting opportunity for either a Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Level A) or Research Fellow (Level B) in Bacterial Biochemistry/Microbiology to develop their expertise and emerging research profile in the area of the bacterial cell envelope. This interdisciplinary project, funded by the Australian National Health and Medical Research Council, focuses on gaining knowledge of bacterial cell envelope biogenesis pathways for antibiotic targeting. The post will be based in the group of Prof Waldemar Vollmer at the Institute for Molecular Bioscience and involves developing and using cellular and biochemical assays for key enzymes in bacterial cell wall synthesis and collaborating with the chemists, Prof Rob Capon and Dr Zeinab Khalil, to identify antibiotics from natural sources. About the Vollmer Group - https://imb.uq.edu.au/research-groups/vollmer .

Key responsibilities will include:

• Research: Establish a research program, collaborate on research projects, seek and manage research funding, publish in reputable journals, utilize best practice research methodologies, and participate in project discussions.

• Supervision and Researcher Development: Supervise students, recruit and manage employees, provide performance feedback and training, resolve conflicts, and ensure correct remuneration and benefits.

• Citizenship and Service: Develop partnerships, demonstrate leadership through mentoring, engage in internal service roles and committees, perform administrative functions, provide support to colleagues, and uphold university values.

This is a research focused position. Further information can be found by viewing UQ’s Criteria for Academic Performance.

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, and within an environment where interdisciplinary collaborations are encouraged.

At the core of our teaching remains our students, and their experience with us sets a foundation for success far beyond graduation. UQ has made a commitment to making education opportunities available for all Queenslanders, regardless of personal, financial, or geographical barriers.

As part of our commitment to excellence in research and professional practice in academic contexts, we are proud to provide our staff with access to world-class facilities and equipment, grant writing support, greater research funding opportunities, and other forms of staff support and development.

The greater benefits of joining the UQ community are broad: from being part of a Group of Eight university, to recognition of prior service with other Australian universities, up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave, 17.5% annual leave loading, flexible working arrangements including hybrid on site/WFH options and flexible start/finish times, and genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process.

Academic Level A

• Completion or near completion of a PhD in Bacterial Biochemistry/Microbiology.

• An emerging profile in research in Bacterial Biochemistry/Microbiology.

• Evidence of publications in reputed refereed journals and presenting at conferences.

• Evidence of contributions towards successfully obtaining external research funding.

• Some experience in meaningful internal service roles and contributions towards external activities

Academic Level B (in addition to Level A):

• Evidence of successfully seeking, obtaining and managing external research funding.

• A growing record of supervision of Honours and Research Higher Degree students to successful completion.

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, education check.

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.

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Professor Waldemar Vollmer w.vollmer@uq.edu.au. For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.

All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

• Resume

• Cover letter addressing the ‘About You’ section

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.

We know one of our strengths as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to talent@uq.edu.au for accessibility support or adjustments.

Applications close Sunday 6 April 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-49124).