Post-Doctoral Fellow (Immunology) - School of Pathology
Post-Doctoral Fellow (Immunology) - School of Pathology
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Post-Doctoral Fellow (Immunology) - School of Pathology
- Employment Type: Full time (35 hours a week) but part time is also considered.
- Duration: 2-Year Fixed Term
- Remuneration: $91k - $121k base ( 17% Super leave loading)
- Working rights: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold full rights to work in Australia to be considered for this position.
- Location: Kensington Sydney
Why this role matters
This position is ideal for an early-career postdoctoral researcher with strong technical expertise excellent organisational and communication skills and a passion for scientific discovery. You will join a supportive collaborative and productive research environment that encourages independence and fosters career development.
Some key skills required:
- A PhD in immunology or a related biomedical science discipline ideally with a focus on adaptive immune responses.
- Demonstrated technical experience intechniques relevant to exploration of the adaptive immune response including processing and analysing human and/or animal samplesmulti-colour flow cytometrycell sortingELISAPCRmolecular cloning and RNA sequencing workflows(e.g. single-cell or bulk).
- High attention to detail andexcellent record keepingin both laboratory notebooks and digital data management systems.
- Ability to workindependently take scientific initiative anddrive projects forward while also contributing effectively to a collaborative team environment.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to build professional relationships with collaborators students and technical staff.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities and capacity to learn new techniques.
- High levels ofemotional intelligence with a professional respectful and self-aware approach to teamwork and collaboration.
Desirable:
- Experience inmanaging mouse colonies including ethical and procedural compliance
- Prior experience working in a research team studyingB cell biologyimmune tolerance orautoimmune mechanisms.
- Experience withbioinformatics pipelinesfor analysing transcriptomic or repertoire sequencing data.
Please refer to the position description for full details.
UNSW Benefits and Culture:
UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to a plethora of UNSW-perks including:
- 17% Superannuation and leave loading
- Flexible working
- Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
- Access to lifelong learning and career development
- Progressive HR practices
More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here.
Application process:
We encourage applications from enthusiastic and talented early-career researchers.
Please click on Apply now to apply online. Please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your research interests and experience. A copy of the Position Descriptions can be found on .
Contact:
Applications close: Sunday 14th September 2025 before 11.30pm Sydney time.
UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds those living with disabilities members of the LGBTIQ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
Employment Type
Full-Time
