Work with a successful research team to execute projects in the immunology of tuberculosis and vaccine development

• Be at the forefront of Research contributing to better health in the tropics worldwide
• Assist in the establishment of tuberculosis immunology as a key research strength at AITHM
• Great opportunity to live and work in Tropical North Queensland

At James Cook University we pride ourselves on being dedicated to teaching, learning and research that is not only of high quality but also delivers practical benefits to the peoples and industries of the region.  We now have an exciting position for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow/ Research Officer based on our Cairns campus in picturesque North Queensland.

About the role

The Postdoctoral Research Fellow/ Research Officer will work within a successful research team that has a proven track record in high quality research outcomes in the area of immunology of tuberculosis.  You will investigate particular aspects of host immunity with important implications for tuberculosis vaccine development.  This is a full-time, grant-supported position for up three years and may be extended to four years based upon satisfactory progress.

Key duties:

• Execute projects in the immunology of tuberculosis and vaccine development;
• Effectively monitor and report progress against agreed milestones, including grant-related milestones.;
• Report and present project outcomes via peer-reviewed publications and national/international conference presentations.

About you

As someone with either a PhD in immunology or microbiology, or the relevant work experience as a Research Assistant, you will want to make a difference to the lives of people in the tropics worldwide by successfully creating a new vaccine against Tuberculosis.

You will also:

• Have, or are willing to acquire, sound knowledge, of biosafety issues regarding handling of highly pathogenic bacteria and PC-3 laboratory practice.
• Have experience in cellular and molecular immunology, mouse work, histology, bacteriology and molecular biology, including in vivo infection models and gene cloning techniques;
• Have expertise in working with Mycobacterium tuberculosis or other animal models of infection, cell culture, T cell fractionation techniques and multi-parametric flow cytometry;
• Have the ability to travel frequently to our JCU campus in Townsville.

Division of Tropical Health and Medicine

Through its research, teaching and engagement activities, the Division of Tropical Health and Medicine at James Cook University is at the forefront of improving health in rural, remote, Indigenous and tropical communities within Australia and world-wide.

The Australian Institute of Tropical Health and Medicine (AITHM) is a newly-established health and medical research institute within the Division of Tropical Health & Medicine that is funded by both state and federal governments. AITHM’s focus is on research in tropical health and medicine across a wide range of disciplines, with a particular focus on northern Australia, Papua New Guinea, and the Pacific

The benefits

JCU offers a culturally diverse working environment with opportunities for professional and personal growth as well as diverse career opportunities.  JCU prides itself on being dedicated to teaching, learning and research that is not only of high quality, but also delivers practical benefits to the peoples and industries of the region.

• generous superannuation scheme with 17% employer contributions
• five weeks annual recreation leave
• flexible working arrangements
• attractive options for salary packaging
• Level of appointment and commencing salary will be in accordance with qualifications and experience.

Join us on our journey as we develop research that makes a real difference, for a full position description and instructions on how to apply please visit our dedicated careers page at: https://www.jcu.edu.au/careers-at-jcu

Applications close:  19 March 2017

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