Research Fellows (ARC Super Science) (Three positions)

 

Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences / Faculty of Engineering / Melbourne Centre for Nanofabrication


• Structural Biology, Drug Delivery and Nanotechnology
• World Class Research Team and Facilities
• Clayton/Parkville campuses


The Opportunity
Are you an outstanding researcher wanting to contribute to a world class, dynamic research team?

Do you want to start your research career by studying for a PhD, and be guided by extraordinary mentors.

If so, then keep reading.

We are looking for three exceptional ARC Super Science Fellows and three PhD Scholarship students to undertake research in Pore Forming Proteins and their potential utility as machines for the intracellular delivery of proteins and nanoparticles. The prestigious ARC scheme targets early-career researchers (within three years of completing their PhD) who have an outstanding track record (including significant published work as first author).

The Fellowships are funded through a dynamic, cross discipline project awarded, to James Whisstock, James Friend, Chris Porter, Kerry Hourigan and Ian Boyd entitled "Engineering ????? ????? Proteins as machines for the delivery of proteins and nanoparticles into cells".

Postdoctoral Fellowships
1) You'll be a scientist with a demonstrated track record in molecular biology, protein chemistry and protein crystallography. Experience in cell biology or autophagy is also desirable.
2) You'll be a scientist with a demonstrated track record in molecular biology, protein chemistry and cell biology. Specific experience in the generation of fusion proteins will be an advantage, and broader experience in drug delivery and the fabrication of nanomedicines is desirable.
3) You'll be a scientist with a demonstrated track record in nanoparticle fabrication, functionalisation, and physical and chemical characterisation, with a particular interest in protein chemistry, and in the biological application of nanotechnology.

It's anticipated that you'll work across the disciplines of biochemistry, pharmaceutical sciences and engineering, and there is great scope for the successful candidates to independently shape a role that suits their particular strengths, background and interests within the overall parameters of the research project.

Each Fellow will be able to access a research support budget of up to $20k per annum.

Scientists who completed their PhD more than three years ago will not be considered unless there are exceptional circumstances, for example, significant career interruption through family leave or illness.

You must address the selection criteria, and include a one page executive summary of your research career to date, including publications. Please refer to "How to Apply for Monash jobs' below.

PhD Scholarships
A PhD scholarship will be associated with each of the Super Science Fellows. You will work under the mentorship of the fellow as well as one or more of the Chief Investigators. To apply, you should have a demonstrated interest in one of the three above mentioned research areas, and must have a first class honours degree or a degree that is recognised as H1 equivalent in Australia.

You should send a brief letter, CV, and a copy of your Student record to date to ???@???.???.

All applications should address the selection criteria. Please refer to "How to Apply for Monash jobs' below.

The Benefits
Remuneration package (Fellowships): $80,404 - $95,481 pa Level B (includes employer superannuation of 9%).

PhD Scholarship: Stipend $22, 500 for three years, indexed annually.

This role is a full-time position, however flexible working arrangements may be negotiated.

Monash offers a range of professional development programs, support for research, study and overseas work, generous maternity leave and flexible work arrangements.

Duration
Three Fellows will be offered a full-time position, fixed term for three years from commencement date. Start dates are negotiable, but preferably will be before 31 December 2010.

Location
You will be based at the Monash University Clayton or Parkville campus in Melbourne, one of the World's most liveable cities.

Enquiries
Professor James Whisstock:
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Applications Close
Thursday, 2 September 2010