Postdoctoral Fellow - Cardiovascular Disease
Pubblicato il 01-08-2026 - UNSW in Milano
This Job is based in Australia
Postdoctoral Fellow - Cardiovascular Disease
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Job no:
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Work type:
Tempo pieno
Location:
Sydney, NSW
Categories:
Post Doctoral Research Associate
Employment Type: Full Time, 35 hours per week, 2 X Roles available
Duration: Fixed Term until 31 December ****, with the possibility of an extension
Remuneration: Academic Level A$118,467 + 17% Super + Annual Leave Loading
Location: Sydney, New South Wales. This is an onsite position
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold unrestricted work rights to be considered for this position.
Position Summary
The Postdoctoral Fellow (Level A) will contribute to a research program focused on developing novel small molecule therapeutic approaches for cardiovascular disease within the Vascular Biology and Translational Research Laboratory. Reporting to Professor Levon Khachigian and Head of the Laboratory, the role will undertake high-quality experimental research using a range of molecular, cellular and animal model techniques to advance the understanding and treatment of cardiovascular disease.
Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary research team, the Postdoctoral Fellow will design and conduct experiments, analyse and interpret research data, contribute to publications and the dissemination of research findings, and support the broader research program. The role also involves participating in laboratory meetings, conferences and collaborative research activities, while contributing to the supervision of research students and the ongoing development of research excellence. The role has no direct reports.
Some Key Skills Required
A PhD in Medical Sciences or a related discipline, and relevant work experience.
Expertise in cardiovascular biology is highly desirable.
Demonstrated expertise and practical surgical experience in rodent models of cardiovascular disease.
Hands on experience in Western blotting, immunohistochemical staining, flow cytometry, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays, etc.
Hands on experience using rodent models of cancer would also be an advantage.
Proven commitment to proactively keeping up to date with discipline knowledge and developments.
Demonstrated ability to undertake high quality academic research, plan and conduct independent research with limited supervision.
Please refer to the position description for full details.
Benefits And Culture
UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to a plethora of UNSW-perks including:
Career development opportunities
17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
10 days paid cultural leave per year
Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)
More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here
How To Apply
Submit your application including your resume & selection criteria online before Sunday 19th July
at 11:55pm.
To be considered for this role, you must address the Selection Criteria which are outlined in the "Skills and Experience" section of the position description.
Applications that do not address these criteria will not be considered
Pre-Employment Checks
Aligned with UNSW's focus on cultivating a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for.
These pre-employment checks may include a combination of some of the following checks: -
National and International Criminal history checks
Entitlement to work and ID checks
Working With Children Checks
Completion of a Gender-Based Violence Prevention Declaration
Verification of relevant qualifications
Verification of relevant professional membership
Employment history and reference checks
Financial responsibility assessments/checks.
Medical Checks and Assessments
Compliance with the necessary combination of these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW.
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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.
Position Description
Advertised:
03 Jul **** AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close:
19 Jul **** AUS Eastern Standard Time
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