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Overview
Post-doctoral Fellow position based in Kensington, Sydney, Australia. Full-time, 35 hours per week, 3 year fixed-term contract. Remuneration: $113,911 base, plus 17% superannuation and leave loading. Visa sponsorship is not available; applicants must have full rights to work in Australia. Organisations: School of Optometry & Vision Science, UNSW. The role supports the UNSW Retinal Research Group and focuses on developing novel anti-angiogenic and antifibrotic therapies for age-related macular degeneration (AMD), using emerging drug candidates and nanoparticle-based delivery systems. Responsibilities
Execute the research plan from in vitro mechanistic studies to in vivo disease models to identify and validate new drug candidates for AMD. Investigate therapeutic potential of emerging drug candidates and nanoparticle-based delivery systems. Perform in vitro, ex vivo, and in vivo experiments to test therapeutic candidates; conduct assays evaluating disease processes (cell migration, tissue remodelling, molecular markers). Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and assess advanced drug delivery approaches. Prepare, analyse, and interpret experimental data; ensure reproducibility and rigour. Prepare and submit animal and human ethics applications as required. Disseminate findings through peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, and project reports to BrightFocus Foundation. Contribute to supervision and training of honours and HDR students; work with collaborators from chemistry, engineering, ophthalmology, and other disciplines to meet project milestones. Demonstrate expertise in in vivo mouse models (preferably ocular models such as laser-induced choroidal neovascularisation); perform cell culture, microscopy, molecular biology, and immunohistochemistry techniques. Maintain high-quality research output relative to opportunity, including publications and conference presentations. Qualifications
PhD in biomedical sciences, optometry, vision science, ophthalmology, pharmacology, or a related discipline. Strong wet-laboratory research experience and ability to conduct experiments using in vitro, ex vivo, and in vivo models. Experience with cell culture, microscopy, molecular biology, immunohistochemistry, and data analysis; ability to prepare and interpret experimental data. Experience preparing ethics applications and contributing to high-quality research outputs. Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams and to supervise or train honours/HDR students as required. Benefits & Workplace Culture
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 Application Details
How to apply: Click Apply now to apply online. Include a resume and a separate document addressing the skills and experience listed in the Position Description. A copy of the Position Description is available on JOBS@UNSW. Applications close: Wednesday 15 October before 11.30pm Sydney time. Pre-employment checks: Verification of qualifications. Equity, diversity & inclusion: UNSW encourages applications from women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disabilities, LGBTIQ+ community members, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. UNSW provides workplace adjustments and flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
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Post-doctoral Fellow position based in Kensington, Sydney, Australia. Full-time, 35 hours per week, 3 year fixed-term contract. Remuneration: $113,911 base, plus 17% superannuation and leave loading. Visa sponsorship is not available; applicants must have full rights to work in Australia. Organisations: School of Optometry & Vision Science, UNSW. The role supports the UNSW Retinal Research Group and focuses on developing novel anti-angiogenic and antifibrotic therapies for age-related macular degeneration (AMD), using emerging drug candidates and nanoparticle-based delivery systems. Responsibilities
Execute the research plan from in vitro mechanistic studies to in vivo disease models to identify and validate new drug candidates for AMD. Investigate therapeutic potential of emerging drug candidates and nanoparticle-based delivery systems. Perform in vitro, ex vivo, and in vivo experiments to test therapeutic candidates; conduct assays evaluating disease processes (cell migration, tissue remodelling, molecular markers). Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and assess advanced drug delivery approaches. Prepare, analyse, and interpret experimental data; ensure reproducibility and rigour. Prepare and submit animal and human ethics applications as required. Disseminate findings through peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, and project reports to BrightFocus Foundation. Contribute to supervision and training of honours and HDR students; work with collaborators from chemistry, engineering, ophthalmology, and other disciplines to meet project milestones. Demonstrate expertise in in vivo mouse models (preferably ocular models such as laser-induced choroidal neovascularisation); perform cell culture, microscopy, molecular biology, and immunohistochemistry techniques. Maintain high-quality research output relative to opportunity, including publications and conference presentations. Qualifications
PhD in biomedical sciences, optometry, vision science, ophthalmology, pharmacology, or a related discipline. Strong wet-laboratory research experience and ability to conduct experiments using in vitro, ex vivo, and in vivo models. Experience with cell culture, microscopy, molecular biology, immunohistochemistry, and data analysis; ability to prepare and interpret experimental data. Experience preparing ethics applications and contributing to high-quality research outputs. Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams and to supervise or train honours/HDR students as required. Benefits & Workplace Culture
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 Application Details
How to apply: Click Apply now to apply online. Include a resume and a separate document addressing the skills and experience listed in the Position Description. A copy of the Position Description is available on JOBS@UNSW. Applications close: Wednesday 15 October before 11.30pm Sydney time. Pre-employment checks: Verification of qualifications. Equity, diversity & inclusion: UNSW encourages applications from women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disabilities, LGBTIQ+ community members, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. UNSW provides workplace adjustments and flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
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