Senior Postdoctoral Research Fellow – Human Microbiome

Senior Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Human Microbiome Who are we looking for? We are seeking a Senior Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Human Microbiome to join the School of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health. Microorganisms have a profound influence on biological, environmental, and industrial processes, but understanding the complex dynamics of microbial communities and how to manipulate them to our advantage remains a challenge. CMR Director Professor Gene Tyson has recently been awarded a prestigious ARC Laureate Fellowship that aims to overcome current technological limitations and transform microbial ecology from a descriptive to a predictive science. This will be achieved using as a model the most intensively studied ecosystem on the planet: the human gut microbiome. The Fellowship program will deliver new tools for integrated meta-omic analysis, a biobank featuring thousands of novel microorganisms from the human gut, and machine learning models to predict how entire microbial communities will respond to changes in their environment. The successful candidate will join this exciting project to drive new methods in i) microbial protein annotation and ii) characterising how microbial communities respond to environmental changes (e.g., diet or therapeutics). The role is open to a broad range of applicants with experience in human microbiome research, including in fields such as microbiology, multi-omics analysis, biochemistry, synthetic biology, and immunology. What you need to succeed Education, training and/or relevant experience equivalent to the completion of a PhD in a relevant field (e.g., microbial ecology, synthetic biology, immunology, bioinformatics). Four years postdoctoral experience in a relevant field. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team, along with a proven ability to autonomously organise and prioritise tasks and workflow to meet project deadlines. High level communication skills, including demonstrated written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills. Ability to problem solve, logically plan and coordinate research activities, and critically assess existing literature and methods. How to Apply Discover the possibilities that await with a career at QUT. If you're ready to embark on a journey of innovation and opportunity, we're excited to meet you. Find out more about this position and submit your application by clicking 'Apply' or the link below. Job closes :

19-Feb-2025

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