Postdoctoral Researcher - Bowtell Laboratory Job posted: 31/10/2024 Occupation: Research Reference: 4897 The Peter Mac Callum Cancer Centre (Peter Mac) is a Victorian public health service and a world-leading comprehensive cancer centre seeking to excel across all spheres of clinical care, research and education. We have the largest cancer research enterprise in Australia and provide treatment to about 40,000 people with cancer each year. We aim to continuously improve cancer care, research and education across all cancers and for all people affected by cancer: changing lives, breaking new ground. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values, Excellence, Compassion and Innovation. Welcoming people from a wide variety of different backgrounds and experiences is critical to fostering innovation, cultivating compassion, attracting top talent and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients. YOUR ROLE IN OUR FUTURE Postdoctoral Researcher – Cancer Genomics & Immunology We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join our team exploring the genomic and immune determinants of long-term survival in high-grade serous ovarian cancer (HGSC). Our lab is at the forefront of ovarian cancer research in Australia, using advanced genomic tools and large clinically annotated cohorts to identify molecular features associated with patient outcomes. The Postdoctoral Researcher will primarily investigate the importance of tumour-infiltrating B cells and plasma cells in mounting effective immune responses to ovarian cancer, in a project recently funded by the NHMRC and U. S. Department of Defense. This position is responsible for: Competently carrying out experiments that fulfil the aims of the projects. Completing accurate analysis and interpretation of experimental results. Writing and publishing of research papers and participating in oral and poster presentations at conferences. Participating in discussions, laboratory and program meetings as well as communicating effectively with others in the laboratory and the Research Division. Supporting other team members to facilitate ongoing research projects whilst displaying a high level of integrity and ethics. This position is: 12-month fixed-term, full-time Onsite presence essential at 305 Grattan Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000 Basic Salary Range: $97,770.40 - $113,262.24 AUD Advertising from 31st October 2024 to 28th November 2024 The position involves applying single cell and spatial profiling of patient tissues, combined with cell and molecular biology techniques, to develop innovative antibody-based therapeutics. The successful applicant will have experience in cancer genomics and cell biology, and experience in cancer immunology and/or single cell/spatial transcriptomics is highly desirable. Experience in the analysis of next generation sequencing data and competency in programming languages R and/or Python/Perl is desirable. This position is a 12-month Fixed Term Full-Time role in the first instance with potential to extend. Applicants should provide a covering letter and resume, and must address the Essential requirements listed under Skills (Selection Criteria) in the Position Summary as a separate attachment. For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position summary. Alternatively, please contact us using the information below for a confidential discussion. Email: Applications Close: 11:59 PM 28th November 2024 Peter Mac requires its staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Please contact us if you would like to discuss this requirement. WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC Peter Mac offers a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally. Our staff benefits include award-winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies, and financial benefits such as salary packaging. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community, and people with a disability. Job type: Full Time - Fixed Term Job classification: Undefined Contact: #J-18808-Ljbffr