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Job no : 0061565 Location :Parkville Role type :Full-time; Fixed-term for 3 years Faculty :Science Department/School :Melbourne Veterinary School Salary :Level A - $80,258 - $108,906 p.a. (*PhD entry level $101,460 p.a.) plus 17% super
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Join a collaborative research project investigating veterinary viral pathogenesis, viral evolution, and vaccine development strategies! :
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Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families!
About the Role This is an exciting opportunity to undertake a three-year postdoctoral position at the Melbourne Veterinary School focuses on researching veterinary herpesviruses, including those affecting birds and marsupials.
Under the supervision of Prof Joanne Devlin and in collaboration with A Prof Carol Hartley at the Asia Pacific Centre for Animal Health (APCAH), the successful applicant will investigate the pathogenesis of herpesviruses in animal hosts, study viral evolution in different systems, and contribute to vaccine development strategies aimed at disease prevention.
Your responsibilities will include:
- You are expected to significantly contribute towards the research effort of the team and to develop your research expertise with an increasing degree of autonomy.
- Under the guidance and support of Senior Academic staff conduct internationally competitive research, resulting in publications in high impact journals.
- Contribute to and publish academic papers and other scholarly outputs to a high academic standard in accordance with the research expectations of the University of Melbourne
- Actively participate in research seminars and conferences to disseminate research findings as opportunities arise.
- Contribute to the preparation, or where appropriate individual preparation of research proposal submissions to internal or external funding bodies as relevant.
- Contribute to and assist in the co-supervision and training of research students, including graduate researchers.
Who We Are Looking For You will possess demonstrated expertise in veterinary herpesvirus transcriptomics, molecular biology, and infection studies across _in vitro _and in vivo systems, along with proven experience in veterinary herpesvirus vaccine development.
Moreover, your track record should reflect successful collaboration with external stakeholders and commercial partners to advance vaccine development and registration processes.
You demonstrate strong research aptitude with a sound publication record, aligning with experience, and the ability to complete research projects under limited supervision.
You will also have:
- Completion (or near completion) of a PhD in Veterinary Herpesviruses or a related discipline.
- Demonstrated experience in veterinary herpesvirus transcriptomics, molecular biology and herpesvirus infection studies in _in vitro _and _in vivo _systems.
- Demonstrated experience in veterinary herpesvirus vaccine development and testing to meet Australian vaccine registration requirements.
- Demonstrated experience working with external stakeholders and commercial partners to progress vaccine development and registration.
- A demonstrated aptitude for research, with a sound publication record in relevant areas, commensurate with experience and opportunities.
- Demonstrated ability to prepare research reports and manuscripts for publication.
- Strong evidence of ability and desire to build an academic research career trajectory.
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.
Please note: To be considered for this role you must have current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is unavailable.
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