Postdoctoral Research Associate: Virus Evolution
Reference No. 2581/1113
Further develop your research profile on an NHMRC funded project
• Evolutionary analysis of viral gene and genome sequences with
experience in Bioinformatic analysis
• Full-time, fixed term 2 years; remuneration package: up to $99K p.a.,
further offers may be possible subject to funding and need
The University of Sydney is Australia’s first University with an
outstanding global reputation for academic and research excellence. It
employs over 7500 permanent staff supporting over 49,000 students. The
University’s School of Biological Sciences has over 30 academic staff
members who are active in teaching, research, and have outstanding
international reputations.
We have a postdoctoral research position available to work with a new
research program on various aspects of virus evolution, emergence and
epidemiology being established by Professor Edward C. Holmes (NHMRC
Australia Fellow). Particular areas of research interest include (i)
molecular evolution and epidemiology of RNA and DNA viruses, particularly
those that pose a threat to Australia, (ii) the evolutionary genetic
basis of cross-species transmission and emergence in a number of model
systems, notably parvoviruses and influenza viruses (in collaboration with
Dr. Colin Parrish, Cornell University), and (iii) to conduct comparative
phylodynamic analyses on a wide range of human and animal viruses.
You will also be expected to take part in collaborative projects
with other research groups in Australia and overseas and will have the
opportunity to produce and contribute to scientific research publications
and to take on responsibility for graduate student supervision where
appropriate.
To succeed you will have:
• a PhD and a record of published research in areas related to molecular
evolution, computational biology and/or virology
• experience with the evolutionary analysis of viral gene and genome
sequences including phylogenetic analysis and Bayesian coalescent analysis
• published research as sole author or in collaboration on the subject
described above (i.e. the molecular evolution of viruses and comparative
genomics)
• experience in Bioinformatic analysis (i.e. computational biology)
of gene and genome sequences
• good working knowledge of microbiology with a particular focus on
virology and good understanding of the key aspects of virus biology
• demonstrated ability to conduct research/scholarly activities under
limited supervision either independently or as a member of a team,
and to facilitate collaborations with other research groups
• good organisational and administrative skills with attention to
detail and good written and verbal communication skills, experience in
research record keeping, preparation of research papers and seminars.
This is an outstanding opportunity to further develop your research
career in a specialised field under the guidance and mentoring of highly
regarded research academics.
The position is full-time fixed term for two years subject to the
completion of a satisfactory probation period for new appointees;
further offers may be available subject to funding, need and
performance. Membership of a University approved superannuation scheme
is a condition of employment for new appointees.
Remuneration package: up to $99K including base salary up to level A
step 7, leave loading and up to 17% superannuation. Some support towards
relocation and visa sponsorship will be available for the successful
appointee if required.
All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney careers
website. Visit sydney.edu.au/recruitment and search by the reference
number for more information and to apply.
CLOSING DATE: 31 January 2013 (11:30pm Sydney time)
The University is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity,
diversity and social inclusion. Applications from equity target groups
and women are encouraged. The University of Sydney has also established a
scheme to increase the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
staff employed across the institution. Applications from people of
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged.