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Post-doctoral Systems Immunologist in Paediatric Malaria at The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute in Australia

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Immunology

Funding

Full funding available

Deadline

Aug 27, 2026

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Australia

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Walter and Eliza Hall Institute

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Immunology
Computer Science
Biology
Computational Biology
Infectious Disease
Global Health
Medical Science
Salud Pública
Omics
Statistics
Bioinformatic

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The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute (WEHI) in Melbourne, Australia is recruiting a Post-doctoral Systems Immunologist to join the Immunity Division (Mueller Laboratory) on a 2-year full-time contract.

The project focuses on the systems immunology of naturally acquired malaria immunity in Papua New Guinean children, using well-characterised longitudinal cohorts and severe malaria case-control samples. The work combines immunology, infectious diseases, global health, and data science to identify cellular, molecular, and systems-level correlates of protection against Plasmodium falciparum and Plasmodium vivax.

Research methods include high-dimensional flow cytometry, single-cell RNA sequencing, proteomics, ELISA, multiplex immunoassays, and multi-omics integration, alongside rigorous bioinformatic and statistical analysis in R and/or Python. The role also involves collaboration with PNG-based field and laboratory partners, support for a prospective immunome cohort study, mentoring junior researchers, and contributing to publications, conferences, and grant applications.

Applicants should hold a PhD in Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Systems Biology, Computational Biology, or a closely related field (awarded or near completion). Experience in human immunology and at least one high-dimensional platform is essential, as is strong quantitative and communication skill. Experience in malaria immunology, paediatric immunology, clinical cohorts, resource-limited settings, serology, B cell/antibody biology, and multi-omics frameworks is desirable.

The position offers a competitive salary, salary packaging, and superannuation benefits. Applications close on 2026-08-27. To apply, upload a CV, cover letter, and a document addressing the selection criteria in PDF format via the job application portal.

Funding details

Full funding including tuition fees and living expenses is available for this position. The scholarship covers all educational costs and provides a monthly stipend.

How to apply

Please submit your application including a cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, and contact information for two references. Applications should be sent via the online portal before the deadline.

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