Westmead Institute for Medical Research
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Postdoctoral Scientist in Autoimmune Gene Therapeutics and Immunology The Westmead Institute for Medical Research in Australia
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Cell Biology
Funding
Full-time fixed-term postdoctoral employment until 31 December 2027 with a base salary of $93,498 plus superannuation. Salary packaging benefits are mentioned, including up to $15,900 for everyday living expenses and up to $2,650 for meal entertainment and holiday accommodation.
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Australia
University
Westmead Institute for Medical Research
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Postdoctoral Scientist opportunity at The Westmead Institute for Medical Research (WIMR), Westmead, Sydney, Australia. The Autoimmune Gene Therapeutics Group within the Centre for Immunology and Allergy Research (CIAR) is seeking an early-career postdoctoral scientist to join a translational research program focused on gene therapy, immunology, rheumatology, genomics, and autoimmune/autoinflammatory disease.
The project centers on next-generation gene therapies and on understanding and overcoming immune responses to adeno-associated virus (AAV) gene therapies, a key barrier to broader clinical application. The successful candidate will work at the interface of molecular biology, cellular biology, mammalian cell culture, genomics, and clinical/pre-clinical research, with opportunities to lead independent projects and contribute to publications, presentations, grant applications, and fellowship applications.
Eligibility highlights: a PhD in Immunology, Molecular Biology, Gene Therapy, Rheumatology, Genomics, Cell Biology, or a related field; 0–3 years from PhD; experience with independent research, data analysis, and mammalian cell culture; strong communication and organizational skills; and full working rights in Australia for the duration of the contract. Experience with AAV, viral vectors, next-generation sequencing, clinical samples, or computational/machine learning/AI approaches is highly regarded.
Funding and terms: full-time, fixed-term employment until 31 December 2027, with a base salary of $93,498 plus superannuation. WIMR also highlights salary packaging and a collaborative, high-impact research environment with access to research facilities and clinical collaborators.
How to apply: submit a CV and cover letter via the SEEK application page. No closing date was stated in the post.
Funding details
Full-time fixed-term postdoctoral employment until 31 December 2027 with a base salary of $93,498 plus superannuation. Salary packaging benefits are mentioned, including up to $15,900 for everyday living expenses and up to $2,650 for meal entertainment and holiday accommodation.
What's required
A PhD in Immunology, Molecular Biology, Gene Therapy, Rheumatology, Genomics, Cell Biology or a related area is required. Applicants should have 0-3 years from PhD, demonstrated intellectual curiosity, experience conducting scientific research independently, initiative and problem-solving ability, good knowledge of molecular and cellular biology techniques, mammalian cell culture experience, data analysis and interpretation skills, a developing publication record, strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work independently in a collaborative team. Experience in immunology, autoimmune disease, rheumatology, gene therapy, AAV, viral vectors, genomics, next-generation sequencing, clinical samples, or computational/machine learning/AI approaches is highly regarded. Applicants must have full working rights in Australia for the duration of the contract.
How to apply
Submit your CV and cover letter outlining your experience and why you are interested in joining WIMR through the SEEK application process.
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