The core mission of Australian Institute for Microbiology & Infection (AIMI) at UTS is to decipher interlinked human, animal, and environmental problems in microbiology and disease. Our internationally recognised and collegial researchers apply cutting-edge research methods and tools to understand how microbes grow, live, adapt, and survive, with cross-connected Institute themes that focus on antibiotic resistance, infectious diseases, vaccine development & biosecurity, food safety, computational biology, genomics and proteomics, microbial ecology, and microbial morphology.

We do innovative and excellent research that matters, and partner with Australian and international universities, state and federal government agencies, and a variety of industry and commercial partners to deliver cutting-edge fundamental and translational research outcomes.

 

About the role

We are recruiting multiple AIMI Pathway Fellows to undertake research that increases our understanding of how microbes grow, live, adapt and survive in their environments and as part of complex, interconnected systems.  You will conduct cutting-edge research that addresses significant research problems in one or more of our themes.  Responsibilities within the Fellowship period will include:

• Aggressively seek competitive grant funding to establish an independent research career
• Perform high quality research and produce quality research publications
• Undertake and complete an agreed research program within one or more Institute themes
• Supervise technical and research assistants as appropriate

 

About You

We invite applications from Early Career Researchers wishing to transition to an independent research leadership role. As an AIMI Pathway Fellow, you will be a critical thinker and problem solver, with the ability to work autonomously and as a member of a team.  You will have skills and knowledge of microbiology, microbial ecology, molecular biology, proteomics, genomics, or computational biology. You will also have:

• PhD in an appropriate field.
• Demonstrated research track record and proven record of high quality and competitive grant application preparation
• Ability to provide quality research supervision

For the full list of selection criteria and role responsibilities, please download the Position Statement from the below document section.

 

Base Salary Range:  $112,310 to $132,925 pa (Level B).

This role attracts 17% superannuation (pension) in addition to the base salary.

The position is full-time and will be made on a fixed term (2 years).

UTS staff also benefit from a wide range of Employee Benefits include flexible work practices, childcare centres, generous parental leave and salary packaging opportunities.

 

How To Apply

Please click the Apply link to be taken to the UTS website.  Here you can download:

• full details of the application process;
• a copy of the position statement; and
• information on remuneration, benefits, terms and conditions.

Please use reference number IRC231325 in all correspondence

 

General enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to Marie Hetherington in the UTS Recruitment Team at recruitment@uts.edu.au.

Closing Date: Friday, 20 January 2023 at 11.59pm (AEST)

Applicants must have valid and current Australian work rights.

 

About UTS

Our vision is to be a leading public university of technology recognised for our global impact. We are a dynamic and innovative university, ranked by the Times Higher Education as Australia's top young university, and located centrally in one of the world's most liveable cities. With a culturally diverse campus life and extensive international exchange and research programs, UTS prepares graduates for the workplaces of today and tomorrow.

 

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UTS is recognised widely as supporting inclusivity and diversity through our Wingara Indigenous Employment Strategy, Social Impact Framework and UTS Access and Inclusion Plan. Cited as a WGEA Employer of Choice since the inception of the award, we were among the first Australian institutions to receive the Athena SWAN Bronze Accreditation for our commitment to action addressing gender equity in the STEMM disciplines.

Welcome applications from women, Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those who identify as LGBTIQ and applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

 

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