Dear colleagues, An excellent opportunity is available for a Research Officer to join the Cowman Laboratory in the Infectious Diseases and Immune Defence Division (ID2) at The Walter & Eliza Hall Institute in Melbourne, Australia.
About the Position The position, funded by the Gates Foundation, aims to integrate structural and functional knowledge of an essential malaria protein complex to develop an effective malaria vaccine. Key responsibilities include characterizing antibody recognition to malaria antigens using a combination of biophysical techniques, as well as the design and testing of immunogens to evaluate their potential as vaccine candidates. This position will join a multi-disciplinary team, with regular consultation and support from the laboratory head (Prof Alan Cowman), project lead (Dr Stephen Scally) and team members. Selection Criteria Essential Knowledge and Skills: * A PhD in Protein Biochemistry, Structural Biology or equivalent * Experience in the design and optimization of constructs for expression of recombinant proteins in E. coli, insect cells (Sf21), or mammalian cells (HEK 293F) * Experience in biophysical techniques to characterize protein-protein interactions such as BLI (Octet), SPR, ITC or mass photometry * Demonstrated experience in determining protein structures through X-ray crystallography and/or Cryo-EM * Strong project management abilities with excellent oral and written communication skills Desirable Skills: * Experience in computational protein design would be highly beneficial but is not essential Personal qualities: * Excellent organisational and time management skills including the ability to manage competing demands * Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment * Excellent attention to detail, ensuring that data and methods are accurate, of high-quality and accessible to other researchers * A demonstrated interest in malaria Terms of appointment This position is available for 2-3 years in a full-time capacity. Salary is Research Employee Level A6 - A8 ($101,039 - $108,453). Salary is dependent upon qualifications and experience. Up to 17% superannuation and very attractive salary packaging options are available. General enquiries can be directed Dr Stephen Scally - scall...@wehi.edu.au<mailto:scall...@wehi.edu.au> or Prof Alan Cowman - cow...@wehi.edu.au<mailto:cow...@wehi.edu.au>. How to apply Please apply by uploading your CV, cover letter and a document addressing the key selection criteria in pdf format to: https://www.seek.com.au/job/80791514?ref=search-standalone&type=standout&origin=showNewTab#sol=39868766b6d1736f2361d153a7add69f5b4a4693 Application Closing Date: 12 January 2025 We will be reviewing applications as they are submitted and scheduling interviews for strong candidates in mid-January. If you are interested in this position we encourage you to apply early. Many thanks Steve -- Stephen Scally NHMRC Emerging Leadership Fellow Cowman Lab Infectious Diseases and Immune Defence Division WEHI scall...@wehi.edu.au<mailto:scall...@wehi.edu.au> [WEHI Logo] Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research 1G Royal Parade Parkville Victoria 3052 Australia www.wehi.edu.au<https://wehi.edu.au> Twitter<https://twitter.com/WEHI_research> | Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/WEHIresearch/> | Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/wehi_research> | Youtube<https://www.youtube.com/user/WEHImovies> | LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/wehi_research> WEHI acknowledges the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation as the traditional owners of the land where our campuses are located and the continuing connection to country and community. Private and confidential The content of this e-mail and any attachments may be private and confidential, intended only for use of the individual or entity named. If you are not the intended recipient of this message you must not read, forward, print, copy, disclose, use or store in any way the information this e-mail or any attachment contains. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender immediately and delete or destroy all copies of this e-mail and any attachment. ######################################################################## To unsubscribe from the CCP4BB list, click the following link: https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/WA-JISC.exe?SUBED1=CCP4BB&A=1 This message was issued to members of www.jiscmail.ac.uk/CCP4BB, a mailing list hosted by www.jiscmail.ac.uk, terms & conditions are available at https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/policyandsecurity/
