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NHMRC Postdoctoral Research Officer

Research Centre for Reproductive Health
Discipline of Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Job Reference Number: 12186

Position Requirements | Salary | Superannuation | Term of Position | Further Information | Applications

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to conduct laboratory-based research investigating the effects of obesity on female reproduction. This position is funded by an NHMRC Program Grant “Periconceptual foundations for a healthy start to life”, within the research group of Professor Robert J. Norman.

You will work with Dr. Rebecca Robker and Professor Robert Norman, with experiments focusing on understanding metabolic signals that influence ovarian cell function, oocyte quality, and early embryo development, primarily using animal models, but also in a clinical context.

Position Requirements

You should have:

• a PhD in biological or biochemical sciences
  
• demonstrated skills and experience in cellular and molecular biology techniques
  
• a commitment to scientific excellence, as evidenced by quality publications and/or other previous research output
  
• evidence of ability to plan, execute and document experimental research

Salary

(Level A) $49,053 - $66,567 per annum. A minimum of $62,014 (Level A, step 6) is payable to the holder of a PhD.

Superannuation

An employer superannuation contribution of 9% applies.

Term of Position

This fixed-term position is available immediately until 31 December 2009.

Further Information

Please refer to the selection criteria (pdf 24kB) or alternatively contact Dr Rebecca Robker, telephone (08) 8303 8159.

Applications

Deadline: 29 August 2008 .

Your application must:

• include your résumé/Curriculum Vitae
• address the Selection Criteria
• quote the relevant reference number
• include residency status
• include the names, addresses and/or email details of three referees.

Email applications to Dr Rebecca Robker, or forward in duplicate to:

Dr Rebecca Robker
Discipline of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Level 6, Medical School North
University of Adelaide
Adelaide, SA 5005