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Early Career Research Fellowship

Centre for Stem Cell Research
School of Paediatrics and Reproductive Health

Job Reference Number: 15003

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

The University of Adelaide’s Centre for Stem Cell Research is a collaborative initiative comprising 18 research groups located at the University, the Women’s and Children’s Hospital, the Institute of Medical and Veterinary Sciences, and the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. The members of the Centre for Stem Cell Research undertakes internationally recognised and awarded research in areas such as the isolation of adult and cord blood stem cells, clinical applications including potential cures for stroke damage and cardiac repair, as well as novel approaches to diseases such as cystic fibrosis and leukaemia.

The focus of the Centre is on translating basic research into clinical and commercial outcomes via collaboration between its members, and with external partners. The Centre is committed to conducting world class research and providing excellent higher degree and research training opportunities.

This Fellowship will enable a researcher to be employed on a project in conjunction with one or more of the Centre’s Research Groups for a period of three years allowing them to become an independent researcher capable of building their own research group. You will have demonstrated significant research potential in your postgraduate and/or early postdoctoral or post-medical specialist training years, and will have no more than 5 years postdoctoral experience or its equivalent.

Position Requirements

You should have:

• a doctorate or equivalent degree in the health sciences including biomedical sciences
  
• excellent written and verbal communication skills
  
• demonstrated ability to supervise high quality research students and act as a mentor to research trainees
  
• a competitive record of early career research productivity in terms of publications and presentations at national and international meetings

The successful applicant will be appointed at an appropriate level depending on qualifications and relevant experience.

Superannuation

An employer superannuation contribution of 9% applies.

Term of Position

This fixed-term position is available from January 2009 for a period of 3 years.

Further Information

Please refer to the fellowship guidelines (pdf 41kB) and certification (pdf 9kB) or alternatively contact Dr Sarah List, telephone: 8303 4482.

Applications

Deadline: 5 September 2008 .

Your application must:

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

Email applications to Dr Sarah List, or forward in duplicate to:

Dr Sarah List
Centre Manager
Centre for Stem Cell Research
The University of Adelaide
South Australia 5005