Research Fellow Drug Discovery at Monash University

Everyone needs a platform to launch a satisfying career. At Monash, we give you the space and support to take your career in all kinds of exciting new directions. You'll have access to quality research, infrastructure and learning facilities, opportunities to collaborate internationally, as well as the grants you'll need to publish your work. We're a university full of energetic and enthusiastic minds, driven to challenge what's expected, expand what we know, and learn from other inspiring, empowering thinkers.

An exciting opportunity exists to join a dynamic research team working on GPCR drug discovery. MIPS is a world-class, multi-disciplinary organisation and the Drug Discovery Biology theme is at the forefront of GPCR biology. The successful candidate will require a demonstrated ability to apply innovative approaches to the study of drug targets. We a looking for a highly motivated and skilled postdoctoral scientist to be involved in this drug discovery research program.

The successful applicant will perform a range of research-related activities (including administrative and reporting responsibilities). Working under the direction of Dr Dana Hutchinson, the candidate will be responsible for performing a range of drug discovery research-related activities, with a focus on G protein-coupled receptors.

The successful applicant will have a PhD in pharmacology or molecular pharmacology. They will be experienced in a wide range of techniques including mammalian cell culture, transfection of mammalian cells, imaging techniques (such as confocal microscopy), and a wide range of cellular signalling assays (including BRET/FRET analysis, cAMP measurements, cellular glucose uptake). The successful applicant will work within a dynamic and multidisciplinary team and should have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

This role is a full-time position; however, flexible working arrangements may be negotiated.

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