Postdoctoral Research Fellow/Research Fellow (Molecular Biologist, Drug Discovery)
* The University of Queensland
* Australia, QLD
* May 28, 2026
Full-time
Full-time fixed-term position for up to 12 months.
Base salary will be in the range $83,698.91 – $111,431.10 + 17% super (Academic Level A) or $117,120.53 – $138,769.70 + 17% super (Academic Level B).
Based at our St Lucia Campus.
About This Opportunity
Join a visionary and collaborative research environment at the Institute for Molecular Bioscience, where discovery science meets real-world impact. This role offers an exceptional opportunity for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow or Research Fellow in Molecular Biology to contribute to an ambitious program focused on developing next‐generation peptide and protein therapeutics for drug‐resistant cancers.
Working alongside peptide chemists, biologists and clinicians, you will lead innovative research from early‐stage discovery through to translation and commercialisation, supported by world‐class infrastructure and a culture that values curiosity, collaboration and purpose.
Key Responsibilities
* Research: Design and deliver high‐quality molecular biology research, contribute to competitive grant applications, publish in leading journals, and advance projects through translational and commercial pathways.
* Supervision and Researcher Development: Contribute to the supervision and development of Honours and Higher Degree by Research students, fostering an inclusive and supportive research culture.
* Citizenship and Service: Actively participate in institute and university service, demonstrate behaviours aligned to UQ values, and begin building external partnerships with industry, government and the wider community.
Qualifications and Experience – Level A
* Completion or near completion of a PhD in fields related to molecular biology.
* Strong experience with molecular biology and biochemistry techniques, including PCR, cloning, recombinant protein expression, and recombinant display libraries (e.g., phage, yeast, mRNA display).
* Experience with cell biology techniques such as cell culturing and flow cytometry.
* Excellent problem‐solving skills leading to efficient production of quality research outputs.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills, documented through publications in peer‐reviewed journals and presentations at conferences.
* Participation in funding applications directly or indirectly.
* Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and also independently on research projects.
* Experience in meaningful internal service roles and engagement with external activities.
Qualifications and Experience – Level B
* Completion of a PhD in molecular biology.
* More than 3 years of post‐PhD research experience with molecular biology and biochemistry techniques, including PCR, cloning, recombinant protein expression, and recombinant display libraries.
* Experience in other scientific areas such as structural biology, cell biology and flow cytometry, with evidence of independently running related experiments.
* Ability to independently lead research projects, resulting in efficient production of quality research outcomes, with a lead role in some outputs.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills, documented through publications in peer‐reviewed journals and conference presentations.
* Evidence of successfully seeking, obtaining and managing external research funding, including leading funding applications.
* Experience in meaningful internal service roles, active contributions to external activities, and team‐building and leadership activities.
* Evidence of contributions to the progression of knowledge to end users through translation.
Benefits
* Access to world‐class facilities and equipment, grant writing support, and greater research funding opportunities.
* 26 weeks of paid parental leave and 17.5% annual leave loading.
* Opportunities for career progression through the academic promotions process.
* Exclusive internal vacancies and genuine career progression opportunities.
* Equity, diversity and inclusion support and accessible recruitment processes.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criterion but can demonstrate potential.
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