Post-Doctoral Fellow (Immunology) - School of Pathology

This Job is based in Australia

Post-Doctoral Fellow (Immunology) - School of Pathology

• Employment Type : Full – time (35 hours a week) but part time is also considered.
• Duration : 2-Year Fixed Term
• Remuneration : $91k - $121k base (+ 17% Super, leave loading)
• Working rights : Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold full rights to work in Australia to be considered for this position.
• Location : Kensington, Sydney

Why this role matters

Under the supervision of Senior Lecturer Dr Deborah Burnett, this Post-Doctoral Fellow position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research investigating how the adaptive immune system recognises and responds to foreign and self-antigens. The successful candidate will employ a broad suite of immunological and molecular tools—such as flow cytometry, cell-culture, single-cell RNA sequencing, data analysis and in vivo models—to interrogate B cell and T cell responses in human samples and pre-clinical systems. This research aims to generate mechanistic insight into immune tolerance and autoimmunity, with translational relevance to infection, vaccination, and immune-mediated disease.

This position is ideal for an early-career postdoctoral researcher with strong technical expertise, excellent organisational and communication skills, and a passion for scientific discovery. You will join a supportive, collaborative and productive research environment that encourages independence and fosters career development.

Some Key Skills Required

Desirable

Please refer to the position description for full details.

UNSW Benefits And Culture

UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to a plethora of UNSW-perks including :

More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here.

Application Process

We encourage applications from enthusiastic and talented early-career researchers.

Please click on Apply now to apply online. Please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your research interests and experience. A copy of the Position Descriptions can be found on JOBS@UNSW.

Contact :

Dr Deborah Burnett, E : [HIDDEN TEXT]

Applications close : Sunday 14th September 2025 before 11.30pm Sydney time.

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

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Skills Required

Elisa, Pcr, Data Analysis, RNA Sequencing, cell sorting , Molecular Cloning, Flow Cytometry