Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Neuroscience

St Lucia Campus💼 Full-time💰 $85,373–$85,373🗓 2026-09-15 → 2026-09-25

Core

Design and conduct in vitro and in vivo studies to validate monoclonal antibody therapies targeting tau in neurodegeneration (Alzheimer's disease).

Role type

Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Neuroscience/Drug Discovery)

Builds

Novel monoclonal antibody therapies for Alzheimer's disease

Domain

Neuroscience / Biotechnology / Drug Discovery

Deliverable

Required skills

protein chemistry, recombinant protein expression, cell culture, in vitro assay design, in vivo mouse model studies, data analysis, scientific manuscript writing, conference presentation

Preferred skills

experience in antibody development, experience in neurodegeneration research, experience in grant writing

Technologies

none stated

Responsibilities

Design and conduct research to validate antibodies targeting tau in neurodegeneration in vitro and mouse models; Apply for independent and collaborative research funding; Contribute to the supervision and development of junior researchers and students

Seniority

Postdoctoral Researcher (early-career independent researcher)

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About uq

As part of the UQ community, you will work alongside bright minds from around the world, united by a shared commitment to creating a better world. Excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued, and staff are supported through a wide range of benefits, including up to 26 weeks paid parental and primary care leave, 17% superannuation, 17.5% leave loading, flexible and hybrid working options, health and wellbeing programs, a heavily discounted Study for Staff program, on‑campus childcare, affordable parking, salary packaging, and cultural leave.