Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Cancer Immunotherapy

• Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN)

• Part-time (70%), fixed-term position through to March 2028

• Base salary will be in the range $119,462.94 - $141,545.09 + 17% Superannuation (Academic Level B)

• Based at our vibrant St Lucia Campus

Join the Yu Group at AIBN and work on an exciting project that will focus your research efforts on nanotechnology and cancer immunotherapy. Develop your expertise and research profile working with a high performing team on cutting edge research in state-of-the-art facilities. In this role, you will be expected to contribute to student supervision and research development, as well as service and engagement roles and activities.

Key responsibilities will include: 

• Research: Contribute to and develop a research program, collaborate on research projects, seek and manage research funding, publish in reputable journals, utilize best practice research methodologies, and participate in project discussions.

• Supervision and Researcher Development: Contribute to the supervision and development of Honours and Higher Degree by Research students, facilitate engagement opportunities, provide constructive feedback and coaching, and support researcher capability and performance.

• Citizenship and Service: Demonstrate behaviours aligned with UQ values, contribute to mentoring and collaboration, participate in internal service roles and committees, support unit operations, and cultivate partnerships with industry, government, professional bodies and the wider community.

This is a research focused position. Further information can be found by viewing UQ’s Criteria for Academic Performance.

• Completion or near completion of a PhD in nanotechnology, nanomedicine, immunology.

• An emerging profile in research in the discipline area.

• Evidence of publications in reputed refereed journals and presenting at conferences.

• Evidence of contributions towards successfully obtaining external research funding.

• Some experience in meaningful internal service roles and contributions towards external activities

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, and within an environment where interdisciplinary collaborations are encouraged. As part of our commitment to excellence in research and professional practice in academic contexts, we are proud to provide our staff with access to world-class facilities and equipment, grant writing support, greater research funding opportunities, and other forms of staff support and development.

The greater benefits of joining the UQ community are broad: from being part of a Group of Eight university, to recognition of prior service with other Australian universities, up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave, 17.5% annual leave loading, flexible working arrangements, access to exclusive internal-only vacancies, and genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process.

Interested?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Prof Michael Yu - ****@uq.edu.au.

For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at ******@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line. 

When you apply, please ensure you upload a resume, cover letter, and responses to the ‘About You’ section. Please note that applications received via email will not be accepted.

Pre-employment checks may include: verification of the right to work in Australia, qualifications, mandatory immunisations. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ, and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criteria but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We’re also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can help by emailing ******@uq.edu.au or calling +61 7 3365 2623.

Applications close Friday 28 August 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-67535). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for mid-September.

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