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CSIRO Postdoctoral Fellowship in long-term infection control in the context of medical devices
The Opportunity
CSIRO Early Research Career (CERC) Postdoctoral Fellowships provide opportunities to scientists and engineers who have completed their doctorate and have less than three years relevant postdoctoral work experience. These fellowships aim to develop the next generation of future leaders of the innovation system.
While medical devices have led to spectacular advances that have contributed significantly to extending life expectancy and to improving the quality of life, effective technologies providing long-term infection control are not yet available. This long-standing problem may be overcome by the effective control of interfacial interactions and by exploiting antimicrobial technologies ranging from immobilised antimicrobial compounds to drug delivery and topography-based approaches.
The Postdoctoral Fellow will answer key scientific questions associated with the progression of medical device related infections, identify opportunities for long-term infection control and develop effective technologies that can be applied in the context of medical devices. Apart from establishing a comprehensive understanding of the factors that govern long-term host-pathogen-device interactions, the Postdoctoral Fellow will focus on the synthesis of polymers carrying antimicrobial drugs providing broad spectrum activity, and the development of coatings that provide effective protection against microbial colonisation over a clinically relevant time frame.
Your duties will include:
Location: Clayton, VIC
Salary: AU$83K - AU$94K plus up to 15.4% superannuation
Tenure: Specified Term of 3 years (Full-time)
Reference: 71628
To be considered you will need:
Please note: To be eligible for this role you must have no more than 3 years (or part time equivalent) of postdoctoral research experience.
For details about who to contact and for more information please view the Position Description
Eligibility
The successful applicant will be required to obtain and provide a National Police Check as well as undertaking a pre-employment medical prior to commencement.
Flexible Working Arrangements
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How to Apply
Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.
Applications Close
23:59 AEDT 15th March 2021