Post Doctoral Positions available in Australia
*Postdoctoral Research Fellows *
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*Department of Biochemistry and Molecular*
*Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences*
*The laboratory*: The Rossjohn laboratory, in a broad collaborative
network that includes lead national and international researchers, has
provided profound insight into T-cell biology, specifically defining the
basis of key immune recognition events by T-cells.The laboratory has
explained pre-T-cell receptor (TCR) self-association in T-cell
development, and how the TCR specifically recognises polymorphic Human
Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) molecules in the context of viral immunity and
aberrant T-cell reactivity. Laboratory members have unearthed mechanisms
of HLA polymorphism impacting on drug and food hypersensitivities, as
well as Natural Killer cell receptor recognition. The laboratory has
pioneered our understanding of lipid-based immunity by the innate
Natural Killer T-cells (NKT) and the role of MAIT cells in recognizing
vitamin B metabolites.Many researchers within the laboratory have
secured national fellowships and awards. For more details on the
research themes, fellowships awarded and publication outputs see:
http://research.med.monash.edu.au/rossjohn/**
*The role:* Prof. Jamie Rossjohn, NHMRC Australia Fellow, is seeking
highly motivated and talented post-doctoral scientists to join his
research group. The selected candidates will work on one of two
projects, a) the investigation of NKT-CD1d recognition and b) HLA
molecules in adaptive immunity.
The applicant should hold a PhD in Biochemistry, or Molecular Biology or
Structural Biology with an interest in Protein Chemistry and
Crystallography. Candidates with a promising track record in the
relevant areas and a proven publication record in international journals
are encouraged to apply.
Appointment will be made at a level appropriate to the successful
applicant's qualifications, experience and in accordance with
classification standards for each level.
*Contact:*Margaret billsmargaret.bi...@monash.edu
<mailto:margaret.bi...@monash.edu>
