Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Malaria Immunology in Brisbane

The Institute for Molecular Bioscience (IMB) is seeking an outstanding Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Molecular Immunology to join a visionary, collaborative and globally connected research environment. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will investigate host immune responses to malaria infection using human samples and advanced systems immunology approaches to define immune mechanisms that inform next-generation therapeutics and vaccine development. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-impact global health research while working alongside leading experts in a culture that values innovation, excellence, inclusivity and creating change together.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Research: Conduct molecular immunology studies, including multi-parameter flow cytometry, proteomics, bulk and single-cell transcriptomics, and integrated multi-omics analyses to define immune responses to malaria infection and vaccination.
• Research: Apply advanced computational biology, coding, and systems immunology approaches to integrate complex immune datasets and generate insights that support therapeutic and vaccine development.
• Supervision and Researcher Development: Mentor PhD students and junior researchers, contribute to the supervision of Higher Degree by Research students, and foster a collaborative and high-performing research culture.
• Citizenship and Service: Contribute to collaborative research initiatives, competitive funding applications, service activities within IMB and UQ, and actively support a collegial and inclusive research environment.

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

About You

• Completion of a PhD in Immunology and Vaccinology.
• Expertise in cellular immunity, including multi-parameter flow cytometry.
• Expertise in molecular immunology using human specimens, including controlled human infection models.
• Expertise in liver-stage immunity.
• Expertise in host-pathogen interactions.
• Expertise with human in vitro co-culture models, including CD8+ T-cell responses, is desirable.
• Expertise in omics and systems immunology.
• Proficiency in R or Python programming for data analysis, visualisation, and reproducible research workflows; experience with pipelines for multi-timepoint and multi-modal data integration.
• Demonstrated proficiency in carrying out high-quality research, and a proven record of professional achievement in the relevant discipline area.
• Strong collaborative and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary research team.
• Excellent organisational and project management skills, and the ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Track record of peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations.

About UQ

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, 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 Professor Denise Doolan.

Other Information

Pre-employment checks may include: verification of the right to work in Australia, qualification check and immunisation. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements. Relocating from interstate or overseas? We may support you with obtaining employer-sponsored work rights and a relocation support package, however upfront costs will still be expected to be covered.

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.

Applications close Friday 11 September AEST (R-67965). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for the week commencing 14 September 2026.

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