Postdoctoral Research Fellow/Research Officer - Zebrafish Modelling of Vascular Heterogeneity

About This Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow/Research Officer to develop expertise and an emerging research profile through zebrafish modelling of vascular heterogeneity. Working in a collaborative and purposeful research environment, you will contribute to high-quality discovery and translation while building productive partnerships with colleagues, research end users and the wider research community.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Research: Develop a coherent research program vascular heterogeneity (using zebrafish models and 3D human micro-vessels), produce quality research outputs consistent with discipline norms, contribute to competitive funding applications, collaborate on joint research projects and apply best-practice research methodologies.
• Research Translation and Impact: Contribute to the transfer of knowledge, technology and practices to research end users through translation activities, including the potential commercialisation of UQ intellectual property.
• Supervision and Researcher Development: Contribute to effective supervision of Honours students, support researcher development through feedback and coaching, and, where appropriate, effectively manage research support staff.
• Citizenship and Service: Demonstrate citizenship behaviours aligned with UQ values, collaborate in priority activities and service roles, support unit operations, and begin developing productive relationships with industry, government, professional bodies and the wider community.

This is a full-time fixed-term position for up to 12 months at Academic Level A.

About You

• Completion of a PhD in cell- or developmental biology.
• Experience in zebrafish modelling and 3D micro-vessel culture systems.
• An emerging research profile relevant to zebrafish modelling, vascular biology or a closely related discipline.
• Evidence of quality research outputs, including publications in reputable refereed journals and presentations at conferences.
• Capacity to review and apply best-practice research methodologies and contribute to the development of a coherent research program.
• Capacity to work collaboratively with colleagues on joint research projects and competitive research funding applications.
• Capacity to contribute to the effective supervision and development of Honours and Higher Degree by Research students, as appropriate.
• Experience in meaningful internal service roles and contributions towards external engagement activities.

Other Information

• Pre-employment checks may include: verification of the right to work in Australia and qualifications check. 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.

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Applications close Thursday November 12th 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-70037).

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