澳大利亚西悉尼大学中药药理学研究博士后岗位

Institution

University of Western Sydney (http://www.uws.edu.au/)

Position

Postdoctoral Research Fellow / Research Fellow

Location

Campbelltown, Sydney, Australia

Date Posted

February 18th 2008

Date Expires

March 28, 2008

Description

COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND SCIENCE
Centre for Complementary Medicine Research
Postdoctoral Research Fellow / Research Fellow
2 year fixed term
Campbelltown Campus Ref No. 80049
Remuneration Package: Academic Level A $60,647 to $81,219 p.a., Level B $85,336 to $100,698 p.a., (comprising Salary, 17% Superannuation and Leave Loading)

The Centre for complementary Medicine Research (CompleMed) is one of Australia’s leading research centres in complementary medicine, with an international reputation for research in traditional Chinese medicine. CompleMED’s state of the art Herbal Pharmacology Laboratory is engaged in a long term research effort aimed at the elucidation of the molecular mechanisms of action of neuroprotective herbal medicines, and is seeking an experienced electrophysiologist to characterize the effect of herbal medicine extracts and purified natural products on the functional properties of ligand- and voltage-gated ion channels.

Candidates should have extensive experience using the whole-cell patch-clamp technique in cultures of primary neurons and cell lines (HEK 293, COS 7) and/or brain slices. There will also be the opportunity to gain experience in molecular biology and conducting in vivo experiments. The successful applicant will work independently but in close collaboration with other members of the laboratory working on separate aspects of herbal pharmacology.

The successful candidate will be appointed as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow or Research Fellow according to their relevant qualifications and experience.

Position Enquiries: Professor Nikolaus Sucher (02) 4620 3345, email: n.sucher@uws.edu.au

Closing Date: 28 March 2008

How to apply
http://pubapps.uws.edu.au/vacancies/

Applications should be emailed to recruitment@uws.edu.au and must include a completed Application Cover sheet, a commentary addressing the Person Specification contained within the Full Position Details and a current resume/CV.

Australian Citizenship/Residency Status
The University accepts applications from overseas applicants, however, must ensure that applicants are entitled to undertake employment in Australia by the time they commence employment with the University in accordance with the guidelines established by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship, www.immi.gov.au

Offers of employment to overseas applicants are subject to the Department of Immigration and Citizenship granting approval for permanent residency or an appropriate temporary work visa to cover the period of employment. Overseas applicants for most academic and specialised general staff positions, may be eligible for employer sponsored migration and in these cases, your Recruitment Officer in the Office of Human Resources will liaise with the Department of Immigration and Citizenship on behalf of the University. Further information is available from the Department of Immigration and Citizenship, www.immi.gov.au

Applicants are required to notify the University of any immigration restriction that may preclude them from fulfilling the terms of any contract of employment offered by the University.

Contact

Applications must be received by the nominated closing date and forwarded preferably by email (please quote in the email subject field the position title and position reference number) in one Word document to the following: recruitment@uws.edu.au or mail to

The Recruitment Officer
Human Resources Services
University of Western Sydney
Locked Bag 1797
Penrith South DC
NSW 1797
Australia

Acknowledging applications