Creating a brighter future for all

Griffith University is a progressive, values-led university dedicated to learning, leadership, and innovation. This is your chance to help us achieve our vision to transform lives and add to human knowledge and understanding in a way that creates a future that benefits all.

Since opening in 1975, Griffith has grown from one campus and 451 students to become a comprehensive, multi-campus institution, with 50,000 students and more than 200,000 graduates.

Griffith Institute for Drug Discovery (GRIDD), part of Griffith Sciences, is dedicated to developing innovative new solutions for devastating conditions including cancer, drug resistance and infectious disease. To achieve this, our research leaders innovate at the cutting-edge of chemistry and biology GRIDD’s core values are excellence, integrity, collegiality and respect, while GRIDD is a champion of gender equity in science, technology, engineering, maths and medicine.

With disciplines including Bioscience, Ecology & Evolution, Marine Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Forensics & Archaeology, Applied Mathematics & Physics, and Environmental Planning & Management, Griffith University School of Environment and Science offers a comprehensive range of environmental and science programs which include options to combine data science with the common science majors to better equip our graduates for the digitally enabled workplace of the future.

We are currently looking for a Postdoctoral Fellow in solid state NMR spectroscopy to support the operations of the NMR Facility and to develop their research career. 

The Research Fellow will support the operations and researchers of the NMR Facility, especially in the area of solid-state NMR for environmental applications, and in particular the research group of Associate Professor Schirra, especially the establishment of C elegans as a model system for metabolic research.

You will undertake research and develop your own research program in your chosen area of expertise, supported by attracting external research funding. The position will also require you to undertake some higher degree research supervision within the School of Environment and Science and oversight the necessary training of postgraduate students.

This is a fixed term (2 years), full time position based at Nathan campus and it is expected that the successful candidate be available to attend campus in person as a requirement of the role. Further, Griffith is a multi-campus university and therefore it is understood that this position may work across campuses as required. 

To be successful within this role you will be a highly committed solid-state NMR spectroscopist and researcher with a developing research profile that aligns with one of our leading institutes or centres showing contributions to the discipline.

It is strongly preferred that you have demonstrable expertise in solid state NMR especially for environmental applications, but solid-state NMR expertise from other research areas will also be considered

You will have a proven ability to train and supervise students, supervise honours and postgraduate research student projects, and a willingness to collaborate widely to disseminate best practice in NMR.

Additional Information
Salary Range
The base salary for a Research Fellow (Grade 1) is in the range $82,359 - $96,473 per annum, plus 17% employer superannuation. The total package is in the range $96,360 - $112,873 per annum.

As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We support the professional and personal development of all our employees and invest in the skills of our people. We offer:

• mix of on campus and work from home options available and a supportive work environment.
• salary packaging options and corporate health discounts.
• generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading.
• support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page.

How to apply
Please submit your application online and ensure your application includes the following:

• A covering statement outlining your suitability for the role referring to the Qualifications listed above and the position description.
• Current curriculum vitae, including name and contact details.
• Research interests and list of publications.
• Research grants awarded and any other relevant information, such as offices held in professional bodies, community services, etc. 

Visa sponsorship is possible for this appointment for candidates who do not hold valid Australian work rights.

Click here to view the Position Description.

For further information about this role, please contact Associate Professor Horst Joachim Schirra on [email protected].

For application and recruitment advice, please contact Jake Barwick, Talent Acquisition Partner on [email protected].

For application support, please contact People Services on +61 (0) 7 3735 4011.

Closing date: Tuesday 11th April 2023 at 5 pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online.