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Research Fellow, Grade 1/2


Company : Griffith University


Location : Gold Coast, Queensland


Created : 2025-11-02


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Join to apply for the Research Fellow, Grade 1/2 role at Griffith University. Join a worldleading research team at the National Centre for Neuroimmunology and Emerging Diseases (NCNED) and contribute to pioneering studies on Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS), Long COVID, and Gulf War Illness (GWI). As part of Griffith Health, youll be immersed in cuttingedge biomedical research with access to stateoftheart laboratories and clinical facilities. Job Description We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Research Fellow (Grade 1 or 2) to join our collaborative and multidisciplinary team. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful research projects focused on identifying biomarkers and understanding the physiological mechanisms underlying ME/CFS, Long COVID, and GWI. Key Responsibilities Contribute to research projects through experiment design, data collection, analysis, and interpretation. Prepare research publications, reports, and presentations. Assist with grant applications and funding proposals. Supervise and support junior researchers and students. Actively contribute to the academic life of the NCNED and broader Griffith Health community. Participate in sample collection, including offsite visits. Ensure compliance with university policies, ethical research practices, and workplace health and safety standards. This is a fixedterm (2 years), fulltime position primarily based at Gold Coast. You may be required to work across other campus locations. Salary Range Grade 1: $88,689 $103,888 per annum plus 17% superannuation (total FTE $103,767 $121,549). Grade 2: $113,226 $134,460 per annum plus 17% superannuation (total FTE $132,474 $157,318). Qualifications PhD in immunology, cell biology, or molecular genetics. Certified phlebotomist or willingness to acquire phlebotomy training. Experience in advanced flow cytometry, immune subset isolation, cell culture, molecular biology, and patchclamp techniques. Excellent analytical and problemsolving skills. Ability to work collaboratively in a teambased research environment. How to Apply Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following: A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role. Applicants must have unrestricted working rights. VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. For further information specifically about this role, please contact Professor Sonya MarshallGradisnik, Director, NCNED at [email protected]. For application and recruitment advice, please contact Jinita Dhall, Talent Acquisition Partner at [email protected]. Closing date: Thursday, 6 November at 11:59pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online. Please allow at least 12 weeks from the closing date to expect an application update. #J-18808-Ljbffr