Postdoctoral Research Fellow/Research Officer - Cardiovascular Spatial Biology

• Institute for Molecular Bioscience / Critical Care Research Group / Wesley Research Institute / Prince Charles Hospital

• Full-time (100%), fixed-term position for up to 18 months

• Base salary will be in the range $83,698.91 - $111,431.10 + 17% Superannuation (Academic Level A)

• Based at the Wesley Hospital

About This Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for a visionary and inquisitive Postdoctoral Research Fellow/Research Officer to build an emerging research profile within a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary translational cardiovascular research program. Working across The University of Queensland, the Critical Care Research Group, the Wesley Research Institute, and The Prince Charles Hospital, you will contribute to ambitious, purpose-driven research that integrates spatial biology, computational pathology, quantitative imaging, and clinical data to advance understanding of cardiovascular disease. You will be supported by a collegial research culture that values collaboration, innovation, and impact.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Research: Producing high-quality research outputs through publication in leading journals; contributing to competitive grant applications; applying and advancing best-practice computational and analytical methodologies; developing an emerging, coherent research profile in translational cardiovascular science and computational biology; contributing to the development of computational pipelines for analysis of spatial biology datasets (e.g., multiplex imaging, histopathology, spatial transcriptomics); applying computational approaches to high-dimensional, multi-modal datasets integrating imaging, molecular, and clinical data; and contributing to the analysis of human tissue-derived datasets, particularly in cardiovascular or related disease contexts.

• Supervision and Researcher Development: Contributing to the supervision and development of Honours and Higher Degree by Research students, fostering a positive and inclusive research training environment.

• Citizenship and Service: Demonstrating alignment with UQ values through collaboration, participation in internal service activities, and the development of emerging external partnerships with clinical, industry, and research stakeholders.

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

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.

At the core of our teaching remains our students, and their experience with us sets a foundation for success far beyond graduation. UQ has made a commitment to making education opportunities available for all Queenslanders, regardless of personal, financial, or geographical barriers.

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, flexible working arrangements including hybrid on site/WFH options and flexible start/finish times, access to exclusive internal-only vacancies, and genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process.

About You

You will bring a strong foundation in computational and translational research, combined with curiosity, integrity, and a collaborative mindset. You will demonstrate:

• Completion or near completion of a PhD in cardiovascular spatial biology or a closely related discipline.

• An emerging research profile with evidence of publications in reputable, peer-reviewed journals and conference presentations.

• Demonstrated experience in computational analysis of complex biological datasets, including imaging, spatial omics, or other high-dimensional molecular data.

• Strong programming skills, for example in Python, and familiarity with scientific computing and reproducible data analysis workflows.

• Experience in spatial biology, computational pathology, or histopathology image analysis.

• Experience integrating imaging, molecular, and clinical datasets within a biomedical or translational research context.

• Exposure to cardiovascular biology, human tissue research, or clinically oriented datasets.

• A collaborative, inclusive approach to research, supervision, and service that aligns with UQ’s values.

Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, which may include verification of the right to work in Australia, qualifications. 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. You can find out more about life in Australia’s Sunshine State here.

Questions?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Dr Eliot Peyster | QSBC Head of Cardiovascular Research at [email protected].

For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at [email protected], stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.

Want to Apply?

We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload:

• Resume

• Cover letter responding to the ‘About You’ section

Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent, particularly from Australia’s First Nations Peoples. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact [email protected].

Other Information

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.

Applications close Wednesday 27 May at 11.00pm AEST (R-62955).