Research Associate - Nanomedicine Scientist

UNSW Sydney

Evaluate the toxicity and biodistribution of polymer nanoparticles in vitro and in vivo, use imaging techniques, prepare animal ethics applications and conduct immune-response studies within a drug-delivery polymer research group.

Sydney, NSW, AustraliaSchool of ChemistryAUD 113,000 to 121,000 per annum plus 17% superannuation and annual leave loading

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Employment

Vacancy terms

Career stage: Postdoctoral researcher
Employment type: Not stated
Contract: Not stated
Contract ends: Not stated
Original contract term: 12 months
Schedule: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Workplace: Not stated
FTE: 1
Salary: AUD 113,000 to 121,000 per annum plus 17% superannuation and annual leave loading
Department or school: School of Chemistry
Posted: 29 Jul 2026

Role

Responsibilities

Evaluate nanoparticle toxicity and biodistribution in vitro and in vivo.
Apply imaging techniques.
Prepare animal ethics applications.
Conduct immune-response studies.
Publish research outcomes.
Train and supervise research students where required.

Candidate profile

Qualifications and requirements

Qualifications

PhD in nanomedicine, biomedical engineering or a related field.
Publication and conference-presentation record relative to opportunity.
Ability to conduct high-quality independent academic research.
Experience with in vivo nanoparticle models, nanoparticle imaging, animal ethics applications and immune-response studies.
Ability to complete projects and submit reports on time.
Strong communication and student-training ability.

Requirements

Hands-on experience with nanoparticle evaluation in vivo, imaging, ethics applications and immune-response studies.
In vitro nanoparticle evaluation
In vivo nanoparticle models
Nanoparticle imaging
Animal ethics applications
Immune-response studies
Biological evaluation

Employment package

Benefits

AUD 113,000 to 121,000 per annum plus 17% superannuation and annual leave loading
17% superannuation and annual leave loading. Access to flexible work options for eligible staff is stated. Relocation and visa support are not stated.
12 months

Application

Documents and steps

Documents

Responses systematically addressing the listed selection criteria

Steps

Apply online through the vacancy-specific UNSW PageUp application gateway.
Submit through the verified official application route before the stated deadline.

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