POSITIONS
* 2009 Research Position Offers *
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Centre for Advanced Macromolecular Design (CAMD)
A Postdoctoral Research Associate position is available in
the field of polymer chemistry / polymer colloids at The Centre
for Advanced Macromolecular Design (CAMD) at the University
of New South Wales (UNSW), Sydney, Australia. The project
deals with development of novel energy-efficient methods for
implementation of controlled/living radical polymerization
(mainly nitroxide-mediated polymerization) in aqueous dispersed
systems for synthesis of polymer and polymeric nanoparticles.
Qualifications: Ph.D. in polymer chemistry/colloids or a related
discipline, preferably with experience in controlled/living
radical polymerization and/or radical polymerization in dispersed
systems. Ability to conduct independent research and excellent
oral and written communication skills. This fixed term full
time position is available immediately and will be for one
year, subject to renewal contingent on funding and performance.
Interested candidates should email a CV (incl. publication
list) and the names and email addresses of two academic referees
to A/ Prof. Per B. Zetterlund.
Email: p.zetterlund@unsw.edu.au
Post Doctoral Research Associate
CENTRE FOR ADVANCED MACROMOLECULAR DESIGN (CAMD) / SCHOOL
OF BIOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOMOLECULAR SCIENCES
Applications are invited for one post-doctoral research associate
appointment in the field of applied polymer science based
in the Bio/Polymer Research Group at the University of New
South Wales (UNSW), Sydney, Australia. Bio/Polymer Research
Group (BRG), a division of The Centre for Advanced Macromolecular
Design (CAMD), is located in the School of Biotechnology and
Biomolecular Sciences equipped with state-of-the-art research
facilities. A highly motivated postdoctoral researcher is
being sought to work on a multi-disciplinary research project
on the development of polymer therapeutics. The project, funded
by the Australian Research Council, is being carried out in
close collaboration with the Centre for Advanced Macromolecular
Design (CAMD) and the Children`s Cancer Institute Australia
(CCIA). The successful candidate will be required to synthesize
and characterize a range of polymer conjugates with synthetic
and biological molecules as polymer therapeutics, and perform
preliminary biological evaluation of the conjugates. The candidates
should have a strong background in polymer chemistry, polymerization
techniques, bioconjugation chemistry and a good understanding
of drug delivery and polymer therapeutics.
Essential Criteria: (1) PhD in polymer science, chemistry,
materials science, bioengineering or a closely related field;
(2) substantial and proven experience in polymer synthesis,
polymerization techniques (specially RAFT and ATRP), polymer
characterization, polymer chemical modification, small organic
molecule synthesis, bioconjugations, polymer-biomolecule conjugates/complexes;
(3) a record of publications in international refereed journals;
(4) experience in peptide/protein/RNA/DNA/lipid modifications,
(5) experience in cell culture techniques, (6) ability to
work in a multidisciplinary team environment comprising polymer
scientists and biologists. This is a fixed term full time
position available for 1 year with the possibility of extension
upon successful completion of the first year.
The salary will be Level A/Step 6 (plus 9% employer superannuation
plus leave loading).
Enquiries and requests for position description should
be directed to Dr Volga Bulmus,
E-mail: vbulmus@unsw.edu.au
Tel: 61-2-9385 1199
Information about BRG, UNSW, CAMD and CCIA is available at
http://www.biopolymers.unsw.edu.au;
http://www.hr.unsw.edu.au;
http://www.camd.unsw.edu.au;
http://www.ccia.org.au,
respectively.
