Summary
The Institute for Health and Sport (IHES) at Victoria University is seeking a passionate post-doctoral researcher to join the Exercise Prescription Lab (EPL). This project, funded by the Australian Research Council (ARC), investigates the role of lactate as a metabolic signaling molecule, aiming to challenge the perception of lactate as merely a metabolic byproduct and discover its role in skeletal muscle adaptations.
ARC Research Fellow: Molecular Biology at Victoria University, Australia
Position Details
| Feature | Details |
| Designation | ARC Research Fellow (Research Level B) |
| Research Area | Molecular Biology / Exercise Science |
| Location | Footscray Park, Australia |
| Employment Type | Fixed term (3 years) |
| Salary | $113,221 – $134,499 per annum |
| Hours | Full-time (36.75 hours/week) |
Job Description
As a Research Fellow, you will work within a team led by Professor David Bishop to undertake high-quality research on molecular pathways and skeletal muscle adaptations.
Key Duties:
- Conduct academic research, collaborating with research staff and students.
- Publish findings in high-impact academic journals.
- Assist in the supervision of undergraduate, Honours, Masters, and PhD students.
- Prepare and submit external grant applications and develop research partnerships.
- Attend relevant conferences and professional development activities.
Eligibility & Qualifications
- Essential: A PhD in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Exercise Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or a closely related discipline.
- Technical Skills: Demonstrated experience in cell culture techniques for mechanistic molecular biology studies.
- Data Analysis: Experience in sample preparation, quality control, and data validation for Next-Generation Sequencing and proteomic analyses.
- Bioinformatics: Proficiency in the analysis, interpretation, and integration of large-scale transcriptomic and proteomic datasets.
- Requirement: Must hold or be willing to obtain a current Employee Working with Children Check (WWCC) and possess full/permanent working rights in Australia (visa sponsorship is not available).
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted as a single document via the Apply button on the official Victoria University Careers page.
Your application must include:
- A cover letter.
- Your curriculum vitae (CV)/resume.
- Responses addressing all selection criteria (found in the position description).
- Evidence of applicable qualifications, licenses, and registrations.
Important Dates
- Application Deadline: July 10, 2026, at 5:00 PM.
- Note: This advertisement may close earlier if a suitable candidate is identified; early applications are strongly encouraged.
