About QIMR Berghofer:

QIMR Berghofer is a world-leading translational medical research institute focused on improving health by developing new diagnostics, better treatments and prevention strategies, specifically in the areas of Cancer, Infection and Inflammation, Brain and Mental Health, and Population Health. Based in Herston, Brisbane and working in close collaboration with clinicians and other research institutes, QIMR Berghofer is home to more than 600 scientists, students and non-research staff.

About Your Lab:

The laboratory of Cancer Metabolism aims to understand how cells adapt to divergent metabolic stressors and how this is related to carcinogenesis (https://www.qimrb.edu.au/researchers-and-labs/cancer-metabolism)

Role Purpose / Responsibilities:

The following responsibilities will apply but not limited to:

• You will develop and perform CRISPR screens in vivo and in vitro.
• You will perform in vivo studies of cancer development in mice challenged with different diets.
• You will perform in vitro cancer studies - a special focus will be on the mitochondria.

About you:

To be successful in this position:

• You are required to have obtained a PhD degree in a relevant field - preferably in cancer metabolism.
• You are required to have previous experience with CRISPR screens.
• You are required to have practical experience with in vivo mouse models of breast cancer.
• You have experience working with mitochondrial analysis.
• You have experience working with gene manipulation through lenti- and/or retroviral vectors.
• You have experience with grant writing.

Remuneration: Salary range is $ 96,100 to $103,108 plus super and generous salary packaging. This is a full-time, fixed term appointment for 2 years.

For further information: please contact Nils Halberg: [email protected]

Closing Date: 28 June 2025

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.

To submit an application: use the APPLY button. All applicants must supply the following documents: Resume and Cover letter addressing the selection criteria outlined in the Position Description.

What we offer:

• Salary Packaging
• State of the art facilities
• Stimulating work setting focussed on cutting edge medical research
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Parental Leave provisions