About Westmead Institute for Medical Research (WIMR)

Westmead Institute for Medical Research (WIMR), focuses on tackling real-world health challenges through research that leads to tangible clinical outcomes. WIMR work spans cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, infectious diseases, autoimmune disorders, and neurological conditions, with the goal of turning scientific breakthroughs into treatments that improve lives.

WIMR specialise in precision medicine, leveraging advanced technologies such as gene and cell therapies, bacteriophage and plasmid therapies, islet transplantation, bioinformatics, regenerative medicine, and genomics. WIMR discoveries progress to first-in-human clinical trials through partnerships with the Westmead Health Precinct and national collaborators, ensuring rapid translation into patient care. Beyond the clinic, WIMR work closely with industry partners to bridge gaps in healthcare, ensuring that new therapies and innovations reach those who need them most, on a global scale.

About the role

The Postdoctoral researcher reports to the Group Research Leader for Hepatitis B Research and sits within the Storr Liver Research Centre. The Postdoctoral researcher is responsible for carrying out molecular research into understanding hepatitis B pathogenesis and persistence.

Key areas of responsibility include:

Operations

• Directly carrying out molecular research in hepatitis B cure and carcinogenesis.
• Liaising with clinical staff and patients to enable sample collection and processing (e.g., schedule appointments, clinical data entry, and manage follow-up communication).
• Designing experiments, including Safe Operating Procedures to support protocol.
• Undertaking administrative functions of the lab

Data and Research Results

• Leading the collection, analysis, and interpretation of research data.
• Maintaining meticulous records of all lab work and data analysis.
• Developing research that results in publications or influences health outcomes.
• Potentially being involved in translating science to achieve therapeutic options for patients.
• Actively developing new directions and capabilities to expand research impact.

Research Outcomes

• Publishing outcomes in peer-reviewed journals.
• Contributing to grant preparation, ethics submissions, and progress reports.
• Presenting at local, national, and international conferences.
• Identifying and applying for funding opportunities for research and salary support.

Teamwork, Collaboration and Leadership

• Being intellectually curious and willing to explore ideas and approaches.
• Building and maintaining strong collaboration relationships.
• Positively engaging in learning opportunities.
• Provide regular updates to Principal Investigator.
• Striving to achieve performance measures and set objectives.
• Providing positive mentorship and co-supervision.
• Participating positively in performance reviews and discussions
• Supervising and teaching others in the research team, including students.
• Upholding and developing a positive work culture in the group.
• Escalating priority issues to the Group Research Leaders.

To be successful in this role you will need the following education, experience, and technical knowledge:

• PhD
• Considerable record of publishing and presenting quality research.
• Specialist skills related to the research project.
• Experience in coaching and/or mentoring.
• Experience in writing ethics submissions and research protocols.
• Strong administration and organisation skills.
• Outstanding time and task management skills.
• Demonstrated effective working in both independent and within team environments.
• Self-motivated and pro-active curiosity.
• Personable and approachable demeanour.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Openness and responsiveness to feedback.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Previous success in grant applications is highly desirable.
• Scientific knowledge of hepatitis B and core molecular biology techniques is highly desirable.

The Westmead Institute for Medical Research is committed to workplace equity, diversity and inclusion. We value and acknowledge the importance of our people’s diverse experiences, talents and cultures that they bring to work with them each day. Embracing diversity and creating inclusion is a key component of attracting and retaining talent in our workforce. The creation of a diverse and inclusive workforce is central to our ability to unlock potential, enhance our success and achieving our vision to improve health outcomes.

Applications close 11 January 2026.

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