We are currently accepting applications at different levels. Take a look at “our philosophy” and “join” pages. People with a computational background are encouraged to apply
Available Positions
Postdoctoral fellows
Graduate students
Undergraduate students
Research assistants
Visiting students
Why Joining the lab
You will be given the opportunity to investigate research questions that drive your curiosity, you will be a mentor for other people in the lab and receive the mentorship you need. You will join a lab where every person is committed to creating a positive atmosphere in the lab. You will be supported by all of us to reach your potential. Motivation, enthusiasm and curiosity are required.
Postdoctoral fellows
If you are looking for a postdoc position and reading about our mission excited you, please send us an email (m.balbi@uq.edu.au) with a:
— cover letter describing your past and future research, your career goals, what you expect to gain from/bring to us — CV with the names, emails and telephone numbers of three references.
Graduate students
If you are a graduate student looking for a lab and you find our research exciting, email us (m.balbi@uq.edu.au) with your prior experience, your goals, your expectations on what you can gain from/bring to us. Computational background is a big plus.
Undergraduate students
If you are an undergraduate student looking for a research opportunity, please email us (m.balbi@uq.edu.au) with your prior experience, your goals, any relevant coursework, a rough estimate of how much time you plan to spend in the lab.
Research assistants
If you are looking for a position as a research assistant, please email us (m.balbi@uq.edu.au) with a description of your previous lab experience including skill set and career goals. Computational background is a big plus.
Visiting students
If you are a student hoping to work in our lab as a visiting student please email me (m.balbi@uq.edu.au) with:
— brief statement about your research and your goals — your CV with the names, emails and telephone numbers of three references Excellent organizational skills and communication skills are required. Previous animal research experience and/or computational/programming skills are a plus.
We welcome international visiting students. If you are not an Australian citizen or permanent resident you may need to meet the financial requirements for a sponsored visa in order to be considered.