Senior Research Assistant - Cancer
Location: Herston Campus
Time Type: Full time
Posted On: Posted 2 Days Ago
Job Requisition ID: R-43203
UQ Centre for Clinical Research
Full-time or part-time (minimum 80%), fixed-term position for up to 1 year
Base salary: $78,944.40 - $87,750.37 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 5)
Based at our Herston Campus
About This Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity for a Research Assistant to join the Queensland Centre for Gynaecological Cancer (QCGC) Research at the UQ Centre for Clinical Research. You will perform laboratory-based research and provide administrative support for multiple gynaecological cancer biomarker and translational research projects.
QCGC Research builds on a series of successful and ongoing clinical trials and research projects to combine the complementary strengths of its team members and partners to accelerate its aims towards reducing the current and future burden of gynaecological cancer and to develop kinder, less invasive and more effective diagnostic and therapeutic strategies. It is an exciting time to join the team!
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in designing and conducting research studies under senior supervision.
- Apply advanced research skills, including biomarker analysis from human tissue and blood samples.
- Assist with drafting research documentation (ethics, funding applications).
- Conduct literature searches and reviews.
About UQ
As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.
Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.
Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:
- 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave
- 17% superannuation contributions
- 17.5% annual leave loading
- Access to flexible working arrangements including, flexible start/finish times.
- Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family
- UQ Study for Staff
- Cheap parking (from just $5.75 a day)
- Salary packaging options
About You
Completion of a degree level qualification in science; or completion of a Diploma with relevant work experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
Excellent practical research skills and experience in conducting laboratory work, particularly handling human samples.
High level administrative and computer skills (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Adobe, Zoom, Teams), with proven experience and excellent attention to detail.
Ability to work independently on routine procedures and to seek advice where needed.
The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia and mandatory immunisations.
Work Rights:
You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Questions?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Dr Eva Baxter (e.baxter@uq.edu.au) or Dr Zoe West (z.west@uq.edu.au). For application queries, please contact talent@uq.edu.au stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
Want to Apply?
All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:
- Cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section
- Resume
Other Information
UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.
We know one of our strengths as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to talent@uq.edu.au for accessibility support or adjustments.
Applications close: Sunday 27th October at 11.00 pm AEST (R-43203). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for 1st November 2024.
