Microscopy Jobs at Australian Universities

Dates

Opening Date: 23-Aug-2024
Closing Date: 15-Sep-2024

Location

Parkville, Victoria, Australia

Salary

Level B – $119,231 - $141,581 p.a. plus 17% super

Responsibilities

Support users on advanced electron microscopy equipment
Collaborate closely with a diverse range of academics
Manage and train users in Scanning electron microscopy and other related techniques
Carry out high quality research developing testing /techniques in the field of surface, volume and/or elemental analysis
Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the instrumentation and procedure the appointee will be responsible for
Prepare and present technical reports, conference and seminar papers and publications associated with research projects
Contribute to training, scientific mentoring and supervision of students
Oversee the day-to-day use and maintenance of the surface and analytical instrumentation

Requirements

A PhD in Science, Engineering, or related discipline
Advanced postdoctoral experience and expertise in SEM and/or TEM and elemental analysis
Postdoctoral research experience in using scanning electron microscopes and related equipment
Advanced hand-on research experience in electron microscopy and elemental analysis
This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check
Current valid work rights for Australia

Benefits

Salary packaging
Subsidised health and wellbeing services
Fitness and cultural clubs
Myki discounts
25% discount on graduate courses to staff and their immediate families
Generous leave provisions

Notes

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
The successful candidate will be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits.

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Dates

Opening Date: Not Available
Closing Date: 29-Sep-2024

Responsibilities

Join the Biological Optical Microscopy Platform team.
Provide application support and guidance on microscopy techniques.
Develop and optimize protocols for various microscopy methods.
Collaborate with researchers to enhance their imaging capabilities.

Requirements

Relevant degree in a related field (e.g., Biology, Physics, Engineering).
Experience with microscopy techniques and applications.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary package.
Access to university facilities and resources.
Opportunities for professional development and training.
Flexible working arrangements.

Notes

This is a position exclusive to current University Staff.

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Dates

Opening Date: Not Available
Closing Date: 29-Sep-2024

Responsibilities

Join the Biological Optical Microscopy Platform as a Platform Application Specialist.
Provide technical support and application expertise for microscopy.
Collaborate with researchers to optimize microscopy techniques.
Develop training materials and conduct workshops on microscopy usage.
Assist in the maintenance and improvement of microscopy facilities.

Requirements

A relevant degree in a scientific field.
Experience with microscopy techniques and applications.
Strong communication skills to interact with researchers.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Benefits

Competitive salary range of $83,468 - $113,262.
Access to professional development opportunities.
Supportive work environment.
Collaboration with leading researchers in the field.

Notes

Not Available

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Dates

Opening Date: 30-Aug-2024
Closing Date: 29-Sep-2024

Location

Parkville

Salary

Academic A – $80,258 – $108,906 p.a. plus 17% super

Responsibilities

Provide high-level expertise, advice, and assistance to researchers to undertake research projects utilizing platform equipment.
Contribute to data generation/interpretation and manuscript drafting/submission of peer-reviewed journals in collaboration with research groups.
Develop training content & workshops for advanced microscopy applications.
Provide effective training of research staff & students on platform equipment.

Requirements

PhD (or equivalent experience) in the biological sciences using model organisms or organoids.
Demonstrated research expertise in tissue clearing/lightsheet microscopy and other advanced optical microscopy applications.
Expertise in relevant image analysis applications including FIJI/Image J & Imaris.

Benefits

Salary packaging
Subsidised health and wellbeing services
Fitness and cultural clubs
Myki discounts
25% discount on graduate courses for staff and their immediate families.

Notes

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Valid work rights for Australia are required.

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Dates

Opening Date: 30-Aug-2024
Closing Date: 29-Sep-2024

Location

Parkville

Salary

Academic A – $80,258 – $108,906 p.a. plus 17% super

Responsibilities

Provide high-level expertise, advice, and assistance to researchers to undertake research projects utilizing platform equipment.
Contribute to data generation/interpretation and manuscript drafting/submission of peer-reviewed journals in collaboration with research groups.
Develop training content & workshops for advanced microscopy applications.
Provide effective training of research staff & students on platform equipment.

Requirements

PhD (or equivalent experience) in the biological sciences using model organisms or organoids.
Demonstrated research expertise in tissue clearing/lightsheet microscopy and other advanced optical microscopy applications.
Expertise in relevant image analysis applications including FIJI/Image J & Imaris.

Benefits

Salary packaging
Subsidised health and wellbeing services
Fitness and cultural clubs
Myki discounts
25% discount on graduate courses for staff and their immediate families

Notes

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Current valid work rights for Australia are required.
Successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check.

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Dates

Opening Date: 17-Sep-2024
Closing Date: 07-Oct-2024

Location

Crawley, Western Australia

Salary

Base salary range: $112,114 – $122,544 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

Responsibilities

Implementation of data management procedures for high-end research infrastructure.
Work with other states to develop and implement broader strategies related to data management and processing.
Support the data management needs of the facility.

Requirements

Tertiary qualification in a relevant field or demonstrated equivalent competency.
Substantial relevant experience with data in one or more of the following: processing, management, storage, or transfer.
Experience in developing and implementing training and educational resources.
Knowledge of FAIR principles, persistent identifiers, and metadata capture/management.
Experience working in a microscopy related environment is desirable.

Benefits

Flexible working options considered.
26 weeks paid parental leave after one year and 36 weeks after five years continuous service, regardless of gender.
4 weeks annual leave with the option to purchase more.
13 weeks long service leave after seven years.
Salary packaging options.
17% superannuation, with the option to reduce to the minimum super guarantee.
25% off UWA full fee courses, discounted health insurance, and convenient on-campus childcare options.
Incremental progression based on 12 months continuous service.

Notes

Occasional interstate travel may be required.
This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

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Dates

19-Jun-2024 - Closing Date

Responsibilities

Conduct high quality research in the development and/or application of new transmission electron microscopy methods (STEM and/or TEM)
Exploit aberration-corrected FEG-TEMs with tailored electron-optics and pixelated, single electron detector systems
Utilize instruments in the Monash Centre for Electron Microscopy to deliver new information about key material systems
Participate in a diverse, international research group led by Professor Joanne Etheridge

Requirements

Advanced understanding and knowledge in the theory and application of S/TEM
PhD or equivalent qualification
Sound interpersonal skills and excellent written and oral communication skills

Benefits

Full-time employment
3-year fixed term appointment with potential renewal for an additional 2-year term
17% employer superannuation

Notes

Join an inclusive, collaborative community
Encourages applications from diverse backgrounds
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

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Dates

Opening Date: Not Available
Closing Date: 22-Sep-2024

Location

St Lucia Campus

Salary

Base salary will be in the range $78,871.35 - $105,004.02 + 17% Superannuation (Academic Level A)

Responsibilities

Conduct and analyse research on Alzheimer's disease, contribute to quality research outputs, and seek competitive funding.
Co-supervise and support research students, develop research group skills, and manage research staff effectively.
Demonstrate citizenship aligned with UQ values, collaborate on group activities, and support academic and administrative tasks as needed.

Requirements

Completion or near completion of a PhD in the discipline area of molecular and cellular biology or a related biological discipline.
Evidence of publications in reputed refereed journals.
Experience with primary neuronal cultures.
Experience in molecular biology and biochemical techniques including cloning, mutagenesis, lentiviral vector preparation and transduction, PCR, qPCR, etc.
Experience in advanced imaging techniques, such as super-resolution microscopy, is desirable.
Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team and independently, with strong problem-solving and organisational skills.
Experience or familiarity with omics approaches.

Benefits

Access to world-class facilities and equipment.
Grant writing support and greater research funding opportunities.
Up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave.
17.5% annual leave loading.
Flexible working arrangements including hybrid on site/WFH options and flexible start/finish times.
Genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process.

Notes

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, education check, mandatory immunisations.
It is a condition of employment for this role that you will be required to provide evidence of immunisation against certain vaccine preventable diseases.
You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply.

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Dates

Opening Date: 29-Aug-2024
Closing Date: 12-Sep-2024

Location

Sydney, NSW

Salary

LEVEL 5 ($85k – $96k) plus 17% Superannuation and annual leave loading

Responsibilities

Assist with conducting experiments in adult mice.
Support the performance of small animal survival stereotaxic surgery including the insertion of guide cannula, infusion of pharmacological agents, and other surgical procedures as may be necessary.
Supporting general histological evaluation of animal tissue including tissue sectioning, staining, immunohistochemical labelling, microscopic imaging, tissue maintenance and storage.
Perform data collection, entry and analysis.
Respond to routine enquiries relating to the research project.
Undertake unsupervised research support tasks consistent with established methodologies.
Align with and actively demonstrate the Code of Conduct and Values.
Cooperate with all health and safety policies and procedures of the university and take all reasonable care to ensure that your actions or omissions do not impact on the psychosocial or physical health and safety of yourself or others.

Requirements

Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training and experience.
Demonstrated proficiency in laboratory skills related to the study of animal learning and measuring animal behaviour.
Demonstrated ability to assist with conducting in rodent stereotaxic surgery.
Demonstrated ability to support and analyse chemogenetic, pharmacogenetic, optogenetic and using various viruses and appropriate optical imaging tools.
Ability to work closely as part of a team and strategically contribute to research outcomes.
High level of computing skills including databases, spreadsheets and graphical programs.
Proficient in immunohistochemistry.
Skills in microscopy, particularly with confocal microscopy.
A thorough understanding of experimental design, statistics and statistical methods.
An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
Knowledge of health & safety (psychosocial and physical) responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.

Benefits

Not Available

Notes

Please apply online - applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed.
You should systematically address the selection criteria listed within the position description in your application.

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Dates

Opening Date: 16-Aug-2024
Closing Date: 08-Sep-2024

Location

Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde

Salary

From $84,437 - $113,697 (Level A) p.a., plus 17% employer's superannuation and annual leave loading

Responsibilities

Conduct research in molecular biology and neurodegenerative disease research.
Work closely with the Neuroimaging team and the wider Motor Neuron Disease Research Teams.
Contribute to research projects funded by FightMND and ARC.
Assist in identifying new mechanisms of disease and development of new therapies for MND/dementia.
Utilize zebrafish as a model system and advanced microscopy workflows to characterize disease processes.

Requirements

A PhD in molecular biology, cell biology, molecular neuroscience or related disciplines.
Demonstrated record in contributing to research projects including planning and conducting experiments, analysis of data, and problem-solving.
Strong background in cell biology, microscopy, and/or molecular neuroscience.
Experience in cell biology or animal biology techniques such as cell culture maintenance, animal handling, confocal microscopy, cloning, transfections and transductions, western blotting, immunofluorescence microscopy, flow cytometry and/or immunoprecipitations.
Experience with zebrafish or other live-imaging approaches (desired).
Experience with in-vivo experimental models, proteomics, mass spectrometry (desired).
Recognised contributions to the preparation and analysis of research data, drafting reports and manuscripts for presentation and publication.
Ability to work effectively within a team.

Benefits

Full-time, fixed term position for 1 year with the possibility of extension.
Access to state-of-the-art research facilities.
Outstanding development options including an active Early Career Researcher support network.

Notes

Specific role requires qualification checks.
Contact for specific role enquiries: A/Prof. Marco Morsch at marco.morsch@mq.edu.au.
General enquiries: Jasmine Xia, HR Administrator at jasmine.xia@mq.edu.au.

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