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Closing: 03-Nov-2024
Expired
Job Summary
Dates
- Opening Date: 11-Oct-2024
- Closing Date: 03-Nov-2024
Location
- Austin Health, Heidelberg
Salary
- Academic A – $83,468 – $113,262 p.a. plus 17% super
Responsibilities
- Effectively communicating the purpose and expectations of the trial to potential participants, and engaging with participants and families during study visits
- Supporting the Trial Coordinator and Investigators to undertake trial activities and intervention sessions in participants’ homes
- Accurately collecting, recording, and maintaining database records
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in health sciences, allied health, science or similar
- A current Australian driver's licence
- Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice requirements and adherence to the ICH-GCP and WHO guidelines for the conduct of scientific research
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
- This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check.
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Closing: 12-Nov-2024
Job Summary
Dates
- Opening Date: 11-Oct-2024
- Closing Date: 12-Nov-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
- Manage the overall project, coordinate tasks, deliverables, and reports.
- Conduct data analysis, produce quality research outputs, and publish in high-quality outlets.
- Contribute to knowledge transfer, including commercialisation of intellectual property, and participate in competitive funding applications.
- Contribute to the effective supervision of Honours and Higher Degree by Research students (as appropriate).
- Demonstrates personal effectiveness in supervision and the management of researcher development.
- Manage research support staff effectively throughout the project in accordance with University policy and procedures.
- Demonstrate citizenship behaviours aligned with UQ values and show self-leadership through collaboration and participation in team activities.
- Provide support to academic positions during team members' absences and contribute to internal service roles and administrative processes, including decision-making and committee service.
- Begin developing external links and partnerships by building relationships with industry, government, professional bodies, and the broader community.
- Participate in undergraduate or postgraduate teaching when required, ensuring high teaching quality through positive survey results and student outcomes, while continuously improving or innovating based on feedback.
Requirements
- Completion or near completion of a PhD in chemical engineering, environmental engineering, or a related field.
- Strong knowledge of urban wastewater processes and fugitive greenhouse gas emissions.
- Skills in modelling and process control of biological wastewater treatment systems.
- Experience with full-scale wastewater treatment plant sampling.
- Ability to produce high-impact research publications and perform critical data analysis.
- Effective communication skills with industry and the scientific community, and evidence of contributions to external research funding and internal service roles.
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
- Visa sponsorship may be available for this appointment.
- Relocation support package available for those relocating from interstate or overseas.
Closing: 07-Nov-2024
Job Summary
Dates
- Opening Date: 09-Oct-2024
- Closing Date: 07-Nov-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
- Establish a research program
- Collaborate on research projects
- Seek and manage research funding
- Publish in reputable journals
- Utilize best practice research methodologies
- Participate in project discussions
- Supervise students
- Recruit and manage employees
- Provide performance feedback and training
- Resolve conflicts
- Ensure correct remuneration and benefits
- Develop partnerships
- Demonstrate leadership through mentoring
- Engage in internal service roles and committees
- Perform administrative functions
- Provide support to colleagues
- Uphold university values
Requirements
- PhD in infectious disease, vaccinology, immunology, biomedical science or related area
- Demonstrated proficiency to carry out high quality research
- Proven record of professional achievement in the relevant discipline area
- Experience in mouse models of disease and animal handling
- Experience in cellular and molecular immunology, including ELISA, FACS, ELIspot
- Molecular biology expertise, including RNA extraction, RT-qPCR and molecular cloning
- Excellent organisational skills
- Lab management skills
- Ability to work to tight deadlines
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a cohesive team
- Evidence of peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations
Benefits
- Access to world-class facilities and equipment
- Grant writing support
- 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
- Flexible start/finish times
- Genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process
Notes
- Visa sponsorship may be available for this appointment
- Relocation support package available for those relocating from interstate or overseas
Closing: 30-Oct-2024
Expired
Job Summary
Dates
- Opening Date: Not Available
- Closing Date: 30-Oct-2024
Location
- Gatton Campus with occasional travel to St Lucia
Salary
- Base salary will be in the range $64,963.44 - $71,505.71 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 3)
Responsibilities
- Technical capabilities in the conduct of scientifically sound data collection procedures.
- Contribute to the safe and efficient operations of research equipment, infrastructure, methodologies, and protocols.
- Foundational knowledge of management of glasshouse and field experiments.
- Experience using plant physiology equipment and methodologies.
- Assist in the development of research documentation and administrative processes.
- Prepare basic graphs and figures for presentations and manuscripts.
- Provide general research support, including ordering and maintaining consumables.
- Actively participate in research group meetings.
Requirements
- Completion of a Year Twelve or Diploma qualification, or a Certificate IV with relevant work experience.
- Foundational knowledge of management of glasshouse and field experiments.
- An understanding of the conduct of scientifically sound data collection procedures.
- Computer and database literacy skills including the Microsoft Office suite.
- High-level interpersonal and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues.
- Commitment to excellence and an ability to work diligently with a high level of accuracy.
- Knowledge of relevant occupational health and safety.
Benefits
- Free parking and intercampus bus.
- On-campus childcare, medical clinic, and post office.
- 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave.
- 17% superannuation contributions.
- 17.5% annual leave loading.
- UQ Study for Staff.
- 25% discount on eligible UQ Vets services.
- Access to our $4.1 million UQ Sports facility.
- Volunteer in our community garden.
Notes
Closing: 27-Oct-2024
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Job Summary
Dates
- Opening Date: 08-Oct-2024
- Closing Date: 27-Oct-2024
Location
- Geelong - Waurn Ponds, Australia
Salary
- Level A $80,065 - $107,633 or Level B $113,157 - $133,837 + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time)
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain computational analytical pipelines.
- Develop innovative methods to integrate data generated by IMPACT researchers with publicly available datasets to enhance analyses and add value.
- Support researchers and collaborators by performing bioinformatic analysis.
- Play a key role in conducting advanced bioinformatics analyses to interpret high-dimensional data and develop predictive models to identify patterns and relationships in biological and medical imaging data.
- Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams, including clinicians, biologists, and computational scientists, to design and implement integrative data analysis pipelines.
- Contribute to developing and maintaining bioinformatics tools and databases that support the research community.
Requirements
- A Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Computational Biology, or a related field.
- Proven experience in bioinformatics analysis, preferably within a research or clinical setting.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and R, and familiarity with bioinformatics tools and software (e.g., java, javascript, C++, C#, MATLAB).
- Knowledge of statistical methods and software for bioinformatics applications.
- Strong organisation skills, attention to detail, propensity to structure analytical steps in well-documented and reproducible workflows.
Benefits
- Access to a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave.
- Flexible working arrangements to help manage work-life balance.
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career.
- An inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.
Notes
- For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Dr Mohammadreza Mohebbi, Associate Professor in Biostatistics, School of Medicine, via m.mohebbi@deakin.edu.au.
- For a copy of the position description, please see below: Level A - Research Fellow IMPACT Bioinformatician PD.pdf, Level B - Research Fellow IMPACT Bioinformatician PD.pdf.
Closing: 30-Oct-2024
Expired
Job Summary
Dates
- Opening Date: Not Available
- Closing Date: 30-Oct-2024
Location
- Canberra, Australia | Melbourne, Australia
Salary
- Total remuneration valued to $92,150 - $124,604 total rem (pro rata) pa, including salary component $77,868 - $105,292 (pro rata) pa (Academic Level A), employer contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading. 17% employer superannuation contributions to eligible continuing and fixed-term staff. Annual leave loading of an equivalent to 17.5% of four weeks' salary pro rata payable, dependent on your commencement date.
Responsibilities
- Stakeholder engagement and management including scheduling meetings, minute taking and managing project queries
- Project initiation tasks like research and evaluation design support, proposal writing and preparing ethics applications
- Project management support such as creating and managing filing systems and preparing GANTT charts
- Desktop research
- Data collection, management, analysis and reporting
Requirements
- Experience in child-focused research initiatives is highly desirable.
- Candidates must hold Australian work rights to apply for this position.
- This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) and/or Working with Vulnerable People Check (WWVP) (ACT only).
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements
- Study leave
- A variety of leave provisions
- Salary packaging
- Generous benefits as an ACU staff member
Notes
- General enquiries can be sent to Jacqui Stewart, Program Manager, ICPS - Institute of Child Protection Studies at: jacqui.stewart@acu.edu.au
- ACU does not accept candidate applications submitted by external recruitment agencies through the ACU careers website.
Closing: 14-Oct-2024
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Job Summary
Dates
- Opening Date: Not Available
- Closing Date: 14-Oct-2024
Location
- Hawkesbury Campus, Western Sydney University, NSW, Australia
Salary
- $109,861 to $132,730 p.a. Inclusive of Superannuation + Leave Loading
Responsibilities
- Conduct field surveys across private lands in NSW
- Analyse ecosystem composition, structure, and function
- Assess the impact of previous restoration interventions
- Collaborate with the Restoration Science Team at NSW DCCEEW
- Integrate ecological data with social and economic factors
- Produce high-quality reports
- Prepare manuscripts for publication
- Develop and deliver innovative teaching methods
- Co-supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students
Requirements
- PhD in plant ecology or restoration science
- Hands-on experience in field ecology
- Expertise in designing and implementing complex field research
- Proficient in vegetation surveys and plant identification
- Proficient in statistical and graphical analyses, particularly using R
- Strong data management and spatial data manipulation skills
- Track record of publishing in internationally recognised scientific journals
- Passion for plant ecology and restoration science
Benefits
- Full-time fixed-term position for 3 years
- Opportunity to contribute to meaningful environmental outcomes
- Chance to advance your career in biodiversity restoration
Notes
- Only applications submitted via the WSU online recruitment system will be accepted
- Must provide evidence of full-time working rights in Australia at time of application
Closing: 06-Nov-2024
Job Summary
Dates
- Opening Date: 08-Oct-2024
- Closing Date: 06-Nov-2024
Location
- Crawley, Western Australia
Salary
- Base salary range: Level A, $80,520 – $108,362 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.
Responsibilities
- Use Plant Synthetic and Molecular Biology approaches to create innovative solutions to biological challenges related to plants in space and vertical farming.
- Engage in collaborative research projects with P4S University colleagues and Industry partners.
- Supervise students in high quality postgraduate teaching programmes and educational outreach activities.
- Translate fundamental biomolecular science to provide innovative solutions for plant use on earth and beyond.
- Work on projects focusing on building Synbio parts and tools for using plant chloroplasts as protein production factories.
Requirements
- Demonstrated experience in synthetic and/or molecular biology.
- Demonstrated experience in research project management.
- Demonstrated experience in preparing manuscripts for publication.
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
- This position is open to international applicants.
- For more information, contact Professor Ian Small at ian.small@uwa.edu.au.
Closing: 03-Nov-2024
Expired
Job Summary
Dates
- Opening Date: 07-Oct-2024
- Closing Date: 03-Nov-2024
Location
- Flexible, Geelong - Waurn Ponds, Melbourne - Burwood
Salary
- Level A $80,065 – 107,633 + 17% Superannuation OR Level B $113,157 - $133,837 + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time)
Responsibilities
- Undertaking high-quality health economics research including discrete choice experiments and possibly other forms of stated preference research, including literature review, survey design, experimental design, data management, discrete choice analysis, policy analysis.
- Support, and may lead, applications for research and creative activities, including applications for external competitive funding, external funding for commercialization and translation activities and other funding demonstrating sustained efforts.
- Build a national reputation, based on a growing, focused body of work recognised for quality, excellence and impact and a growing track record of timely delivery of outcomes for industry partners.
- Contribute to Deakin community and its effectiveness via local engagement and citizenship activities.
- Contribute to the implementation of specific aspects of University’s strategic agenda.
Requirements
- PhD in a relevant discipline and/or other relevant qualifications and experience
- Emerging reputation in health economics research and scholarship through publications
- Success in obtaining external research funding.
- Ability to contribute to communities through research.
- Capacity to contribute to leadership of research and administration.
- A relevant Masters qualification in Health Economics or similar degree and experience (PhD desirable)
- Emerging research and scholarship through publications, and/or exhibitions as appropriate to the discipline
- Ability to contribute to communities through research
- Capacity to contribute to teaching, research and administration
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to establish good working relationships with colleagues.
Benefits
- Access to a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave.
- Flexible working arrangements to help manage work-life balance.
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career.
- An inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.
Notes
- Please submit your updated resume, a short cover letter stating if you are applying for Research Fellow or Associate Research Fellow and responses to the Key Selection Criteria.
- For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Suzanne Robinson, Chair and Head, Deakin Health Economics.
Closing: 18-Oct-2024
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Job Summary
Dates
- Opening Date: Not Available
- Closing Date: 18-Oct-2024
Location
- Fremantle or Sydney Campus, Australia
Salary
- Level D + 14.25% superannuation (pro-rata)
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership in advancing the University and Faculty strategic research plans.
- Chair the Faculty Research Committee and have oversight of its subcommittees, including the School of Education HDR Committee and the School of Philosophy & Theology HDR Committee.
- Report to the Executive Dean, Faculty Meetings, Faculty Board and Faculty Executive.
- Liaise with other Faculty leaders on matters of research, including the Institute Directors and National and Deputy Heads of Schools.
- Contribute as a member to various University research and other committees, including to research policy development.
- Encourage an engaged, interdisciplinary, collaborative, and quality research environment, for instance through research seminars, research publications, research hubs and research events.
- Manage the Postgraduate Research Coordinators (PRCs) and maintain oversight of HDR (Higher Degree by Research) progress in Faculty, working closely with the HDR Lead in the Research Office.
- Work with PRCs to create an engaged community of HDR students.
- Liaise with the Research Integrity Officer in the Faculty and the Research Integrity and Ethics Lead in the Research Office to create a culture of research integrity in the Faculty and to manage ethics mentors, data management and ethics processes.
- Work with the Pro Vice Chancellor Research, the other ADRs and the Research Office to encourage a strong research environment at the University level.
- Provide advice to the PVCR on HDR admissions, annual progress, and key milestones (Confirmation of Candidature, thesis submission).
- Provide advice to the Executive Dean on proposed grant applications.
Requirements
- Possession of a PhD qualification.
- Academic excellence which may be evidenced by an outstanding contribution to teaching and/or research and/or the profession.
- In determining experience relative to qualifications, regard is had to teaching experience, experience in research, experience outside tertiary education, creative achievement, professional contributions and/or contributions to technical achievement.
- Supportive of the Objects of Notre Dame as a Catholic University.
Benefits
- Generous training and development opportunities.
- Friendly and collaborative working environment.
- Discounted study at the University.
Notes
- Expressions of Interest (Internal Only)
- Part time, (0.4) Fixed term 3-year contract
- Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Closing: 23-Oct-2024
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Job Summary
Dates
- Opening Date: Not Available
- Closing Date: 23-Oct-2024
Location
- Western Sydney University, Parramatta South Campus
Salary
- $109,861 to $132,730 p.a. Inclusive of Superannuation and Leave Loading
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the ARC Centre of Excellence in Automated Decision-Making and Society project titled ‘After the Smartphone: Social, Ecological, and Governance Implications of Emerging Mobile Technologies and their Worlds’.
- Participate in comparative research and publication.
- Utilize media and cultural research, political economy, policy research, and ethnographic expertise to understand emerging mobile technologies.
- Collaborate with researchers at the Institute for Culture and Society and its networks.
- Coordinate project planning, data management, and financial management.
- Develop research-related teaching materials and contribute to teaching.
- Co-supervise and mentor undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Requirements
- PhD in Cultural Studies, Media and Communication Studies, or Southeast Asian Studies.
- Proven track record in conducting in-depth research on emerging media technologies.
- Excellent scholarly writing skills with publications in high-quality journals.
- Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively to diverse audiences.
- Experience in research project administration and efficient project management.
- Interest in mobile technology, policy, and governance, especially in Southeast Asia.
Benefits
- Full-time, fixed-term position for 5 years.
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge research projects.
- Collaboration with national and international research networks.
- Professional development opportunities in teaching and research.
Notes
- Only internal applicants employed by Western Sydney University are eligible to apply.
- Evidence of full-time working rights in Australia is required at the time of application.
- Applications must be submitted via the WSU online recruitment system.
Closing: 24-Oct-2024
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Job Summary
Dates
- Opening Date: 18-Oct-2024
- Closing Date: 24-Oct-2024
Location
- Kensington, Sydney, Australia
Salary
- Research Associate (Level A) - $110,059 to $117,718 per annum + 17% superannuation; Senior Research Associate (Level B) - $123,620 to $145,730 per annum + 17% superannuation
Responsibilities
- Contribute to interdisciplinary projects investigating household attitudes to automation and control of electrical appliances and consumer energy resources.
- Examine stakeholder perspectives on community batteries, microgrids, local energy trading, and smart energy innovations in fringe-of-grid communities.
- Undertake fieldwork in remote NSW for 1-2 weeks as required.
- Assist with the supervision of research students and casual research assistants.
Requirements
- A PhD in a social science discipline (e.g., sociology, anthropology, human geography or related areas), and/or relevant work experience.
- Experience conducting social research with diverse household, professional, industry and community stakeholders.
- Proven commitment to keeping up to date with discipline knowledge and developments.
- Demonstrated ability to undertake high quality academic research and conduct independent research with limited supervision.
- Demonstrated track record of publications and conference presentations relative to opportunity.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships.
- Evidence of highly developed interpersonal and organisational skills.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact with a diverse range of stakeholders and students.
- An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
- Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.
- (Desirable) Experience with research that examines the interplay between social and technological systems.
- (Desirable) Experience with and/or knowledge of the Australian energy system, particularly electricity users, networks, electricity market institutions and distributed energy businesses.
- (Desirable) Experience of policy and regulatory analysis and/or knowledge of the Australian energy regulatory context.
- (Desirable) Full driving licence.
Benefits
- 17% superannuation on top of salary.
- Opportunity to contribute to significant interdisciplinary projects.
- Encouragement to pursue opportunities to develop academic career through new research proposals.
Notes
- Fixed-term position until January 2027 with likely extension to October 2027.
- ASAP start with interviews aiming for the week commencing 28 Oct.
Closing: 27-Oct-2024
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Job Summary
Dates
- Opening Date: 18-Oct-2024
- Closing Date: 27-Oct-2024
Location
- Parkville, Victoria, Australia
Salary
- Level B – $119,231 - $141,581 p.a. (pro rata) plus 17% super
Responsibilities
- Conduct research on neural mechanisms of psychosis using advanced imaging and computational modelling techniques.
- Assist and coordinate the computational modelling components of the research project.
- Assist and coordinate the preparation of ethics applications and related research protocols.
- Assist and coordinate data collection activities (e.g., preparation of data collection materials, recruitment of participants).
- Train research staff (e.g., research assistants, students) on relevant operational and data collection activities.
Requirements
- Strong background in computational modeling and brain imaging data analysis, particularly with M/EEG and MRI.
- Experience in working with Schizophrenia/Psychosis data.
- Demonstrated effective supervision of honours and PhD students.
- High independence and flexibility in responding to changing priorities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration.
- Postgraduate degree in neuroscience or related discipline.
- Experience with acquiring and analysing data from people experiencing psychosis.
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
- Generous leave provisions
Notes
- This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check.
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Stingless Bee Health
Western Sydney University
Western Sydney University, Hawkesbury Campus, Richmond, New South Wales, Australia
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Closing: 17-Nov-2024
Job Summary
Dates
- Opening Date: Not Available
- Closing Date: 17-Nov-2024
Location
- Western Sydney University, Hawkesbury Campus, Richmond, New South Wales, Australia
Salary
- $109,861 to $132,730 p.a. Inclusive of Super + Leave Loading
Responsibilities
- Conduct research on how pesticides and pests and diseases influence the health of stingless bees used for pollination services in horticultural cropping environments.
- Investigate how stingless bees are impacted by the main agrochemicals used in orchards and glasshouses.
- Conduct research on the hygienic behaviour of stingless bees and its effectiveness against pests and diseases.
- Collaborate with researchers at Griffith University, commercial stingless beekeepers, and crop growers.
- Collect information on farm chemical use and pest and disease issues of managed stingless bee colonies.
- Communicate findings at scientific meetings and publish research in high-impact international journals.
- Provide research updates for funders and industry stakeholders.
- Contribute to teaching and supervising students, as well as leadership and engagement.
Requirements
- PhD degree or equivalent professional experience in a research field related to stingless bee health.
- Knowledge and experience in entomology and animal behaviour.
- Experience in collection and analysis of data from manipulative experiments.
- Statistical knowledge and experience using relevant statistical platforms.
- A valid driving license enabling the successful applicant to drive in NSW.
Benefits
- 17% super contributions
- 35 hour work week
- Salary Packaging options
Notes
- Employer Visa sponsorship will be provided if required.
Closing: 13-Nov-2024
Job Summary
Dates
- Opening Date: 16-Oct-2024
- Closing Date: 13-Nov-2024
Location
- Sydney, NSW, Australia
Salary
- Level A - $110k - $117k - plus 17% Superannuation and annual leave loading
Responsibilities
- Contribute independently and as a team member in collaborative research with a focus to enhance the quality of research outcomes towards an improved understanding of microbial symbioses in the marine environment.
- Conduct laboratory research in marine microbiology and molecular biology with a focus on developing genetic tools for non-model systems.
- Undertake specific research project/s under the guidance of a research leader and contribute to development of research activities.
- Work with the research team to create scholarly output that is recognised by peers and support the dissemination of research outcomes through appropriate channels and outlets.
- Undertake discipline-appropriate research activities, e.g. literature reviews, conduct laboratory experiments, problem solve, data gathering and recording of results using appropriate research methods.
- Participate in and/or present at conferences, group meetings with international collaborators, and/or workshops relevant to the project as required.
- Assist with the supervision of research students in the research area where required.
- Conduct laboratory experiments related to the development and use of molecular biology tools to study gene function in symbiotic marine microorganisms. Specific methods may include (but not limited to) PCR, plasmid construction, gene cloning, transformation and nucleic acid sequencing.
- Supervise the day-to-day laboratory activities of research students.
- 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 health and safety of yourself or others.
Requirements
- A PhD in molecular microbiology or a related discipline, and/or relevant work experience.
- Proven commitment to proactively keeping up to date with molecular biology and microbiology knowledge and technological developments.
- Experience in a range of molecular and microbiology laboratory skills, including PCR, transformation methods, gene expression, cloning and the generation of gene knock out mutants.
- Experience with working with marine and/or non-model microbial systems is preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to undertake high quality research and conduct independent research with limited supervision.
- Demonstrated track record of quality research outputs (e.g. publications and/or conference presentations) relative to opportunity.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships.
- Evidence of highly developed interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact with a diverse range of stakeholders and students.
- An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
- Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.
Benefits
- Not Available
Notes
- You should systematically address the selection criteria listed within the position description in your application.
- Please apply online - applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed.
Research Assistant
Macquarie University (Sydney, Australia)
Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde, Macquarie University
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Closing: 31-Oct-2024
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Job Summary
Dates
- Opening Date: 17-Oct-2024
- Closing Date: 31-Oct-2024
Location
- Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde, Macquarie University
Salary
- Salary Package: $76,654 (HEW4), pro-rata, plus 17% superannuation
Responsibilities
- Assist in the preparation of human research ethics and clinical governance applications.
- Assist with recruitment, screening, and appointment scheduling of study participants.
- Perform data collection from participant medical records and assist with retinal imaging.
- Maintain research databases (Access and RedCap), ensuring accuracy and completeness of data.
- Follow all ethical and safety protocols, ensuring compliance with research regulations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Medical Science, BSc or similar).
- Previous experience in a clinical research setting, (previous ophthalmology research is highly desirable).
- Previous experience in preparing HREC and Clinical Governance applications.
- Strong attention to detail, with excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with study participants and work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proficiency in data management software and basic statistical tools is preferred.
Benefits
- Part-time (0.4FTE), 3-year fixed term position.
- Opportunity to work on NHMRC and MRFF funded multicentre clinical trials.
- Engagement in clinical and basic science research on vision loss and neurodegenerative diseases.
Notes
- Enquiries: Dr Angela Schulz at angela.schulz@mq.edu.au
- If you're already part of the Macquarie Group (MQ University, U@MQ, MQ Health, MGSM), you'll need to apply through your employee Workday account.
Closing: 05-Nov-2024
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Job Summary
Dates
- Opening Date: 15-Oct-2024
- Closing Date: 05-Nov-2024
Location
- Parkville, Victoria, Australia
Salary
- Academic B – $119,231 – $141,581 p.a. plus 17% super
Responsibilities
- Carrying out a systematic review and meta-analysis of studies on group decision making
- Running a Delphi study on how scientists and science-informed professionals can come to an optimal consensus
- Supervising a part-time research assistant
Requirements
- A PhD in a relevant discipline (e.g. quantitative health, psychological or social science)
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team to achieve project goals and meet agreed deadlines.
- Demonstrated potential for leadership in research as evidenced by experience running large-scale research projects with multiple stakeholders.
- Good statistical data analysis skills, and experience using statistical packages such as SPSS and Stata.
- High level of attention to detail, and able to manage their own workload consistently achieving strong outcomes.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate with stakeholders from both policy and research environments.
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
- Generous leave provisions
Notes
- This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check.
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Closing: 03-Nov-2024
Expired
Job Summary
Dates
- Opening Date: 11-Oct-2024
- Closing Date: 03-Nov-2024
Location
- Austin Health, Heidelberg
Salary
- Academic A – $83,468 – $113,262 p.a. plus 17% super
Responsibilities
- Effectively communicating the purpose and expectations of the trial to potential participants, and engaging with participants and families during study visits
- Supporting the Trial Coordinator and Investigators to undertake trial activities and intervention sessions in participants’ homes
- Accurately collecting, recording, and maintaining database records
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in health sciences, allied health, science or similar
- A current Australian driver's licence
- Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice requirements and adherence to the ICH-GCP and WHO guidelines for the conduct of scientific research
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
- This position requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check.
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Closing: 30-Oct-2024
Expired
Job Summary
Dates
- Opening Date: Not Available
- Closing Date: 30-Oct-2024
Location
- Canberra, Australia | Melbourne, Australia
Salary
- Total remuneration valued to $92,150 - $124,604 total rem (pro rata) pa, including salary component $77,868 - $105,292 (pro rata) pa (Academic Level A), employer contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading. 17% employer superannuation contributions to eligible continuing and fixed-term staff. Annual leave loading of an equivalent to 17.5% of four weeks' salary pro rata payable, dependent on your commencement date.
Responsibilities
- Stakeholder engagement and management including scheduling meetings, minute taking and managing project queries
- Project initiation tasks like research and evaluation design support, proposal writing and preparing ethics applications
- Project management support such as creating and managing filing systems and preparing GANTT charts
- Desktop research
- Data collection, management, analysis and reporting
Requirements
- Experience in child-focused research initiatives is highly desirable.
- Candidates must hold Australian work rights to apply for this position.
- This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) and/or Working with Vulnerable People Check (WWVP) (ACT only).
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements
- Study leave
- A variety of leave provisions
- Salary packaging
- Generous benefits as an ACU staff member
Notes
- General enquiries can be sent to Jacqui Stewart, Program Manager, ICPS - Institute of Child Protection Studies at: jacqui.stewart@acu.edu.au
- ACU does not accept candidate applications submitted by external recruitment agencies through the ACU careers website.
Closing: 06-Nov-2024
Job Summary
Dates
- Opening Date: 08-Oct-2024
- Closing Date: 06-Nov-2024
Location
- Crawley, Perth, Australia
Salary
- Base salary range: Level A, $80,520 – $108,362 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.
Responsibilities
- Use Plant Synthetic and Molecular Biology approaches to create innovative solutions to biological challenges relevant to plants in space and vertical farming.
- Engage in collaborative research projects with P4S University colleagues and Industry partners.
- Supervise students in high quality postgraduate teaching programmes and educational outreach activities.
- Translate fundamental biomolecular science to provide innovative solutions for plant use on earth and beyond.
- Work on projects focusing on building Synbio parts and tools for using plant chloroplasts as protein production factories.
Requirements
- Demonstrated experience in synthetic and/or molecular biology.
- Demonstrated experience in research project management.
- Demonstrated experience in preparing manuscripts for publication.
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
- This position is open to international applicants.
- For more information, contact Professor Ian Small at ian.small@uwa.edu.au.