Dates
- Opening Date: 18-Sep-2024
- Closing Date: 30-Sep-2024
Location
- St Lucia Campus
Salary
- Base salary will be in the range $78,944.40 - $87,750.37 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 5)
Responsibilities
- Coordinates mammalian cell culture and PCR processes, assists in designing research studies, and applies/instructs others in these techniques.
- Contributes to in vitro research on extracellular vesicle therapeutics and troubleshoots scientific/technical equipment issues.
- Maintains laboratory facilities and equipment, ensuring proper upkeep and functionality.
- Contributes to the safe and efficient operation of research equipment, infrastructure, methodologies, and protocols, while ensuring proper storage, handling, and disposal of chemicals, equipment, and samples/specimens.
- Assists with drafting research documentation, including ethics and funding applications, conducts literature searches and reviews, supports routine team administration, and helps prepare reports, graphs, figures, and presentations on research outcomes at various stages of the research cycle.
- Any other duties as reasonably directed by your supervisor.
Requirements
- Completion of a degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, biomedical sciences, or a related field; or a Diploma with relevant work experience; or an equivalent combination of experience and/or education/training.
- Excellent practical research skills and experience with methodologies and techniques, particularly mammalian cell culture and PCR.
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and independently on routine procedures, with strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Well-organised, methodical, and self-motivated, with previous experience in a similar role considered favourable.
- The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, criminal check, mandatory immunisations (Hepatitis B), etc.
Benefits
- 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave
- 17% superannuation contributions
- 17.5% annual leave loading
- 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
- On campus childcare options
- Cheap parking (from just $5.75 a day)
- Salary packaging options
Notes
- For more information about this opportunity, please contact Associate Professor Joy Wolfram via j.wolfram@uq.edu.au.
- For application queries, please contact talent@uq.edu.au stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
- 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.
Senior Research Assistant (Vascular Dementia in the Asia Pacific)
The University of Queensland Herston Campus
Dates
- Opening Date: Not Available
- Closing Date: 09-Sep-2024
Location
- Herston Campus
Salary
- Base salary will be in the range $78,944.40 - $87,750.37 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 5)
Responsibilities
- Coordinate day-to-day implementation of the project, including advanced research tasks like quantitative data analysis and systematic reviews.
- Assist in the design of research studies and the preparation of manuscripts and other research outputs.
- Provide research and administrative support, including drafting research documentation, conducting literature reviews, and preparing reports and presentations.
Requirements
- Completion of a degree in public health or health sciences, or a diploma with relevant work experience; equivalent experience or training also considered.
- Practical research skills, experience in relevant research methodologies, and experience conducting data analysis and systematic reviews.
- Strong communication skills, ability to work both independently and collaboratively, and well-organised and self-motivated. Previous similar experience is a plus.
Benefits
- 26 weeks paid parental leave or 26 weeks paid primary caregiver leave
- 17% superannuation contributions
- 17.5% annual leave loading
- 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
Notes
- The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia.
- Applications close Monday, 9th September 2024 at 11.00pm AEST (R-40126). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, 18th September 2024.
Senior Research Assistant, Rapid Response Vaccine Pipeline
The University of Queensland St Lucia Campus
Dates
- Opening Date: Not Available
- Closing Date: 10-Sep-2024
Location
- St Lucia Campus
Salary
- Base salary will be in the range $89,861.38 - $96,402.32 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 6)
Responsibilities
- Plan and conduct high quality laboratory work within an established research group focusing on vaccine development
- Undertakes advanced elements of research, in accordance with the scientific/research discipline of molecular biology, biotechnology and immunology.
- Thorough recording of results using an electronic lab book format
- Standard procedures involving laboratory mice including immunisations, blood draws and sacrifice
- Ensures a high standard of research housekeeping, waste disposal, sample storage, and chemical/specimen/sample inventory management.
- Assists with developing a proactive safety culture and implements continuous improvement.
- Assists with the development of research/analytical protocols.
- Performs standard maintenance of instruments/equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Ensures compliance with approved ethics protocols.
- Contributes to research outputs, joint preparation, and authorship of reports/manuscripts.
- Records and documents outcomes from experiments.
- Assists with designing complex research studies.
- Other duties, as reasonable directed by the supervisor.
Requirements
- Completion of a relevant degree in microbiology, immunology, molecular biology or related field with subsequent experience or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
- Demonstrated experience with the general techniques of molecular biology including cloning, protein expression, purification, ELISA and mammalian cell culture
- Experience in animal handling and research involving animals
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues.
- Ability to take instructions and receive feedback in a fast paced and high pressure environment.
- Well organised with thorough attention to detail in the recording of research methods and results
- Commitment to upholding the University’s values, and with the outstanding personal qualities of openness, respectfulness and integrity
- Detailed knowledge of legislative requirements and operating procedures for major areas of research and scientific safety such as quarantine procedures, waste disposal, labelling and risk assessment.
- The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, criminal check, education check etc.
Benefits
- 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
- 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
- On campus childcare options
- Cheap parking (from just $5.75 a day)
- Salary packaging options
Notes
- For more information about this opportunity, please contact Professor Keith Chappell – k.chappell@uq.edu.au
- For application queries, please contact talent@uq.edu.au stating the job reference number (R-42337) in the subject line.
- Applications close 10 September 2024 at 11.00pm AEST (R-42337). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for September.