Research Assistant

5 days ago

Perth, Western Australia Telethon Institute for Child Health Research Full time

The Opportunity

Our Translational Genetics Team focuses on providing molecular analysis of genetic variants (gene mutations) to better inform the early and accurate diagnosis of children living with genetic and rare diseases. The team applies functional genomics to interpret patient genetic variants in relevant disease modelling systems.

We now have an exciting opportunity for a Research Officer and a Research Assistant to join our Translational Genetics Team to assist with the goal of improving the daily lives of rare disease patients by performing experimental laboratory work using high expertise laboratory techniques, completing grant applications, preparing research findings for publication/presentation in the scientific community, and co-supervising students. In this role you will also have the opportunity to apply molecular biology, protein analysis, immunohistochemistry, next generation sequencing methodology, and disease modelling.

Some of your responsibilities will include:

  1. Perform CRISPR on various cell types of interest for mutations or correction to wildtype of genes of interest.
  2. Contribute to design of experiments for testing differentiation pathways of interest in cell lines with CRISPR induced mutations.
  3. Flow cytometry including antibody staining and preparation of cells for sorting.
  4. Conduct syntheses of literature, writing and/or assisting with the editing of publications, grants, ethics applications, reports or other materials.
  5. Generate and maintain standard operating procedures.
  6. Mentor and propose research projects for students.

Based at our modern offices at Perth's Children's Hospital, this position will be offered on a full-time basis for 2 years.

About You

These positions require an undergraduate degree and/or a PhD in Cell Biology, Genetics or related discipline and/or proven experience in the field.

The successful applicant will demonstrate knowledge and experience in the following:

  1. Ability to work as part of a team.
  2. Experience in molecular biology/ cell biology.
  3. Demonstrated high-level written and oral communication skills.
  4. Demonstrated ability to set goals, develop priorities and meet deadlines.
  5. Demonstrated knowledge of research methodologies.
  6. Experience in scientific paper preparation and grant writing.
  7. Ability to manage multiple priorities and a demanding schedule.
  8. Excellent planning and organisational skills.

We are driving inclusion and diversity as part of the way we work and embrace the diverse career and life experiences of our staff. If you meet a number of the requirements (and not all), we encourage you to submit your application. We also encourage you to address any career disruptions (if applicable) you may have had in your cover letter.

About Us

Our aim is to create a workplace where people are respected and encouraged to fulfil their potential. We encourage a workforce that is innovative, eager to acquire knowledge and enhance skills; we embrace all employee differences, foster a culture that supports diversity and inclusion, and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations where required.

Some of our staff benefits include:

  1. Save on tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging up to $15,899 of Living Expenses and up to $2,650 on Entertainment Benefits each FBT year.
  2. Additional annual leave over Christmas and Easter.
  3. Paid Parental Leave.
  4. Early and Mid-Career Researcher Mentoring Program.
  5. Various initiatives providing strategic support to researchers, including funding support.
  6. Extensive health and wellbeing program with weekly events.
  7. Flexible work options and hybrid working.
  8. Modern offices and end of trip facilities, including sit to stand desks.
  9. Access to Corporate Health Insurance.
  10. Staff purchasing discounts including travel, IT Hardware and stationery.

How to apply

If you think that this is the right role and an exciting new challenge for you, please click on 'Apply Now' to navigate to our Career Site to view the Job Description and submit your application.

Your cover letter (no more than 2 pages) should specifically address your skills and experience outlined in the "About You" section above.

Applications will only be accepted through our career portal. If you are experiencing technical difficulties with our online portal, please direct your query to recruitment@thekids.org.au.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please direct your inquiries to recruitment@thekids.org.au.

Click here for the Job Description

Contact Name: Vanessa Fear

Contact Email: vanessa.fear@thekids.org.au

Closing Date: 24/03/2025 - We reserve the right to hire prior to the closing date.

The Kids Research Institute Australia is committed to being champions of gender equity, diversity, and inclusivity. We actively encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities, and people living with disability. As such, we are a proud Bronze award recipient of the first Australian Athena Swan Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) pilot program.

We acknowledge that when working in environments which contribute to the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people, it is imperative that Aboriginal people are at the forefront of this work. We have launched the Aboriginal Employment and Career Development Strategy to increase the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff, students, and researchers employed in the Institute who provide guidance and support in our work in Aboriginal health.


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