Research Assistant

Research Assistant (Microscopist) page is loaded## Research Assistant (Microscopist)locations: Parkville, Victoria, Australiatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 7 Days Agojob requisition id: JR3797**Job Title**Research Assistant (Microscopist)**Job Description**An excellent opportunity is available for a Research Assistant to join the Centre for Dynamic Imaging in the Advanced Technology and Biology Division at Australia's pre-eminent biomedical research institute.**About the position**We are seeking a highly motivated Research Assistant to join our team to support cutting-edge biomedical research. In this role, you will provide training and guidance to researchers and students in the application of advanced microscopy, offering expertise in the acquisition of data across a range of techniques, including confocal, light sheet and multiphoton microscopy.Key responsibilities of the successful candidate will be to assist staff and students in the design of their experiments and the acquisition of microscopy data. The successful candidate will also help to maintain equipment and contribute to other general operations within the facility on a day-to-day basis, such as helping to ensure that research carried out is in compliance with safety and other regulatory requirements.**Selection Criteria** Essential Knowledge and Skills:* A Bachelor of Science with Honours or Masters in Biology, Biomedical Science or similar area of study.* Excellent interpersonal skills.* Experience in the 3-dimensional imaging of tissue using confocal microscopy.* Excellent time management skills* Demonstrated experience in tissue preparation and immunofluorescence staining.* Knowledge of advanced instrumentation for light microscopy* Excellent organisational and communication skills.Desirable Knowledge and Skills:* Advanced knowledge of scientific imaging techniques and an understanding of analysis methods.* A minimum of 2 years' experience in confocal microscopy* Experience working inside a core facility.* Experience in other advanced microscopy techniques, such as 2-photon or light sheet microscopy.* Knowledge or experience of preclinical imaging techniques such as bioluminescence imaging.* Experience working in a medical research environment and in a class 2 containment laboratory.**Terms of Appointment**This position is available for **one year** in a **full-time capacity**. Salary is Research Support Employee Level 5 or 6 ($82,018 - $102,979), dependent on experience. Up to 17% superannuation and very attractive salary packaging options are available.General enquiries can be directed to Prof. Kelly Rogers – rogers@wehi.edu.auA position description is available .**How to Apply** Please apply by uploading your CV, cover letter and a document addressing the key selection criteria in pdf format.**Application Closing Date:** Sunday 28 September 2025**WEHI's commitment to diversity and inclusion**At WEHI we strive to foster a flexible working environment that encourages individual differences and promotes collaboration and creativity. We recognise that talent does not sit within a single identifiable group in our society and that WEHI's ability to shape contemporary scientific thinking and deliver leading professional services relies on a diversity of thought within our organisation. Our action to promote gender equality has been recognised with an Athena SWAN Bronze Award from Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) and we offer a range of . Our commitment to celebrating diversity and addressing inequities is further demonstrated through our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, Gender Action Plan, Reconciliation Action Plan and our WE-Pride network for LGBTQIA+ staff and students. We actively encourage applications from, people with a disability, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people and people with diverse genders and sexualities. Should you require support during the recruitment process due to special needs or consideration, please contact the People and Culture team.**WEHI's commitment to Indigenous employment**where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples will be engaged at the scientific frontier, making exciting discoveries and decisions about the future of health in this country, and part of a leading professional services workforce supporting the realisation of these discoveries. We are committed to creating a culturally safe workplace and offering career development and leadership opportunities to First Nations staff and students. We strongly encourage any Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.
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