Research Associate

2 weeks ago


University of South Australia City East Campus University of South Australia Full time

Open to Australian Aboriginal Peoples and UniSA employees only
- Part-time (0.9FTE), fixed term contract from 6/06/2023 until 05/06/2025
- Salary Range: $93,165 - $99,759 (pro rata) per annum (plus 17% superannuation)

**About the Role**

Based in the Vascular Biology and Cell Trafficking Laboratory, the Research Associate will join an international research program supported by a new NHMRC funded project working with an interdisciplinary team of scientists. The overall aim of the project is translational research for multiple myeloma. More specifically, the project focuses on a novel biomarker identified on patients with myeloma that poor prognosis and the development of a new prognostic test.

**About UniSA**

The University of South Australia is Australia’s University of Enterprise. Our culture of innovation is anchored around global and national links to academic, research and industry partners. Our graduates are the new urban professionals, global citizens at ease with the world and ready to create and respond to change. Our research is inventive and adventurous and we create new knowledge that is central to global economic and social prosperity.

The Centre for Cancer Biology (CCB) is an alliance between the University of South Australia and CALHN and is co-located with other cancer-focussed researchers within a purpose-built building in Adelaide’s Biotech and Medical Precinct. The CCB studies the fundamental causes of cancer in order to find new ways to prevent and treat the disease and is a recognised hub for innovative science leading to breakthrough therapies.

**Core Responsibilities**
- Contribute to planning of research by:

- Participating in planning sessions
- Offering new ideas on research directions
- Reviewing relevant literature and other sources of information
- Attending seminars and meetings
- Undertaking pilot studies
- Contribute to the execution of research by:

- Actively participating in the production of data with limited freedom to explore possible new methods and directions
- Designing experiments, including appropriate controls, according to the planned aims of the research
- Maintaining daily comprehensive records of work performed and results of studies
- Seeking relevant information from libraries, books and journals, electronic information systems and other sources of information
- Assessing the requirements for laboratory consumables or other appropriate resources required to conduct the studies
- Contribute to the dissemination of new knowledge by:

- Drafting reports, abstracts, scientific papers and other instruments providing accounts of research undertaking and the findings observed
- Attending meetings, seminars and conferences
- Contribute to a safe and ethical working environment by:

- Complying with human ethics, animal ethics, privacy and other appropriate guidelines
- Maintaining confidentiality of research proposals and research findings
- Being familiar with the relevant policy and procedure manuals and acting in compliance with the guidelines contained therein

**Essential Skills and Experience**
- A postgraduate qualification in cell and cancer biology, or related discipline and a minimum of two (2) years of relevant work experience
- Experience in cell culture with cancer cells, in vivo models of blood cancer, gene and protein expression techniques and modulation of protein production in human and mouse cells
- Demonstrated participation in relevant areas of research and knowledge of literature involved in, and laboratory procedures relevant to, the research project/s
- Demonstrated competency in recording, analysing, presenting and disseminating research to stakeholders including the preparation of papers for high quality publications and oral presentations at conferences
- High-level oral, written (including papers and grants) and interpersonal communication skills (including community engagement) and the ability to work both independently and collaborate effectively with others in a multi-disciplinary research environment

**Benefits**

Getting a great job working with the best is just the start. UniSA rewards its staff with a wide variety of benefits such as:

- Access to great personal development opportunities
- Generous superannuation contributions of 17%
- Flexible working conditions
- A range of salary packaging options, including vehicle leasing, laptops and car parking fees
- Various on-site services available at our campuses which may include on-site gym membership

**How to Apply**

Please address your cover letter to
**5171**.

**Applications close: 11.30pm Sunday 14 May 2023**
- #LI-DNI_



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