Research Assistant Molecular Immunology

2 weeks ago

Greater Adelaide SA, Australia The University of Adelaide Full time

**(HE05) $80,118 to $89,085 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.**

**Fixed term fulltime position for 12 months.**

Located in the Robinson Research Institute, the Molecular Immunology Laboratory studies the molecular and cellular basis for the development of autoimmune diseases including Type 1 Diabetes.

Working under general direction, the Research Assistant will provide technical, research and administrative support to the research leaders of the team and senior staff to ensure smooth and successful performance of the research program, including management of multiple breeding colonies.

This role will focus on sample preparation for FACS cell isolation, cell culture and library preparation for bulk RNA-seq and ATAC-seq sequencing, supporting our T1D immunogenomics research.

**To be successful you will need**:

- Experience working in a laboratory environment and a familiarity with PC2 laboratory management and safety procedures
- Experience with standard biology and biochemical analyses
- Experience in a molecular biology lab setting, with skills in sample preparation for FACS, cell culture and sequencing library preparation.
- Experience in laboratory protocols and technical procedures, including cell and tissue culture, PCR, western blotting and quantitative analysis of data
- Strong analytical skills, meticulous attention to detail and record keeping.

This position requires a valid National Police Check

**The path to Adelaide University**

We are on an exciting path to Adelaide University as we prepare to open our doors in January 2026. Adelaide University will combine the strengths of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia, and we are dedicated to creating an accessible and future-focused educational powerhouse that fosters economic and social wellbeing through ground-breaking research and innovative teaching. You can learn more about Adelaide University HERE and more information will be provided throughout the recruitment process.

**Enjoy an outstanding career environment**

We offer a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaboration - offers you vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.

We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs

**Your faculty's broader role**

The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences contains one of Australia's largest concentrations of leading health researchers, teachers and clinical titleholders. It's comprised of eight schools and a number of specialist disciplines, institutes and centres, variously focused on world-class research, and training the next generation of: medical doctors; surgeons; dentists; nurses; psychiatrists; psychologists; and other health professionals.

Learn more at: health.adelaide.edu.au

**If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.**

Applications close 11:55pm, 22 March 2025.

**For further information**

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:
Simon Barry
University Professorial Research Fellow
P: +61 (8) 8161 6562

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