Research Officer

1 week ago

Sydney, Australia The Garvan Institute of Medical Research Full time

Emerging genome-centric technology platforms such as spatial transcriptomics are revolutionising the way we study complex diseases such as cancer. However, they can only tell us so much. Matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionisation mass spectrometry imaging (MALDI-MSI), more affectionately known as “Spatial Proteomics” is gaining recognition in the study of health and disease as a powerful tool capable of surveying the proteomic complexity of tissues in the spatial dimension in order to unlock insights into physiological and disease mechanisms.

The integration of high-resolution proteomic MALDI-MSI datasets, with other established (i.e. routine histology) and emerging genome-centric technology platforms (i.e. spatial transcriptomics), using multi-layered co-registration approaches will greatly increase the depth of knowledge in functional gene-to-protein expression patterns in both healthy and disease contexts.

THE OPPORTUNITY
We are currently seeking a dedicated Research Officer who will be responsible for planning and conducting proteomics experiments within the lab and driving forward the development and implementation of our spatial proteomics pipelines, not only for the lab, but also the wider Cancer Ecosystems program at Garvan.

Reporting to the Laboratory Head - Matrix and Metastasis, A/Prof Thomas Cox, this is a two year full-time, fixed term position with high possibility to extend which will be merit based.

**Salary**: Up to $94,336 dependant on experience

SNAP SHOT OF BENEFITS
- Generous salary packaging to save you income tax on your wages thereby boosting your monthly take home pay (max. $15,900 general expenses + $2,650 meals/accom)
- Ample opportunities for on-going training and development
- Stimulating, diverse and highly international research environment
- Flexible work arrangements e.g. location, start / finish times etc
- 18 weeks paid parental leave for both parents including paid superannuation
- A range of additional leave types to meet your personal needs including cultural leave, conference leave, community service and study leave
- Discounted Health Insurance
- Lifestyle discounts with our community partners

ABOUT YOU
- Required Skills_
- A PhD (or equivalent) in proteomics
- Practical experience in sample preparation and analysis using mass spectrometry approaches
- Demonstrated experience in mass spectrometry method development and evaluation
- Experience in data analysis, including statistics
- Capability in programming/script languages including Python and R
- Strong planning and organisation skills, including maintaining scientific records
- High motivation and level of commitment to achieving scientific goals
- Excellent time management skills and ability to work independently
- Meticulous attention to detail and ability to carry out routinely high-quality work
- Good networking, collaboration and teamwork skills
- Confidence in communicating with a wide range of stakeholders
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
- Desirable Skills_
- Demonstrable prior experience in spatial proteomics
- Experience in writing scientific publications
- Experience in conventional imaging techniques
- Experience with and willingness to undertake _in vivo_ research, including handling of rodents
- A working knowledge of Matrix Biology and/or Cancer Biology

ABOUT GARVAN
The Garvan Institute of Medical Research is an independent Medical Research Institute (MRI) in Sydney, delivering scientific and clinical impact on a global basis and in partnership with organisations that share our vision. We are proud to be one of Australia’s largest and most highly regarded MRI’s.

Our vision is global leadership in discoveries to impact and our enduring purpose is to impact human health, by harnessing information encoded in our genome.

We seek to see our world-class discovery research achieve life-changing impacts, not only for individual patients with rare diseases, but for the many thousands affected by complex, common disease.
- Garvan promotes a diverse workplace and is committed to the principles of equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging._

HOW TO APPLY

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