Research Officer

5 months ago

Parkville, Australia University of Melbourne Full time

**Job no**:0060579
**Location**:Parkville***
**Role type**: Full Time; Fixed term for 14 months
**Faculty**: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry, and Health Sciences
**School**:School of Biomedical Sciences, Department of Microbiology and Immunology
**Salary**: Level A/B - Level A $80,258 - $108,906 p.a. plus 17% super Or Level B $114,645 - $136,136 p.a. plus 17% superannuation
- **Join a CARB-X funded project focused on developing a novel therapeutic for community-acquired bacterial pneumonia.**:

- **An exciting opportunity to undertake hands-on research with opportunities to teach, mentor, and actively engage in scientific presentations and publications.**:

- **Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families**

**About the Role**

This role as a Research Officer at The University of Melbourne presents a compelling opportunity to lead critical research in combating antibiotic-resistant bacteria, specifically in developing a novel therapeutic for community-acquired bacterial pneumonia through a CARB-X funded project. The position involves hands-on experimentation, collaboration within a dynamic multidisciplinary team, active engagement in teaching and mentoring, and contributing to impactful publications and presentations at various levels.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Plan and execute experiments crucial to the project, ensuring alignment with program timelines and milestones.
- Work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, maintaining detailed experiment records, and actively communicate research outcomes to project leads, managers, investigators, technical experts, and stakeholders.
- Contribute to teaching, training, and scientific mentoring, supervising junior research staff, and actively engaging in the dissemination of research findings through reports, manuscripts, and presentations at local, national, and international conferences.
- Undertake leadership responsibilities as requested, perform routine reviews of laboratory practice, and uphold Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) and Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) responsibilities in line with funding bodies and departmental standards.

**Who We Are Looking For**

You will also have:

- A Ph.D. in Microbiology, Biochemistry, Immunology, or a related appropriate discipline.
- A clear ability to work independently and collaboratively with academic, administrative, and support staff.
- Ability to develop clear project plans, timelines, and effectively monitor project progress.

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.

**Please note: Visa sponsorship may be available for this position.**

**Your New Team - Department of Microbiology and Immunology**

The Department of Microbiology and Immunology is at the forefront of groundbreaking research in understanding the immune system and combating infectious diseases. Our dedicated team focuses on unravelling the complexities of pathogens and infectious agents to develop innovative methods for detection, control, and treatment. We strive to manipulate the immune system, enhancing responses against disease-causing organisms and even cancer. As a part of our department, you'll be joining a community of scientific excellence and leadership, making a real impact on global health.

**What We Offer You**
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits page

**About the University of Melbourne**
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**Be Yourself**
The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.

**Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants**
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