Research Officer

1 week ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Garvan Institute of Medical Research Full time
Research Officer Opportunity

We are seeking a highly motivated Research Officer to join our Neurotranscriptomics Laboratory at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research. As a key member of our team, you will contribute to groundbreaking research on Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and develop a diverse skill set in an interdisciplinary environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Utilize and optimize iPSC differentiation protocols
  • Implement CRISPR-dCas9 technology for genomic manipulations
  • Perform and analyze next-generation sequencing, including single-cell RNA-seq
  • Designing experiments. Collating and interpreting results
  • Differentiation of iPSCs into mature neurons for disease modelling
  • Generate publication-quality data and lead the development of high-impact peer-reviewed articles
  • Performing CRISPR experiments to evaluate the impact of genomic and transcriptomic changes
  • Presenting research methods and results at national and international conferences
  • Secure funding through competitive fellowship and grant applications

Requirements:

  • PhD in Neuroscience, Molecular Biology, or a related field
  • Experience in iPSC differentiation protocols and/or neuroscience
  • Demonstrated expertise or keen interest in RNA biology
  • Proficiency in advanced molecular biology techniques (PCR, cloning, mutagenesis)
  • First-author publication(s) in high impact journals
  • Track-record in CRISPR technologies.
  • Have previous experience analysing genomics data.
  • Ability to rapidly learn new skills.
  • Experience in drafting and finalising scientific manuscripts.
  • Experience supervising students and/or junior staff.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills in a multidisciplinary setting

About Garvan:

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. We are always looking for culture 'add', not culture 'fit' and are building diverse teams with great sets of complementary styles and skills to help deliver our important work effectively.

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, please submit your application with a CV and cover letter as one document, stating why you are interested in this role. If you think you're the right person for this role, we'd love to hear how your capabilities, achievements and experience set you apart. We are open to sponsorship for the right candidate.



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