Lung Cell Research Scientist

19 hours ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Murdoch Children's Research Institute Full time

Company Overview

Murdoch Children's Research Institute envisions a transformative future for child health, achieving groundbreaking scientific breakthroughs in early interventions, enhanced diagnosis, prevention, and potential cures.

We thrive on collaborative, multidisciplinary problem-solving to address challenging queries in child health, upholding principles of equal opportunity and diverse representation. As a proud member of the Australian Network on Disability and a dedicated supporter of Science Australia Gender Equity (SAGE), we foster a positive working environment that values diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Salary and Benefits

The successful candidate will be offered an attractive salary range of $84,376 – $102,756 per annum, plus superannuation, as well as various flexible working options, including benefit from salary packaging, entertainment, and novated leases. Enjoy a variety of flexible work arrangements, maximise your pay with our benefits package, and collaborate with a dedicated team of clinical professionals and researchers in a supportive atmosphere.

Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to work on generating lung cells from pluripotent stem cells (PSCs) at Murdoch Children's Research Institute. The ideal candidate will conduct experiments to understand and manipulate the development of lung epithelial, immune, and stromal cells derived from PSCs. These differentiated lung cells will be used in various in vitro assays to study respiratory diseases, including infections and chronic lung conditions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Undertake discovery research concerning the development of human lung cells from pluripotent stem cells (PSCs).
  • Undertake flow cytometry, gene expression, and functional analysis of differentiated cells created in vitro.
  • Co-ordinate the provision of cells to collaborators.
  • Present data and experimental results at laboratory meetings.
  • Work to improve skill base in research productivity and methodology.
  • Assist in high-calibre, competitive research.

Required Skills and Qualifications

The successful candidate should have:

  • A relevant tertiary degree, Honours/Masters qualification in Science or related discipline.
  • An appropriate level of expertise gained from a combination of experience, training, or professional accreditation.
  • Demonstrated understanding of a range of research methodologies and their application in empirical research.
  • Experience with cell culture, preferably pluripotent stem cell culture.
  • Understanding of RNAseq analysis.
  • Familiarity with microscopy techniques, immunofluorescence labelling, and confocal analysis.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, the successful candidate can expect:

  • To benefit from salary packaging, including entertainment and novated leases.
  • To enjoy a variety of flexible work arrangements.
  • To work alongside a dedicated team of clinical professionals and researchers in a supportive and dynamic atmosphere.
  • To access ongoing training and career development programs.
  • To be involved in research that has a direct impact on improving the quality of life for children and their families across Australia.
  • To benefit from our health and wellbeing program, including free access to the Employee Assistance Program.

What We Offer

Murdoch Children's Research Institute is committed to fostering a workplace that is barrier-free and inclusive, aiming to attract the most skilled candidates from all walks of life. Our commitment lies in creating a positive working environment that values diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you believe this role is a good fit for you, please apply by submitting your resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria combined into a single PDF file.

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