Research Assistant

**Company Description** Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.**
Griffith was created to be a different type of university. You’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them.

**Why?** Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence.

The Griffith Institute for Drug Discovery (GRIDD) is a Griffith University research institute with a focus on early stage and pre-clinical drug discovery. GRIDD’s aim is to utilise its unique resources, dedicated researchers and international partnerships to drive the discovery and development of revolutionary new treatments to improve human health and wellbeing.

The Research Assistant role involves providing substantial support for laboratory-based research under the guidance of project leaders funded by an NHMRC Ideas grant (Andrews and Skinner-Adams). Responsibilities include laboratory research and data analysis, administrative tasks for the grant leaders, as well as supporting research group activities, managing the laboratory, and providing training within the laboratory setting.

As a Research Assistant you’ll take on complex local and global challenges, using your skills and experience to drive meaningful change. Here’s how you’ll make it matter:

- Conduct laboratory experiments and research for an NHMRC Ideas grant focusing on the mechanism of action of a malaria drug.
- Assist in research tasks including data generation, collection, storage, preliminary data analysis, and drafting reports and scholarly articles according to research protocols.
- Perform literature searches and scientific testing; Research Assistants may contribute to designing data collection, scientific tests, and data analysis.
- Coordinate meetings with researchers and external participants as needed, while also supporting and occasionally leading research group activities, laboratory management, and training.

**About you**
What matters most is your drive to create a brighter future that benefits all. Through our core principles of excellence, ethics and engagement, you’ll thrive on seeing the direct and lasting impact you’ll have on every community and every future.

You will also have:

- Bachelor Degree (Grade 1), Bachelors Degree with Honours (Grade 2); or an equivalent combination of qualifications and/or experience.
- Proficient in lab techniques, data analysis, and report drafting.
- Strong scientific understanding of malaria parasites and/or mammalian cell culture.
- Excellent communication, teamwork, leadership, and adaptability skills.
- Detail-oriented with strong adherence to experimental protocols.
- Proficient time management skills, and ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a research environment.

**What we can offer**
This is a full time, fixed term (two-year) appointment and will be primarily based at the Griffith University Nathan campus. As Griffith is a multi-campus University you may be required to work across other campus locations.

Griffith University’s campuses are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.

**Salary Range**
The full time equivalent base salary will be Research Assistant Grade 1 range $72,336 - $76,503 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $84,633 - $89,509 per annum.

The full time equivalent base salary will be Research Assistant Grade 2 range $80,664 - $84,830 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $94,377 - $99,251 per annum.
**Additional Information** Why join Griffith?**
As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:

- Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
- Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading
- Health Safety and Wellbeing initiatives - on campus Gym facilities

**How to apply**
At Griffith, we’re committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you’re from. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith’s Modern Slavery Policy.
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