Research Assistant, Virology

**Research Assistant, Virology**:
**Position Number**: 0064140
**Location**:Parkville
**Role type**:Full-time; Fixed-term for 12 months
**Faculty**:Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
**Department/School**:School of Biomedical Sciences
**Salary**: Academic Level A - $83,468 - $113,262 p.a. plus 17% super
- **Conduct cell culture and primary cell experiments involving viruses to support the Bonn-Cumming Program of host-directed therapies against viruses of pandemic potential.**:

- **Contribute to groundbreaking research on pandemic preparedness by joining this $57 million initiative, the first of its kind, aimed at developing a blueprint for therapeutics that trigger the body's natural immune response against pathogens of pandemic potential.**:

- **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**
We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated Research Assistant for the new Bonn-Cumming Host-Directed Pandemic Therapeutics Research Program as part of the Cumming Global Centre for Pandemic Therapeutics (CGCPT). The research position is based within the Department of Microbiology and Immunology located in the Doherty Institute and is focused on the biology of influenza and other respiratory viruses, with a particular emphasis on developing novel broad-spectrum antivirals.

This position will drive experiments in primary cells, specialising in-vitro work, particularly viral infection of human airway cell cultures. The position will receive direction from research leaders and be expected to exercise a level of judgement in day-to-day activities commensurate with experience as required.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Planning and carrying out experiments related to the project aims.
- Maintaining detailed records of all experiments and qualitative/statistical analysis of data.
- Assisting in maintaining regulatory compliance and standard operating procedures.
- Participating in lab meetings, departmental seminars, and committee work.

**Who We Are Looking For**

You will also have:

- A BSc (Hons) or Masters degree in Virology, Immunology or a closely related discipline.
- Proven experience (or a willingness) working with animal models of infection, inflammation or disease.
- Experience in mammalian cell culture (experience in primary cell culture desirable).
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to maintain accurate experimental records.
- Familiarity with molecular biology methods like DNA cloning, qRT-PCR, flow cytometry (desirable).
- Familiarity with viral infection/culture (desirable).

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

**Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position**. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

**Your New Team - School of Biomedical Sciences**

As part of the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences since 2015, the School comprises three Departments, Departments of Anatomy and Physiology, Biochemistry and Pharmacology, and Microbiology and Immunology. It has 85 research groups across the three departments, awarding-winning teachers and more than 2500 equivalent full-time student enrolments each year.

Our Mission

Create an innovative and inclusive academic environment building on a strong legacy of world-class excellence and lay the foundation for new generations of biomedical researchers to create new knowledge and lead the revolution in biomedicine, and realise their dream of advancing human health locally and globally.

Our Vision
- Promote collegiality and an inclusive academic environment through the engagement of partners, institutes, hospitals, industries, government and the community at large.
- Cultivate the highest level of excellence in research and education.
- Attract and develop a diverse and talented academic workforce.
- Lead the revolution in biomedicine and translate research outcomes into life transforming healthcare.
- Strengthen our intellectual and technological environment through interdisciplinary interactions, integration of resources and creative thinking.
- Seize all opportunities to create the conditions for sustainability.
- Observe the highest standards of ethics and integrity.

**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

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