Research Associate
2 weeks ago
Flexible working options considered.
- 26 weeks paid parental leave after one year and 36 weeks after five years continuous service, regardless of gender.
- 4 weeks annual leave with the option to purchase more.
- 13 weeks long service leave after seven/ten years.
- Salary packaging options.
- 17% superannuation, with the option to reduce to the minimum super guarantee.
- 25% off UWA full fee courses, discounted health insurance, and convenient on-campus childcare options.
- Incremental progression based on 12 months continuous service.
**Job no**: 520803
**Work type**: Full Time
**Location**: Crawley, King Edward Memorial Hospital
**Categories**: Health and Medical Sciences
Medical School
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Full-time appointment on a fixed term basis for 2 years.
- Base salary range: Level A, $83,499 - $112,371 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.
About the area
The Division of Obstetrics and Gynaecology is part of the Medical School at the University of Western Australia and is a multidisciplinary division that spans women’s and infant’s health. With research facilities within the King Edward Memorial Hospital (Subiaco) and the UWA Large Animal Facility (Crawley), the division is excellently placed to conduct world-leading research with translational outcomes.
About the opportunity
- Our goal is to understand, treat and prevent infection across the perinatal period (pregnancy and early life).
- Develop bioengineering pipelines for Group B Streptococcus and their bacteriophages for exploration as future therapies.
- Designing bioengineering protocols, conducting experiments, processing and analysing data, preparing results into reports and writing manuscripts
About you
- A PhD in microbiology, synthetic biology, molecular biology or related-field.
- Advanced technical capability in synthetic biology and/or microbial bioengineering.
- Independently design, plan and conduct laboratory experiments in a time-efficient manner.
How to apply
Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Sunday, 3 August 2025
This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.
About the University
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.
Our commitment to inclusion and diversity
UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.
**Advertised**: 18 Jul 2025 W. Australia Standard Time
**Applications close**:03 Aug 2025**W. Australia Standard Time
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