Research Associate

Based in the Future Industries Institute at the Mawson Lakes campus
- Part-time (0.4 FTE), fixed term contract until 31 December 2025
- Commencement Salary: $96,929 (pro rata) per annum (plus 17% superannuation)

**About the Role**

You will contribute to the research efforts of the Future Industries Institute, and in particular will undertake research on the project titled “Ferromagnetic nanoparticles for targeted hyperthermia treatment of glioblastoma” via a Collaboration Agreement between the University of Newcastle and the University of South Australia.

You will work to achieve project grant outcomes and will have experience in cell culture and assays related to cytotoxicity (especially DNA damage) in a nanomedicine context.

**About UniSA Future Industries Institute**

Part of UniSA STEM, the Future Industries Institute brings together world-class strength in high-tech manufacturing, nanomedicine, minerals and resource engineering plus environmental science, with the end goal of building economic growth through innovative partnerships and translational research. The Institute builds on the significant capability, infrastructure and reputation of the University’s existing research strengths and substantial research infrastructure and supports state and national research priorities.

**About UniSA**

The University of South Australia is Australia’s University of Enterprise. Our culture of innovation is anchored around global and national links to academic, research and industry partners. Our graduates are the new urban professionals, global citizens at ease with the world and ready to create and respond to change. Our research is inventive and adventurous and we create new knowledge that is central to global economic and social prosperity.

**Essential Skills and Experience**
- A postgraduate qualification in an appropriate Science or Engineering area relevant to the research area
- Evidence of high quality research output commensurate with the length of research career, which is published and presented in appropriate forums
- Excellent written and oral communication skills demonstrated through written work such as research reports, research publications and educational materials, and through effective liaison with external partners, colleagues and students
- Ability to plan and execute testing and research with stakeholders
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a research team

**Benefits**

Getting a great job working with the best is just the start. UniSA rewards its staff with a wide variety of benefits such as:

- Access to great personal development opportunities
- Generous superannuation contributions of 17%
- Flexible working conditions
- Employee assistance and development programs
- A range of salary packaging options, including vehicle leasing, laptops and car parking fees
- Corporate health insurance
- Staff study support
- Various on-site services available at our campuses which may include on-site gym membership
- A variety of leave arrangements

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**Start Your Unstoppable Career**

**Applications close: 11:30pm Monday 4 November 2024**
- Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment._

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