Research Technician

**Job no**: 0059092
**Location**:Parkville
**Role type**:Full-time - Fixed-term for 2 years
**Faculty**:Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
**Department/School**:Department of Anatomy and Physiology
**Salary**: UOM 5 - $76,886 - $88,312 p.a. plus 17% super

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**About - The Department of Anatomy and Physiology**
In January 2021, a consolidation occurred within the School of Biomedical Sciences that amalgamated the former Departments of Anatomy and Neuroscience and Physiology into the Department of Anatomy and Physiology. The three previous departments had long and proud histories and have now come together to produce one department with a remarkable breadth and depth in research expertise, whilst retaining our teaching programs that are widely recognised for our innovation in teaching, both through the development of online resources and in the use of active learning approaches in face-to-face teaching.

The Department of Anatomy and Physiology’s key research themes are neuroscience, metabolism and diabetes, muscle and cell biology. The goal of the combined department is to remain at the forefront of scientific research aimed at understanding the structure and function of the human body in health and disease, employing novel and imaginative research methods.

**About the Role**
The Research Technician will be part of a team leading an exciting research program focused on the underlying neurocircuitry that contributes to sensory processing and behaviour. The primary purpose of the position is the maintenance of the laboratory’s zebrafish colony. This will include breeding, genotyping, replenishing established lines, subcloning, record keeping, and providing general laboratory and technical assistance to other Scott lab members, as required.

The lab (led by Professor Ethan Scott) uses a very broad experimental platform, ranging from optical physics to mathematics, to discover and describe brain function and behaviour. This work hinges on brain-wide cellular-resolution calcium imaging in the zebrafish model system, complemented by anatomical descriptions, targeted optogenetic manipulations, mathematical modelling, and behavioural analysis.

Responsibilities include:

- General animal handling and breeding of zebrafish.
- High standard of record keeping and maintain of accurate and detailed records of all experiments conducted.
- Provide research support for research scientists and students in the laboratory by undertaking experimental and technical activities as requested.
- Contribute to the day-to-day organisation of the laboratory including ordering reagents, maintenance of equipment and maintaining stocks of reagents.

**About You**
To be successful in this role you will be self-motivated, with strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritise workloads to ensure that tasks are met with a high degree of accuracy and consistency. You will bring a high level of interpersonal and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to communicate and liaise professionally with a range of stakeholders at all levels.

You will also have:

- A relevant BSc (Hons) or equivalent in Biology, Neuroscience, or a related field and or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
- Experience in collection, analysis, and reporting of research data.
- To ensure the University continues to provide a safe environment for everyone, this position requires the incumbent to hold a current and valid Working with Children Check._

**About the University**
The University of Melbourne is consistently ranked amongst the leading universities in the world. We are proud of our people, our commitment to research and teaching excellence, and our global engagement.

**Benefits of Working with Us**
In addition to having the opportunity to grow and be challenged, and to be part of a vibrant campus life, our people enjoy a range of rewarding benefits:

- Flexible working arrangements, generous personal, parental and cultural leave
- Competitive remuneration, 17% super, salary packaging and leave loading
- Free and subsidised health and wellbeing services, and access to fitness and cultural clubs
- Discounts on a wide range of products and services including Myki cards and Qantas Club
- Career development opportunities and 25% off graduate courses for staff and their immediate families

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