Research Officer

**(HE05/6) $76,429 to $99,929 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.**

**Full time, fixed term contract for 12 months with possibility of extension**

**An exciting opportunity has arisen to contribute to ground breaking research at the Adelaide Medical School which is uncovering genetic causes of cerebral palsy.**

The Neurogenetics Research Group is a multidisciplinary research group studying genetic causes and underlying molecular mechanisms of epilepsies, intellectual disabilities, autisms and cerebral palsies. This position works within the theme of cerebral palsy genomics, supporting the activities of the cerebral palsy team, and the broader neurogenetics group as required

Working under general direction, the Research Officer (RO) will play a key role in patient data management and biospecimen handling and cataloguing for the Australian Cerebral Palsy Biobank. They will contribute experimentally to the validation and functional interpretation of genetic variation, as well as providing administrative support for research activities within the cerebral palsy team and the broader Neurogenetics Research Group.

**To be successful you will need**:

- Demonstrated experience in genetic research, or a related area of medical research.
- Experience in laboratory protocols and technical procedures, including nucleic acid and protein extraction, cell and tissue culture, PCR, immunohistochemistry, qPCR, western blotting and quantitative analysis of data, and willingness to learn new techniques.
- Demonstrated high level of organizational, interpersonal skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a part of a team.
- Completion of a relevant degree with some subsequent relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training
- This position requires a valid Working with Children Check

**The path to Adelaide University**

We are on an exciting path to Adelaide University as we prepare to open our doors in January 2026. Adelaide University will combine the strengths of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia, and we are dedicated to creating an accessible and future-focused educational powerhouse that fosters economic and social wellbeing through ground-breaking research and innovative teaching. You can learn more about Adelaide University HERE and more information will be provided throughout the recruitment process.

**Enjoy an outstanding career environment**

We offer a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaborations - offers you a vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-caliber people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.

We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs

**Your faculty's broader role**

The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences contains one of Australia's largest concentrations of leading health researchers, teachers and clinical titleholders. It's comprised of eight schools and a number of specialist disciplines, institutes and centres, variously focused on world-class research, and training the next generation of: medical doctors; surgeons; dentists; nurses; psychiatrists; psychologists; and other health professionals.

Learn more at: health.adelaide.edu.au

**If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.**

Applications close 11:55pm, Wednesday 23 July 2025.

**For further information**

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:
Dr Clare van Eyk
Co-lead, Cerebral Palsy Biobank Research Group, Adelaide Medical School
P: +61 (8) 8313 2455

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