Research Assistant

5 days ago

Canberra, Australia Australian National University Full time

**Classification**: ANU Officer 4 (Research)
**Salary package**:$73,650 - $79,682 per annum plus 17% superannuation
**Terms**: Full-time, Continuing (Contingent Funded), (part-time may be considered)
This position is continuing (contingent funded). The funding that supports this project is up to 36 months.

**Working at ANU**
This is an opportunity to work with a world class University that undertakes cutting edge research and has a strong tradition in research-led teaching excellence.

We offer:

- Flexible working arrangements including hybrid arrangements working both on our beautiful, green campus and working remotely,
- Generous paid parental leave entitlements of up to 32 weeks. We are one of the leading employers in Australia for parental leave entitlements,
- Designated parent rooms, quiet spaces and childcare facilities on campus,
- Career support, training, mentoring & upskilling opportunities.

For more information on a range of lifestyle, financial and non-financial rewards and programs,

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**A Diverse and Inclusive Team**
ANU is introducing measures to support the recruitment, inclusion and retention of employees with disability. To find out more,

**The Position**
ANU Research School of Biology is seek a Research Assistant to work in a friendly, motivated team providing bioengineering solutions to solve global challenges.

This is a key role for a Research Assistant to support project investigators in developing and testing biotechnologies to convert waste into resources. Responsibilities include maintaining consumable stocks, conducting routine assays, coordinating equipment schedules, assisting with lab management, and scheduling meetings with project partners.

**The Person**
We are looking for a strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills and the capacity to quickly develop productive, professional relationships with colleagues and clients. Highly developed organisational skills and effective self-management are key. We are looking for someone with molecular biology expertise and experience supporting biological engineering research initiatives.

Learn more about the ground-breaking research and work class facilities of the Research School of Biology here.

**To Apply**
To be considered for this position, please upload the following documents:

- A current curriculum vitae (CV), and
- No more than a two page summary addressing your suitability against the selection criteria.
- 30 minute interview using behavioural interview questions

For examples of common reasonable adjustments

**The successful applicant must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.

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