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Research Officer
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The Garvan Institute of Medical Research brings together world leading researchers and clinicians, collaborating locally and globally, to improve human health. Our mission is to harness all the information encoded in our genome to better diagnose, treat, predict and prevent disease. From the individual patient with rare disease, to the many thousands affected by complex, widespread illness, we are pioneering discoveries across diseases that have the deepest impact on our community.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Research Officer, Level 1 to 3, is accountable for conducting independent experiments within their Research Platform in a collaborative framework with their supervisor. In principle, an RO conducts research work under guidance from a more senior scientist and they would be demonstrating increasing independence as they progress from RO1 to RO3. This is a 2 year maximum term contract.
SNAPSHOT OF BENEFITS- Generous salary packaging to save you income tax on your wages thereby boosting your monthly take home pay (max. $15,900 general expenses + $2,650 meals/accom)- Ample opportunities for on-going training and development- Stimulating, diverse and highly international research environment- Flexible work arrangements e.g. start / finish times- 18 weeks paid parental leave for both parents including paid superannuation- A range of additional leave types to meet your personal needs including cultural leave, conference leave, community service and study leave- Discounted Health Insurance- Lifestyle discounts with our community partners
WHAT YOU WILL DO
RESEARCH OFFICER - LEVEL 1
Performs under guidance
An RO1 would conduct original research under limited supervision, and be required to make contributions in more than one of the following areas:
- Completion of research projects in an efficient and timely manner, with outcomes published under joint authorship in peer-reviewed journals- Contribution to team and Garvan research projects- Presentation of original research at national/ international scientific conferences, and as invited to seminars locally and/or nationally- Co-supervision and mentoring of students and junior research staff- Provision of supervisory assistance in preparation of research grant proposals, including contribution of data- Contribution to improvements in techniques, quantitative methods and quality control
RESEARCH OFFICER - LEVEL 2
Performs under less guidance
An RO2 would normally have worked for at least one year as an RO1 (or equivalent), and meet many of the above criteria for RO1 at an increased level of performance. _In addition_, an RO2 would make contributions to some of the following areas:
- Demonstrated participation in administrative duties of the research group, e.g. oversight of day-to-day lab activities- Played an increasing role in the development of research projects and collaborations- Participated in Garvan’s organisation and management, via committee membership involvement in training and mentoring, journal clubs etc.- Participated in professional activities as a member of scientific societies- Participated in communication of science to the public, via public seminars and media interviews
RESEARCH OFFICER - LEVEL 3
Performs with limited guidance
An RO3 would normally have worked for at least one year at RO2 (or equivalent), and meet most of the above criteria for RO2 at an increased level of performance. _In addition_, an RO3 would make contributions to some of the following areas:
- Played a significant role in the development of research projects and collaborations- Demonstrated prudential management of grant funds received-
- Been involved in the recruitment of research assistants and students
ABOUT YOU- PhD or MD in a relevant area- 2 years relevant experience- Extensive experience with computational programming languages- Experience with machine learning and cancer genomics- Strong problem solving, statistical and analytical skills- Have a strong commitment to continuous delivery of high quality work- Have excellent communication skills for written reports and oral presentations- Demonstrate a capacity to work collaboratively with researchers across laboratories- Be well organised and a good time manager with sound administrative abilities
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