Research Officer

4 days ago

Sydney, Australia University of New South Wales Full time

**Job no**: 532928
**Work type**: Part Time
**Location**: Sydney, NSW
**Categories**: Research Administration support, Clinical/Medical Research

**Research Officer**
- **Employment Type**:Part - time (21 hours a week)
- **Duration**:2 years Fixed Term contract
- **Remuneration**: $103,866 base (pro rata), plus 17% superannuation and leave loading
- **Location**:Kensington Sydney

**The School of Biomedical Sciences**

As one of the largest teaching schools at UNSW, the School of Biomedical Sciences is uniquely placed to inspire the next generation of science and medical graduates. It plays a key role in arming future doctors, health practitioners, biomedical scientists and a broader community of health professionals, each of whom will bring a specialised and diverse skill set to the frontiers of medical science.

The school holds strong cross-faculty connections with chemistry, maths, physics and engineering; along with academic staff and key partners whose work is based in the clinical or biotech space, this creates a naturally synergistic and innovative environment.

**Details of the role**

**Some key skills required**:

- A university degree in Science, Biomechanical Engineering or related discipline, or an equivalent level of knowledge gained through a combination of education, training or experience.
- Knowledge of research protocols, experimental design and planning as involved in developing research projects and reporting against milestones.
- Demonstrated experience with techniques used to assess the adaptive immune system, including multiparameter flow cytometry and cell sorting, and single cell multi-omic molecular assay (i.e. 10X genomics).
- Assisting in the conduct of research that contributes to a better understanding of the adaptive immune response, contributing where appropriate.
- Support in the conceptualisation, design, and successful conduct of projects relevant for the exploration of the immune response in animal models, and samples from patient controls.
- Prepare and contribute to the production of technical reports, manuscripts for publication and tenders or grants for external funding.
- Manage the technical aspects of databases, animal monitoring, recording experiments and protocols, and ensuring research integrity in research databases.
- Please refer to the position description for full details._

**UNSW Benefits and Culture**
- 17% Superannuation and leave loading
- Flexible working
- Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
- Access to lifelong learning and career development
- Progressive HR practices

More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here.

**How to apply**:
**Contact**

Frank McHenry, Talent Acquisition Associate

**Applications close**:Monday 30th June before 11.30pm Sydney time

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

Position Description

**Advertised**: 16 Jun 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time
**Applications close**: 30 Jun 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time

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