Research Assistant, Therapeutics Discovery and

**Research Assistant, Therapeutics Discovery and Vascular Function Group Obstetrics and Gynaecology**:
**Position Number**: 0058620
**Location**:Parkville
**Role type**:Full-time; Fixed-term for 12 months
**Faculty**:Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
**Department/School**:Department of Obstetrics, Gynaecology, and Newborn Health, Melbourne Medical School
**Salary**:Academic Level A - $83,468 - $113,262 p.a. plus 17% super
- Conduct research in therapeutic discovery and vascular function for obstetric diseases, contributing to the development of new treatments and diagnostics for pregnancy complications such as preeclampsia and preterm birth.
- Join a leading research team at the Mercy Hospital for Women, offering the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects with potential industry collaborations, while contributing to impactful advancements in maternal and foetal health.
- Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families

**About the Role**
This research scientist position, based at the Mercy Hospital for Women within the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, focuses on therapeutic discovery and vascular function research in obstetric diseases.

The role supports innovative studies aimed at developing new treatments and diagnostics for pregnancy complications, such as preeclampsia and fetal growth restriction.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Conduct experiments using animal models of pregnancy, perform molecular techniques, analyse data, and manage tissue preparation and staining, while ensuring accurate record-keeping and compliance with safety protocols.
- Promote University values, participate in community and professional activities, and uphold high standards of ethics, integrity, and safety.

**Who We Are Looking For**
You will have strong research experience in human biology and extensive experience working with small rodent models, demonstrating a high level of motivation and the capacity to work flexibly across multiple tasks.

You will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration, a commitment to producing high-quality research, and strong organisational abilities to manage concurrent tasks accurately and efficiently.

You will also have:

- Bachelor’s degree (Honours or Masters) in a relevant area of medical or biological science.
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience and sound knowledge of human biology.
- Extensive experience with small rodent models.
- Experience in the standard techniques of molecular and cell biology.

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.

**Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position**. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

**Your New Team - Department of Obstetrics, Gynaecology, and Newborn Health**
The University Department of Obstetrics, Gynaecology, and Newborn Health plays a vital role in teaching MD medical students, with approximately 350 students spending 6 weeks each year in the department. The department's vision is to be a globally recognised centre of excellence in academic Obstetrics, Gynaecology, and Neonatal Paediatrics, with a mission to provide high-quality academic services in clinical, educational, and research activities, primarily in its major centres, the Royal Women's Hospital and the Mercy Hospital for Women. The department has a strong research focus in areas such as maternal foetal medicine, neonatal paediatrics, women's health, infectious diseases, gynaecological oncology, and reproductive biology.

**What We Offer You**
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits page

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