Research Officer or Experienced Research Assistant
2 weeks ago
The Opportunity
COVID19 has killed at least six million people in two years and shows little evidence of abating. To end the pandemic, we need to develop ‘universal’ vaccines generating protective antibodies that prevent infection and viral transmission and are resistant to not just current but also future variants.
We have secured a funding to further develop our promising early-phase universal Covid vaccine. We are looking for a talented post-doctoral graduate or research assistant with 5+ years’ experience in immunology to spearhead this highly impactful project.
This rewarding project lies at the interface between industry and academia, with the joint goals of impacting patient care and academic contribution to the field. The role exemplifies highly translational therapeutic research.
Snap-shot of benefits
- Annual Base Salary of up to $90,253 + 14 % super (depending on experience) (+14% super).
- Generous salary packaging (max. $15,900 general expenses + $2,650 meals/accom)
- Initially 2-yr fixed term, full time position, with scope for merit-based extension
- Ample opportunities for on-going training and development
- Stimulating, diverse and internationally collaborative research environment
- Flexible work arrangements e.g. location, start / finish times etc
- 18 weeks paid parental leave for both parents including paid superannuation
- Additional leave types including cultural, conference, community service and study leave
- Discounted Health Insurance
- Lifestyle discounts with our community partners
Key Responsibilities
- Planning and operation of pre-clinical vaccination studies in mouse models
- Perform flow cytometry analysis of mouse mononuclear cells and cell culture experiments
- Interpretation of experimental findings
- Multi-omic single-cell sorting and sequencing
- Pseudo-neutralisation and virology assays in PC2 environments
- Supervision of junior lab personnel
- Regularly attendance and engagement in meetings with the Immunogenomics Laboratory and wider Research Division.
About You
In order to be successful in this position, the following key skills and attributes are important:
- Possess a BSc or MSc or equivalent and either a PhD or 4+ years of experimental experience in immunology
- Ability to analyse and solve problems in a methodical and logical manner.
- An interest in gaining relevant research experience
- Excellent communication and time management skills and willingness to work as part of a team
ABOUT GARVAN
The Garvan Institute of Medical Research is a Medical Research Institute (MRI) in Sydney, affiliated with the University of NSW, delivering scientific and clinical impact on a global basis and in partnership with organisations that share our vision. We are proud to be one of Australia’s largest and most highly regarded MRI’s.
Our vision is global leadership in discoveries to impact and our enduring purpose is to impact human health.
We seek to see our world-class discovery research achieve life-changing impacts, not only for individual patients with rare diseases, but for the many thousands affected by complex, common disease.
- Garvan promotes a diverse workplace and is committed to the principles of equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging._
Eligibility
How to Apply
**Salary**: Up to $90,253.00 per year
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