Research Assistant

1 month ago

Nathan, Australia Griffith University Full time
Job Description

The Griffith Institute for Drug Discovery (GRIDD) is a Griffith University research institute with a focus on early stage and pre-clinical drug discovery. GRIDD’s aim is to utilise its unique resources, dedicated researchers and international partnerships to drive the discovery and development of revolutionary new treatments to improve human health and wellbeing.

The Research Assistant role involves providing substantial support for laboratory-based research under the guidance of project leaders funded by an NHMRC Ideas grant (Andrews and Skinner-Adams). Responsibilities include laboratory research and data analysis, administrative tasks for the grant leaders, as well as supporting research group activities, managing the laboratory, and providing training within the laboratory setting.

As a Research Assistant you’ll take on complex local and global challenges, using your skills and experience to drive meaningful change. Here’s how you’ll make it matter:

  • Conduct laboratory experiments and research for an NHMRC Ideas grant focusing on the mechanism of action of a malaria drug.
  • Assist in research tasks including data generation, collection, storage, preliminary data analysis, and drafting reports and scholarly articles according to research protocols.
  • Perform literature searches and scientific testing; Research Assistants may contribute to designing data collection, scientific tests, and data analysis.
  • Coordinate meetings with researchers and external participants as needed, while also supporting and occasionally leading research group activities, laboratory management, and training.

About you
What matters most is your drive to create a brighter future that benefits all. Through our core principles of excellence, ethics and engagement, you’ll thrive on seeing the direct and lasting impact you’ll have on every community and every future.

You will also have:

  • Bachelor Degree (Grade 1), Bachelors Degree with Honours (Grade 2); or an equivalent combination of qualifications and/or experience.
  • Proficient in lab techniques, data analysis, and report drafting.
  • Strong scientific understanding of malaria parasites and/or mammalian cell culture .
  • Excellent communication, teamwork, leadership, and adaptability skills.
  • Detail-oriented with strong adherence to experimental protocols.
  • Proficient time management skills, and ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a research environment.

Depending on the educational qualifications and professional background of the successful candidate, the successful candidate may be appointed at either Research Assistant Grade 1 or Research Assistant Grade 2.

What we can offer
This is a full time, fixed term (two-year) appointment and will be primarily based at the Griffith University Nathan campus. As Griffith is a multi-campus University you may be required to work across other campus locations.

Griffith University’s campuses are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.

Salary Range
The full time equivalent base salary will be Research Assistant Grade 1 range $72, - $76, per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $84, - $89, per annum.

The full time equivalent base salary will be Research Assistant Grade 2 range $80, - $84, per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $94, - $99, per annum.

  • Research Assistant

    4 weeks ago

    Nathan, Australia Griffith University Full time

    Job Description The Griffith Institute for Drug Discovery (GRIDD) is a Griffith University research institute with a focus on early stage and pre-clinical drug discovery. GRIDD's aim is to utilise its unique resources, dedicated researchers and international partnerships to drive the discovery and development of revolutionary new treatments to improve...

  • Research Assistant

    1 month ago

    Nathan, Australia Griffith University Full time

    Company Description Griffith University is a progressive, values-led university dedicated to learning, leadership, and innovation. This is your chance to help us achieve our vision to transform lives and add to human knowledge and understanding in a way that creates a future that benefits all. Since opening in 1975, Griffith has grown from one campus and...

  • Research Assistant

    1 month ago

    Nathan, Australia Griffith University Full time

    **Company Description** Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.** Griffith was created to be a different type of university. You’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them. **Why?** Griffith...

  • Research Assistant

    4 weeks ago

    Nathan, Australia Griffith University Full time

    Company Description Griffith University is a progressive, values-led university dedicated to learning, leadership, and innovation. This is your chance to help us achieve our vision to transform lives and add to human knowledge and understanding in a way that creates a future that benefits all. The Clem Jones Centre for Neurobiology and Stem Cell Research...

  • Research Assistant, Soil Chemistry

    2 weeks ago

    Nathan, Australia Griffith University Full time

    Job Description The Australian Rivers Institute (ARI) was formed in and is one of Australia's largest university aquatic ecosystem research groups with globally recognised expertise in river, catchment and coastal ecosystems and the interaction with these systems in society.  ARI combines outstanding scholarship with making a significant contribution...

  • Research Fellow in Probiotic Research

    4 weeks ago

    Nathan, Australia Griffith University Full time

    Job Description About the role The Research Fellow will work within the Institute of Biomedicine and Glycomics to support the Marine Bioproduct CRC Grant-funded project entitled "Cultivating Novel Probiotics from Marine Microbial Sources". The project aims to develop and commercialize natural and sustainable probiotic-based animal feed supplements,...

  • Research Assistant, Soil Processing and Analysis

    4 weeks ago

    Nathan, Australia Griffith University Full time

    Job Description The Australian Rivers Institute (ARI) was formed in and is one of Australia's largest university aquatic ecosystem research groups with globally recognised expertise in river, catchment and coastal ecosystems and the interaction with these systems in society. ARI combines outstanding scholarship with making a significant contribution to...

  • Research Assistant, Soil Sampling and Survey

    4 weeks ago

    Nathan, Australia Griffith University Full time

    Job Description The Australian Rivers Institute (ARI) was formed in and is one of Australia's largest university aquatic ecosystem research groups with globally recognised expertise in river, catchment and coastal ecosystems and the interaction with these systems in society. ARI combines outstanding scholarship with making a significant contribution to...

  • Research Fellow in Probiotic Research

    1 month ago

    Nathan, Australia Griffith University Full time

    **Company Description** Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.** Griffith was created to be a different type of university. You’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them. **Why?** Griffith...

  • Research Assistant

    3 weeks ago

    Nathan, Australia Griffith University Full time

    Company Description Griffith University is a progressive, values-led university dedicated to learning, leadership, and innovation. This is your chance to help us achieve our vision to transform lives and add to human knowledge and understanding in a way that creates a future that benefits all. Since opening in 1975, Griffith has grown from one campus and...

  • Research Assistant, Soil Sampling and Survey

    3 weeks ago

    Nathan, Australia Griffith University Full time

    **Company Description** Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.** Griffith was created to be a different type of university. You’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them. **Why?** Griffith...

  • Research Fellow, Wash

    1 month ago

    Nathan, Australia Griffith University Full time

    Company Description The International WaterCentre (IWC) was founded in 2005, with the vision of harnessing the diverse expertise of leading water professionals and academics from Australia and internationally to educate and empower individuals, communities and organisations, to build capacity to respond to water challenges in innovative ways. IWC's main...

  • Research Assistant Grade 2- Gmp Cell Production

    4 weeks ago

    Nathan, Australia Griffith University Full time

    **Company Description** Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.** Griffith was created to be a different type of university. You’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them. **Why?** Griffith...

  • Research Infrastructure Project Officer

    3 weeks ago

    Nathan, Australia Griffith University Full time

    Company Description **Creating a brighter future for all** Griffith University is a progressive, values-led university dedicated to learning, leadership, and innovation. This is your chance to help us achieve our vision to transform lives and add to human knowledge and understanding in a way that creates a future that benefits all. Since opening in 1975,...

  • Research Fellow, Freshwater Ecological and

    3 weeks ago

    Nathan, Australia Griffith University Full time

    **Company Description** Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.** Griffith was created to be a different type of university. You’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them. **Why?** Griffith...

  • Research Fellow in Biogeochemistry

    3 weeks ago

    Nathan, Australia Griffith University Full time

    **Company Description** Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.** Griffith was created to be a different type of university. You’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them. **Why?** Griffith...

  • Research Fellow Grade 1

    3 weeks ago

    Nathan, Australia Griffith University Full time

    **Company Description** **_ Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why._** Griffith was created to be a different type of university. You’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them. **Why?**...

  • Research Fellow in Solid-state Nmr Spectroscopy

    1 month ago

    Nathan, Australia Griffith University Full time

    Company Description **_ Creating a brighter future for all_** Griffith University is a progressive, values-led university dedicated to learning, leadership, and innovation. This is your chance to help us achieve our vision to transform lives and add to human knowledge and understanding in a way that creates a future that benefits all. Since opening in...

  • Program Manager

    4 weeks ago

    Nathan, Australia Griffith University Full time

    Company Description Griffith University is a progressive, values-led university dedicated to learning, leadership, and innovation. This is your chance to help us achieve our vision to transform lives and add to human knowledge and understanding in a way that creates a future that benefits all. Griffith Business School (GBS) strives to prepare graduates for...

  • Manager Scholary Resource Services

    4 weeks ago

    Nathan, Australia Griffith University Full time

    **Company Description** Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.** Griffith was created to be a different type of university. You’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them. **Why?** Griffith...