Research Assistant
6 days ago
Research Assistant (Immunology)
- Employment Type: Full - time (35 hours a week)
- Duration: 1-year Fixed term contract
- Remuneration: $85K - $96K base (+17% super 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. School of Biomedical Sciences
Why this role matters
Play a key role within Immunogenomics and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory within the School of Biomedical Sciences in providing practical research and administrative support for project teams and key stakeholders. The purpose of this role is to assist with the conduct of a research project Immunogenomics of autoimmune diseases which will involve developing, implementing and testing human samples using molecular and cellular assays, and liaising with the investigators.
Key skills required:
- A university degree in a relevant discipline or an equivalent level of knowledge gained through any other combination of education, training or experience.
- Demonstrated experience in experimental laboratory protocol, including cell culture, transfection, immune assays.
- Demonstrated experience in molecular biology techniques, with desirable experience in single cell molecular biology, including PCR, CRISPR/CAS9, single cell library preparation.
- Desirable work experience with immune cells, including cell culture, protein quantification, functional assays.
Full details can be found in the position description.
UNSW Benefits and Culture:
UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to a plethora of UNSW-perks including:
- 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:
Please click on Apply now to apply online. Applications should not be sent to the contact listed below. Please provide a resume and a cover letter briefly addressing the criteria listed in the position descriptions.
A copy of the Position Descriptions can be found on JOBS@UNSW.
Contact:
Prof Fabio Luciani E: luciani@unsw.edu.au
Applications close: 14th July 2024, before 11.30pm AEST
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.
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