About The Team

The Personalised Medicine Centre (formally the Centre for Molecular Medicine and Innovative Therapeutics) and headed by the Director forms part of Murdoch University's commitment to excellence in health and medical research. The Centre brings together researchers and clinicians from across the university and Perron Institute to apply the tools of personalised medicine to the treatment and diagnosis of an increasing range of diseases.

Your New Role!

The Research Officer is expected to carry out activities to develop scholarly research and professional expertise relevant to the discipline and make contributions to the research effort of the Centre. You will focus primarily on nucleic acid drug development and the evaluation of the efficacies in cultured cells (in vitro) and animal models (in vivo). This role will require significant expertise in the use of induced pluripotent stems cells in drug screening to meet the requirements of specific research studies.

Your key responsibilities will include -

• Assisting the Project Lead in the design and conduct of experiments using induced pluripotent stems cells and/or differentiated cells in drug screening.
• Design and conduct experiments using tissue culture, molecular biology, and immunochemistry.
• Develop antisense therapeutics for rare and inherited diseases.
• Perform research into the manipulation of transcript splicing to modify gene expression for the desired outcomes, using antisense oligomer-based techniques and apply for normal and patients' cells in vitro and in vivo animal models.

Please refer to the Position Description for further details.

What We Offer You!

This Fixed Term (1 year) | Full Time (37.5 hours per week) position attracts a remuneration of $87,000 - $105,000 plus 17% employer superannuation contributions.

You'll join a dynamic and talented team where diversity and innovation thrive. Our Bronze- tier status in the Australian Workplace Equality Index reflects our commitment to LGBTIQA+ inclusion, equity and creating a safe, welcoming environment for all. We strive to be the university of choice for First Nations peoples, honouring Indigenous knowledge. Sustainability is central to our community and guided by clear, confident leadership, we are working toward an ambitious future with goals of net zero emissions and zero waste by 2030.

As well as the flexibility to maintain a work life balance, our staff enjoy a vibrant, natural campus with world-class facilities, along with a variety of benefits, including:

• Periodic salary increases between 1 July 2025 to 1 July 2026 totalling a 6% increase!
• Flexible work arrangements
• Cultural Load and allowance - providing up to $8,944 per year to First Nations employees who are contributing cultural knowledge and perspectives beyond the scope of their role
• Indigenous Language Allowance
• Salary packaging options - such as purchasing leave, gym membership, car parking permit
• Employee Assistance Program
• On-campus services and facilities, such as a Childcare Centre, Gym, Vet Hospital, and Chiropractic Clinic

For further information, check out our benefits and services page!

Join us!

Please apply online via the Apply Now button, along with submitting the following documents to support your application -

• A cover letter that includes a statement addressing the selection criteria noted below to allow us to assess your suitability for this role.
• Your most recent resume (CV)

Selection Criteria:

• Completion of a degree with Honours or postgraduate qualification and/or with subsequent combination of relevant work experience.
• Experience in the use of induced pluripotent stems cells and cellular differentiation processes.
• Experience in working under broad direction, exercise initiative in undertaking responsibilities and work effectively as a team member.
• Ability to engage in high quality research funding, either independently or as part of a research team.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute intellectually to research collaborations, publications, project designs and grant writing.
• Ability and commitment to successfully assist with the supervision of honours, postgraduate and HDR students in new techniques and laboratory procedures.

Applicants should refer to the Position Description for further details on the work requirements, duties, skills and experience required for this role. Applications sent by post or email will not be accepted.

Please note visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.

Please see the Applicant Guide for more information. Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.

Contact Us

For enquiries about the opportunity on offer please reach out to Prof. Steve Wilton, Foundation Chair in Molecular Therapies at and quote JR103401 as the reference.

Applications Close on 23/03/2025 (11:59pm AWST)

The University reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time.

Murdoch University acknowledges the different perspectives, skills and experience that people from different backgrounds bring to strengthen its workforce. Murdoch University is committed to enhancing diversity in all its forms and strongly encourages suitably qualified candidates from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people with disability, people of CaLD background and people of diverse genders to apply for this important position.