Research Assistant
Hudson Institute of Medical Research
Posted 4 days ago
Research Assistant
An exciting opportunity is currently available for a Research Assistant to join the Centre for Innate Immunity and Infectious Diseases at Hudson Institute of Medical Research, Australia's leading Medical Research Institute:
The position would appeal to recent graduate, potentially with an honours degree and strong background in immunology, cytokine and cell biology. Projects may investigate how the inflammasome contributes to controlling chronic inflammatory diseases, the molecular mechanisms driving neuroinflammation, and other ways the innate immune system contributes to disease.
Typical activities for this role include:
· Cellular models of neuroinflammation (eg. Immortalised cell lines, iPSC, patient cells)
· Biochemical analysis of inflammation (eg. Western, ELISA, FACS, CRISPR, QPCR)
· Develop & maintain procedures, protocols, systems and/or equipment
· Provide specialised technical services
· Prepare reports and documents
· Assist students with laboratory requirements
· Operate specialized equipment and/or software
· Undertake research & project work
The role will suit someone who:
· Degree qualification with significant relevant work experience; or substantial experience and expertise in a similar role
· Can perform specialised tasks which require specific knowledge and proficiency in the work area’s rules, regulations, processes and techniques
· Can adapt procedures and techniques in consultation with others to achieve objectives
· Can prepare technical reports and data to a level appropriate for presentation/publication
· Will contribute intellectual input into the technical aspects of the Institute’s research activities
EMPLOYMENT TERMS
This position is a fixed term contract role in a full time capacity. Salary is based on Research Support Group RSS Y. Superannuation of 12% and very attractive salary packaging options are available.
How to apply?
A position description is available on our careers page https://www.hudson.org.au/careers/.
If you feel this role is right fit for you, please apply with your resume and cover letter outlining your interest and experience. If you think you meet some of the requirement but not all, we still want to hear from you!
Applications will close on the 7th of July. Applications will be reviewed as they come through and only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.
About us
We are a global bioscience medical research leader, Hudson Institute advances healthcare through ground-breaking, collaborative medical research discoveries and their translation into real-world impact. Our research programs deliver in five areas of medical need: Inflammation, Cancer, Reproductive health, Newborn health and Hormones and health. Hudson is a community of researchers, students and professional service staff who work towards achieving discoveries that improve human health. We are driven by our values such as Excellence, Innovation, Partnerships, and Community. We are committed to making a positive difference to the lives of people in Australia and around the world.
We offer:
· A proud Certified Family Friendly Workplace!
· Flexible working Arrangements
· Paid parental leave
· Onsite Childcare facilities
· Onsite Gym with personal trainers
· Generous salary packaging with significant tax benefits
· Opportunities for Career and Professional Development
· Free Employee Assistance program
· Hudson social club with institute events all year!
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
Hudson is committed to empowering our people and harnessing their diversity to build inclusive and equitable work environment. We actively encourage applications from, people with a disability, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people and people with diverse genders and sexualities. We are committed to creating a culturally safe workplace and offering career development and leadership opportunities to First Nations staff and students. We strongly encourage any Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.
Should you require support during the recruitment process due to special needs or consideration, please contact:[email protected]
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
About Hudson Institute of Medical Research
The Hudson Institute is a premier Australian discovery and translation medical research institute. By unravelling the biology underlying disease the Institute will
use this information for transformative and innovative solutions to major health problems.
The Hudson Institute has diverse strengths and research excellence encompassing paediatric and perinatal medicine, cancers, infectious and inflammatory
diseases, endocrinology and reproductive health. Progressing our research requires a focused and directed strategy that incorporates thematic and
programmatic excellence across the Institute. The Institute Centres will coordinate their research activity to take advantage of novel approaches and new models
of disease. Enabling technologies will be shared and new platforms developed to meet new research challenges.
As the major research partner at the Monash Health Translation Precinct (MHTP) the Institute will underpin the research agenda of the precinct and drive
research solutions to disease, leading to better health outcomes. Sophisticated cutting edge technologies co-located with clinical and laboratory research
activities in the Translational Research Facility of the MHTP will enable the rapid translation of breakthrough discoveries to clinical care. Clinicians bring
problems they have encountered at the bedside back to the laboratories to find solutions that will enhance patient’s lives. The co-location of the Institute with
Monash Health one of the largest health care organizations in Australia, and our partnership with Monash University, the largest tertiary education and research
organisation in Australia, enables the focus to be on patient needs. The research undertaken by the Hudson Institute will address the major burdens of disease
identified as priorities by the Federal Government and National Health and Medical Research Council and will integrate its research priorities with the themes of
Monash Partners, a NHMRC accredited Advanced Health Research and Translation Centre.
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