- Full time, fixed term until February 2025
- Exciting opportunity to be a research assistant in laboratories exploring Bioengineering and Primary cell culturing
- Base Salary from $83,384 + 17% superannuation
About the opportunity
The School of Medical Sciences is recognised as one of the leading centres for medical science education in the world. With over 100 years of excellence in education, we are proud to be training the next generation of medical scientists who will be leading members of the medical research community with an innovative integrated curriculum. Our team of researchers lead key internationally competitive research from molecules to medicines, from patient to policy across a range of therapeutic areas.
As a Research assistant, you will be working at the Multidimensional Research Group, at Medical Foundation Building for the School of Medical Sciences with senior Academic staff who all share a passion for the research that is being under taken. You will involved in the day-to-day running of the Neural Imaging and Neural Structure and Function laboratories that specialize in exploring the brain regions responsible for acute and chronic pain
Your key responsibilities will be to:
- support the design of research work being undertaken
- conduct data analysis, prepare reporting and presentations and carry out literature searches
- maintain research laboratory, oversee operations and student activity in the work area
- oversee daily operations of the research laboratory, providing technical support for affiliated researchers and postgraduate research students
- assist the development and submission of research publications for the work area
- undertake ad-hoc projects and other activities.
About you
- experience in a research-intensive environment
- bachelor degree in a relevant field
- working knowledge of software programs such as Concur, UniBuy, Records Management, and Content Management Systems
- experience in carrying out literacy searches and preparing literary reviews for further analysis
- experience working in a research laboratory, and expertise in one or more of the laboratory- based research methods to be employed: tissue dissection, cell and tissue culture, RNA isolation and qPCR, Western blotting
- you will be an excellent communicator both oral and written
- tertiary qualifications in a relevant field
- ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus.
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.
Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position.
Pre-employment checks
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.
EEO statement
At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People , women , people living with a disability , people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds , and those who identify as LGBTIQ . We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
How to apply
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