Research Assistant, Immunology

• Full-time, Fixed Term position until December 2024

• Salary Academic Level A + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements

• Based at the Bundoora campus, but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University

About the Role
The Research Assistant will undertake research activities in line with the University’s research strategy and the work of the Ageing and Immunotherapies (A&I) Lab.  The A&I Lab’s goal is to understand how ageing alters our immune system and use that information to improve immune-based therapies for older patients. We use animal models, tissue samples from donors and in vitro systems to undertake this work.

It is expected that you will work with an increasing degree of autonomy as skills and experience develop.

Candidates who require flexible working arrangements due to caring or similar requirements and those with non-traditional career pathways are very welcome to apply.

To be successful in this position, you’ll have:

• Strong experience immunological techniques such as leukocyte isolation, cell culture and flow cytometry.

• Strong experience in basic mouse handling (basic handling, one-handed restraint, tissue harvest).

• Strong experience with immunological data analysis, using GraphPad Prism and FlowJo.

• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously whilst displaying a strong commitment to work in a team environment.

Please view position description for further key selection criteria

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.

About the College

The STEM College holds a leading position and expertise in the science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and health (STEM) fields.  We are uniquely positioned to influence and partner with industry, as never before.

STEM College is a community of exceptional STEM researchers, teachers, inventors, designers and game-changers, supported by talented professional staff. We offer higher education programs across all STEM disciplines at the Bachelor, Master and PhD levels, and ensure our students experience an education that is work-aligned and life-changing.

Our diversity and shared values empower our work, and we are proud of the College’s inclusive, caring culture. We offer a safe, dynamic work environment, and support every member of our community of achieve their potential. The College appointed Victoria’s first ever Dean of STEM, Diversity & Inclusion in 2020, and this role drives gender equity, diversity and inclusion strategies across the College.

We are here to positively impact the world and create the next generation of STEM leaders. www.rmit.edu.au/seh

To Apply 

Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link at the top of this page.

For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Jessica Bernardo (Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor) via email [email protected] . 

pd-research-assistant-immunology.pdf (rmit.edu.au)

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Applications Close:
25 Feb 2024 11.59 pm

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