Research Assistant, Molecular Plant Pathology

Job no: 0060594
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Fixed-term for 12 months
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Department/School: School of BioSciences
Salary: UOM 4 – $73,943 to $78,476 p.a (pro rata for part-time) plus 17% super

• You will provide research support in the area of molecular plant pathology.
• Science at Melbourne is a global leader across fundamental and impactful scientific research and education. 
• Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families!

About the Role
This role will provide research support in the area of molecular plant pathology. The Mycology Laboratory explores the basis behind disease-causing fungi, operating under biocontainment level 2 conditions. The lab also interacts closely with researchers at Grains Innovation Park in Horsham, and collaborates nationally and internationally.

Your responsibilities will include:

• You are expected to significantly contribute towards the research effort of the team and to develop your research expertise with an increasing degree of autonomy.
• Conduct high quality data collection and contribute to the reporting required to meet the project milestones and reporting schedule.
• Participate in analysing data for publications to a high academic standard in accordance with the research expectations of the University of Melbourne.
• Conduct experiments and record results in a timely fashion according to standard laboratory techniques.

Who We Are Looking For
Your excellent ability to work co-operatively and positively in a multi-disciplinary research-based team environment and liaise with people from diverse backgrounds along with your demonstrated exceptional organisational skills to meet deadlines and bring projects to a timely completion will be a great assist to you as you are developing, administering and completing research projects with ease.

You will also have:

• Bachelor of Science or a tertiary qualification in Biology with subsequent relevant experience in molecular biology.
• Demonstrated experience in microbiology of plant pathogens and/or genetic techniques.
• Demonstrated capacity to conduct experiments.
• Experience in general laboratory management.

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

Your New Team – School of BioSciences
This position presents an opportunity to join The University of Melbourne’s School of BioSciences. BioSciences houses 60 continuing academic staff, and more than 150 academic staff overall (including postdocs, and other research contingent staff) all working on the world’s top biological challenges – from climate change, biosecurity and pollution to reproductive health and food production. Collectively members of our School lead more than 240 research projects in the general areas of ecology, evolution, zoology, marine biology, genetics, plant science, genomics, biosecurity, biological pollution, reproductive biology and data science. 

What We Offer You!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits  page!

About the University of Melbourne
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We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments with the recruitment process, please contact the email address listed at the bottom of the page.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
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For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring

Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents: 

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience as they relate to the selection criteria

^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact us via email at [email protected] , ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.

If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.

Applications close: 3 JANUARY 2024 11:55 PM Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT)

Position Description: 0060594_Research Assistant in Molecular Plant Pathology_PD.pdf

Position Description