Research Assistant

Job No.: 659982

Location: Parkville campus

Employment Type: Full-time

Duration: 12-month fixed-term appointment

Remuneration: $78,255 - $89,888 pa HEW Level 05 (plus 17% employer superannuation)

• Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
• Join our inclusive, collaborative community
• Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them

At Monash , work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking – a place where great things happen. We make tangible contributions because our purpose  is clear; to deliver positive economic, social and environmental impact in resolving the global challenges of our age.

At the core of achieving this purpose is the diversity  of our staff. We welcome and value everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. When you come to work, you can be yourself, be a change-maker and develop your career in exciting ways. This is why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture  where everyone is supported to succeed.

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The Opportunity

The Drug Discovery Biology team is currently seeking a Research Assistant to join the Cancer Neural Immune Laboratory.

In this position, you will undertake research on an NHMRC-funded project that investigates how the peripheral nervous affects cancer progression and treatment outcome in advanced breast cancer.

To be successful in this role, you will have experience working with cancer cell culture and animal models of cancer, or be able to demonstrate competency in a related area. You will have strong organisational skills and be highly motivated to contribute to the emerging field of cancer neuroscience.

You will have a tertiary qualification in biomedical sciences or a closely related field.

If this sounds like a position that suits your current career focus, we look forward to hearing from you!

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from First Nations people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities and age groups.

Be part of our story. Work with us to #ChangeIt .

Monash avidly supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments more easily .

Your application must address the selection criteria. Please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs '.

Enquiries

Professor Erica Sloan, Group leader, +61 3 990 39707 

Position Description

 Research Assistant

Closing Date

Tuesday 6 February 2024, 11:55pm AEDT

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