Research Assistant, School of Medical Sciences

• 0.5 FTE Part time, fixed term until April 2025
• Opportunity to gain experience in in basic and translation cardiovascular biology
• Base Salary $72,234 + 17% superannuation - Pro rata

About the opportunity

The School of Medical Sciences has seven multidisciplinary research themes that reflect the strength, diversity and depth of our research. Our research themes include Biomedical Informatics and Digital Health, Chronic Diseases, Molecular Biomedicine, Infection, Immunity and Inflammation, Musculoskeletal Science, Neuroscience, and Education and Innovation.

The unique research strategy of the Charles Perkins Centre brings together the best minds from around the globe, fostering unusual collaborations and producing world-changing research. We're finding solutions that will inform and reform the health of the world. Our unique approach to diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular disease research is empowering individuals to lead healthier lives. Learn more about our research strategy and the current research taking place here.

The Research Assistant will provides technical and operational support to the Chief Investigator and the team to support the research activity. This includes preparing relevant materials in collaboration with team members, performing fundamental aspects of research work, and facilitating the efficient operation of the research laboratory by providing essential technical and operational support.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to kick start their research career and gain experience in basic and translation cardiovascular biology at the Cardiac Research Laboratory.

Your key responsibilities will be to

• assist with human tissue handling and processing as part of the Biobanking program
• participate in standard lab work, including DNA /RNA/protein extractions
• undertake microscopy (immunohistochemistry and immunofluorescence)
• provide technical and operational research support to the greater research team
• provide research administrative support researchers and laboratory staff

About you

• has completed or working towards the completion of an Honours or Masters Degree
• has laboratory experience and demonstrated understanding of laboratory protocols as above
• experience in handling and processing human tissue is desirable
• previous work experience in university research, public health and or areas of cardiovascular research is highly desirable
• has excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• has a working understanding of relevant aspects of the Work Health and Safety Policy and relevant legislation, including Safe Laboratory Practices.

Closes 11:59pm Sunday 1 May 2022

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Sponsorship / work rights forAustralia

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

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How to apply

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