Mater Research (MR) has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Research Officer to join our leading Neurodevelopmental Research Group. This is a full-time position being offered as a 2 year fixed-term contract with opportunity for extension.
This position is located at various locations including at the Translational Research Institute (TRI) in Woolloongabba and at Herston. Focusing on a wide range of health and medical research areas, TRI is a joint venture between MR, The University of Queensland Diamantina Institute (UQDI), Queensland University of Technology's Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation (IHBI), and the Princess Alexandra Hospital's Centres for Health Research. TRI brings these research facilities together with the aim to improve and accelerate the translation of medical research into greater patient care.
Salary range: $87,311.00 - $93,724.00 (Research Professional Level 1) plus superannuation plus salary packaging
What you'll be doing
The Research Officer is expected to critically evaluate data and literature, design and perform experiments in the Neurodevelopmental Research Group. The research focus of this group is to investigate the physiological safety and benefit of sulfate supplementation in a preterm animal model.
Some of your key duties will include (but not limited to):
- Participate in the design, execution and control of research studies.
- Coordinate the processing and analysis of data and laboratory tests
- Coordinate the conduct of experimental tests and procedures
- Develop new research methodologies
- Analyse literature relevant to research area
- Assist in the preparation of research papers for publication and presentation
- Organise data for the preparation of proposals for new funding
- Supervision of junior staff and students and contribution to the smooth running of a laboratory
To be considered for this position, you will possess:
- A PhD in a relevant field of Science
- Evidence of skills in research methodology, data analysis and scientific writing
- Experience with using animal models, in vivo imaging and flow cytometry, transcriptomics and bioinformatics
- Demonstrated academic knowledge and experience in the broad area of immunology, cell and molecular biology
- Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication skills
- Experience supervising and mentoring junior staff and students
- Evidence of the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary and international research team
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- Via salary packaging arrangements, allocate some living expenses directly from your pre-taxable income and ultimately increase your take-home pay
- Access to package meal and entertainment expenses via salary packaging
- Access to leading education and professional development via Mater Education
- Flexible working arrangements, including work from home options where suitable
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
- Discounts to local and national business/venues for Dining/Retail/Travel & Accommodation/Other
- Access to on-site, discounted parking
- Discounted food and beverage at various campus cafés and coffee venues
Applications close on Tuesday 28 March 2023.
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Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.
It is now a mandatory requirement of employment at the Mater that you are and remain fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Advertised: 14 Mar 2023 E. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 28 Mar 2023 E. Australia Standard Time