Senior Research Officer – Centre For Heart Health

THE HEART RESEARCH INSTITUTE is a centre of excellence in cardiovascular medical research affiliated with the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and the University of Sydney located in Newtown, Sydney. Our research is to understand the origins and mechanisms of cardiovascular diseases, including atherosclerosis and heart failure, and the contributions of diabetes and thrombosis. 

THE CHARLES PERKINS CENTRE is facilitating world-class research; the translation of knowledge into practical solutions; the development of innovative, cross-disciplinary teaching programs to inspire the next generation of researchers; and forging new research partnerships within and beyond the University to enable the centre to deliver unique insights and results. This ambitious mission is underpinned by two key components:

• An academic program that covers research and teaching
• A state-of-the-art world-class building

The partnership between The Heart Research Institute and the Charles Perkins Centre brings together our best minds from across the academic spectrum through cross-disciplinary collaboration to develop innovative approaches to alleviating the burden of cardiovascular disease. For more information, visit The Heart Research Institute at http://www.hri.org.au and the Charles Perkins Centre at http://sydney.edu.au/perkins/

Interested applicants will be joining a dynamic research program in the new Centre for Heart Health Research Group of HRI, headed by Professor Julie McMullen (Research Scientist, HRI) involving collaborative research with local and international research groups. 

Senior Research Officers (SRO) play a major role in producing nationally competitive peer-reviewed grant applications, develop their own projects and submit their own grant applications. In addition, SRO’s assist the Group Leader with preparing and submitting manuscripts describing research to which they have contributed or helped supervise. You will also have high-level problem-solving skills and the ability to function productively, efficiently, and autonomously.

The initial appointment is for two years with the possibility of renewal. There is likely to be some interstate travel to Melbourne for training purposes involved in the role.

What we offer:

• An opportunity to be part of a leading clinical research team investigating health outcomes in congenital heart disease
• Outstanding opportunity to work in a world-class research and education precinct
• A supportive network and ongoing training opportunities
• Rewarding work – making a difference everyday to those living with cardiovascular disease

To view all of the benefits of working at HRI, please view our Benefits page: https://www.hri.org.au/join-us/benefits

Essential criteria – you will have:

• A PhD degree in a relevant area of medical science
• 3-5 Years or more experience in a similar role
• Experience in performing biochemical and molecular assays e.g. qPCR, Western blotting
• Experience in cell biology, animal models and animal handling
• Experience with statistical analysis
• A strong interest and commitment in translational research and producing good quality publications
• High levels of motivation and the capacity for independent work
• Good interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
• A reasonable number of publications (5 - 10) as first author
• Significant contribution and experience with grant applications
• Significant experience in supervising students 
• Demonstrate an ability to meet deadlines without compromising close attention to detail and accuracy.

Desirable criteria – you will have:

• Experience in models of cardiac disease and assessment of heart function in mice (e.g. Langendorff, echocardiography)
• Surgical techniques in mice
• Experience with omics techniques (transcriptomics, proteomics, lipidomics)
• Confocal microscopy experience
• Experience with gene therapy techniques, drug delivery 

Enquiries: Please forward any enquires to the HR team: *******@hri.org.au

How to apply: 

Your application should include:

• A cover letter addressing the essential and desirable criteria and addressed to Julie McMullen
• A current resume
• The names and full contact details of three professional referees (including email addresses)

Eligibility:

To apply for this position, you must have an appropriate Australian or New Zealand work rights, however HRI would consider sponsorship for the right candidate. 

For more information about The Heart Research Institute, please visit our website www.hri.org.au.

The Heart Research Institute supports Equal Employment Opportunity. 

We value diversity and encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disability, LGBTQI individuals and applicants of diverse cultures and ages. 

We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of our employees and affiliates, and our community. Whoever you are, you are welcome at HRI.

If you have a disability and need support to submit your application, please email *******@hri.org.au 

This is a Category A position according to the NSW Health Policy - Occupational Assessment, Screening Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases. The successful applicant will be required to provide evidence of protection against the infectious diseases specified, at their own cost, prior to appointment.