Research Officer
Job No.: 674906
Location: Clayton campus
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: 12-month fixed-term appointment
Remuneration: $80,603 - $92,585 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
The Opportunity
Are you passionate about cutting-edge biomedical research and eager to make a real impact on children’s health? Join the Jaffré Group as a Research Officer, where you’ll contribute to ground-breaking studies on congenital heart defects and cardiomyopathies in children with rare genetic disorders.
Why Join Us?
- Work with human induced-pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs), genome editing (CRISPR), 3D organoids, and engineered heart tissues
- Contribute to multi-omics research and therapeutic discoveries
- Collaborate with leading scientists in a dynamic and innovative lab environment
- Gain hands-on experience in experimental design, lab procedures, and research publications
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform routine and advanced laboratory experiments supporting research projects
- Collect, analyse, and present research data
- Assist in publications, reports, and presentations
- Maintain lab equipment and ensure compliance with safety protocols
- Work closely with postdoctoral scientists and the Principal Investigator
Who We’re Looking For:
- Bachelor’s degree in Biological Science or relevant experience
- Experience with cell culture, stem cells, or hiPSCs (preferred)
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Passion for scientific discovery and translational research
Join us in our mission to develop new therapies for children with rare genetic disorders. Apply now and be part of our cutting-edge research team!
About Monash University
At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking – a place where great things happen.
We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.
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Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.
To Apply
For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'. Your application must address the Key Selection Criteria.
Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr-recruitment@monash.edu in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.
Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.
Enquiries: Associate Professor Fabrice Jaffré, Group Leader, fabrice.jaffre@monash.edu
Position Description: Research Officer
Applications Close: Sunday 9 March 2025, 11:55pm AEDT
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