Research Officer
Job No.: 676210
Location: Clayton campus
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: 12-month fixed-term appointment (2 positions available)
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 molecular microbiology, bacteriology, and genetics? Join the Lyras Laboratory as a Research Officer, where you’ll contribute to groundbreaking infection research in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
As a Research Officer, you will:
- Conduct molecular microbiology, bacteriology, and genetics experiments
- Coordinate animal trials, perform tissue culture and fluorescence microscopy
- Assist in data analysis, literature reviews, and research documentation
- Liaise with international collaborators and schedule research meetings
- Develop procedures for toxin characterization and ensure a safe laboratory environment
- Support lab operations, including research administration and compliance
About You
- A tertiary qualification in a relevant field or equivalent experience
- Expertise in molecular microbiology, bacteriology, and genetics
- Experience with bacterial cultivation, aseptic techniques, PCR, protein analysis, cloning, and immunofluorescence
- Strong organizational and analytical skills, with attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a research team
- Willingness to work with animals (previous experience desirable)
Why Join Us?
- Work on world-class infection research with leading scientists
- Develop cutting-edge laboratory skills in a collaborative setting
- Access Monash’s premier research facilities and international networks
Be part of the future of infection research—apply today!
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: Professor Dena Lyras, email: thelyraslab@gmail.com
Position Description: Research Officer
Applications Close: Sunday 30 March 2025, 11:55pm AEST
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