Research Assistant – Systems Immunology Lab
Job No.: 671070
Location: The Alfred Centre
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: 6-month fixed-term appointment
Remuneration: $80,464 - $109,203 pa Level A (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 ready to make an impact in cutting-edge medical research? We’re seeking a Research Assistant to play a key role in establishing a National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)-funded Systems Immunology lab at Monash University.
This lab focuses on the study of immune receptor repertoires to improve kidney transplant outcomes, offering you the opportunity to contribute to vital advancements in medical science.
About the Role:
This is a 6-month position, with the potential for extension, where you’ll support ground-breaking research in immune receptor dynamics. Your responsibilities will include:
- Processing human blood samples, including PBMC isolation, RNA extractions and cell enrichment and staining for flow cytometry
- Keeping accurate records
- Analyzing and interpreting data while assisting in experimental design and execution
- Supporting the development of new experimental protocols and providing general lab support
What You’ll Bring:
- Qualifications: An honors degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent research experience
- Technical Expertise:
- Competency in nucleic acid extractions, flow cytometry, PBMC separation and quantitative RT-PCR
- Experience with RNA-seq, single-cell sequencing, or other NGS techniques
- Research Acumen: Strong analytical skills and a proven track record of peer-reviewed publications
- Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines
- Collaboration & Communication: A team-oriented approach with excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Technical Proficiency: Advanced computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to learn new software
Why Join Us?
This is your chance to contribute to pioneering research in a world-class academic environment. You’ll work closely with leading researchers and gain hands-on experience with innovative technologies while supporting research that has the potential to transform patient outcomes.
Ready to advance your research career? Apply now and be part of a team dedicated to improving lives through science.
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.
Together with our commitment to academic freedom, you will have access to quality research facilities, infrastructure, world-class teaching spaces, and international collaboration opportunities.
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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: Dr Prasanti Kotagiri, Lab Head, prasanti.kotagiri@monash.edu
Position Description: Research Assistant
Applications Close: Sunday 15 December 2024, 11:55pm AEDT
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