- $93,300 + superannuation + generous salary packaging options
- Full-time, 1-year contract with provision to extend further
- Based in Melbourne
The opportunity
This is a position for Research Officer who will work in the Inflammation and Cardiovascular Disease laboratory and be supervised by Dr Kyaw. The lab has established collaboration works within the Baker Institute as well as academic institutes in Melbourne. The projects are mainly focused on atherosclerosis, hypertension, myocardial infarction and cardiomyopathy and utilises different technology platforms.
Key duties
In this role you will be expected to:
- Perform high quality research in cardiovascular immunology.
- Contribute to preparing manuscripts for publications and other research-related documents as well as preparing grant applications.
- Participate in laboratory meetings, program meetings, staff meetings and seminars.
- Functional and administrative supervision may be exercised over research assistants, graduate students and other assigned research and support personnel.
- Actively seek funding for research duties or activities.
Skills and experience
You will have:
- A PhD in immunology or a related discipline.
- Strong background, knowledge and experience in molecular biology and immunology is essential (cardiovascular immunology is preferred).
- Minimum 2 year of appropriate research experience that has resulted in publications, conference papers/abstracts and PhD thesis.
- Experience in different immunological methods, protein expression and purification are preferred.
- Experience in animal surgical procedures is advantageous, but not essential.
- Understands the area of research, and how this team interacts with other directly related groups within the research programme.
- Excellent organisational skills; attention to detail, the ability to prioritise work, exercise initiative and work under minimal direction with a focus on quality.
Benefits
Working at the Baker Institute offers flexibility, professional development, and the opportunity to contribute to a research centre of world renown. Benefits include generous salary packaging, an employee assistance program, as well as modern offices and laboratories adjacent to the Alfred Hospital and walking distance to St Kilda Road, Chapel Street, and Fawkner Park.
Remuneration will be commensurate with the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience.
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How to apply
Applications should include a current resume and cover letter, quoting reference TK01. Applications without these documents will not be considered. We are reviewing applications as they are received so if you think you're the right person for this role, we'd love to hear how your capabilities, achievements and experience set you apart.
To be eligible to apply for this position you must hold appropriate Australian work rights and be immunised with the COVID-19 vaccination in accordance with COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Directions (No 4). More details of the role can be found in the position description, for further information please contact the person listed below.
We will close this job ad as soon as we have enough applicants so please apply without delay.
Contact details
Dr Tin Kyaw
Head, Inflammation and Cardiovascular Disease
E: tin.kyaw@baker.edu.au