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Research Assistant

• Employment Type: Full - time (35 hours a week)
• Duration: 12 months, Fixed Term contract
• Remuneration: $88,717-$100,386 base, plus 17% superannuation and leave loading 
• Work rights required: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold full rights to work in Australia to be considered for this position.
• Location: Kensington, Sydney

The School of Biomedical Sciences

As one of the largest teaching schools at UNSW, the School of Biomedical Sciences is uniquely placed to inspire the next generation of science and medical graduates. It plays a key role in arming future doctors, health practitioners, biomedical scientists and a broader community of health professionals, each of whom will bring a specialised and diverse skill set to the frontiers of medical science.

The school holds strong cross-faculty connections with chemistry, maths, physics and engineering; along with academic staff and key partners whose work is based in the clinical or biotech space, this creates a naturally synergistic and innovative environment.

Details of the role

The Research Assistant will provide technical and research assistance to the Pancreatic Cancer Translational Research Group and will be responsible for designing and conducting research experiments, including therapeutic treatment of in vitro and in vivo models of pancreatic cancer as well as a 3D human explant model of the disease, assessment of therapeutic response and assisting the broader team with other research related duties.

They will also be writing weekly/monthly reports, compose and communicate findings to key members of the program, and present at weekly meetings.

The role of Research Assistant reports to the co-leads of the Pancreatic Cancer Translational Research Group and has no direct reports.

Some key skills required:

• Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences or a related discipline, with Honours or Masters.
• Mammalian tissue culture and manipulation (general culture, nucleic acid transfection, viral transduction, drug treatments).
• Mouse handling experience including establishment, treatment, and analysis of mouse models of cancer.
• Nanoparticle synthesis and characterisation.
• Phenotypic assessment of cell response in culture (including assays to measure proliferation, clonogenicity, apoptosis, senescence).
• General molecular biology techniques (including RNA/DNA/protein extraction, qPCR, Western blot, cloning).
• Experience performing and quantifying immunohistochemistry.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills: able to contribute to papers, grants, technical reports, and present research at conferences.

Please refer to the position description for full details.

Pre-employment checks required for this position:

• Verification of Qualifications

UNSW Benefits and Culture 

• 17% Superannuation and leave loading​ 
• Flexible working ​ 
• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period​ 
• Access to lifelong learning and career development ​ 
• Progressive HR practices​ 

More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here.  

How to apply:

Please click on Apply now to apply online. Applications should not be sent to the contact listed below. Please provide a resume and a separate document addressing the skills and experience listed in the Position Description. A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.

Contact

Frank McHenry, Talent Acquisition Associate

E:  f.mchenry@unsw.edu.au    

Applications close: Sunday 1^st February before 11.30pm Sydney time

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.