Job no: 0060522 Location: Parkville Role type: Full Time; Fixed Term for 12 months Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry, and Health Sciences Department: Department of Microbiology and Immunology Salary: Level A – $80,258 - $108,906 p.a. plus 17% super
About the Role As a Research Assistant/Lab Manager within Dr. Daniel Utzschneider's research program, you will contribute to the lab's groundbreaking work with a focus on T cell biology and novel cancer immunotherapies. The role involves contributing to the lab's research program, assisting in teaching and mentoring, actively engaging in departmental activities, and handling administrative tasks.
Your responsibilities will include:
Who We Are Looking For You are highly motivated with a strong interest in immunology. You will demonstrate exceptional organisational skills, the ability to work effectively in a team, and a self-starter mindset while upholding a commitment to good laboratory practices and adhering to safety and ethical standards.
You will also have:
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.
This position requires the incumbent to hold a current and valid Working with Children Check to ensure the University provides a safe environment for everyone.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Your New Team – Department of Microbiology and Immunology The Doherty Institute is a world-class institute combining research in infectious disease and immunity with teaching excellence, reference laboratory diagnostic services, epidemiology, and clinical services. It is a joint venture between the University of Melbourne and Melbourne Health.
A new, purpose-built building for the Doherty Institute was completed in early 2014. The members of the Doherty include the Department of Microbiology and Immunology and the Microbiological Diagnostic Unit Public Health Laboratory of the University of Melbourne, the Victorian Nosocomial Infection Surveillance System, The Victorian Infectious Diseases Reference Laboratory, The Victorian Infectious Diseases Service, and The World Health Organisation Collaborating Centre for Reference and Research on Influenza.
What We Offer You! In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits page!
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Join Us! If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Katherine Robertson via email at [email protected], ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
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Advertised: 10 Nov 2023 12:05 AM AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 26 Nov 2023 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time