Research Assistant - Biomedical Sciences

The School of Biomedical Sciences

The School of Biomedical Sciences is a distinguished centre for teaching and research in the academic disciplines of Anatomy, Developmental Biology, Physiology, Pharmacology and Pathology. The School has over 40 full-time research and teaching staff and is one of the largest Schools of this type in Australia. It plays a vital function at UQ in serving as the link between the activities of research only UQ institutes (Queensland Brain Institute (QBI), Institute of Molecular Bioscience (IMB), Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN)) and the broader research goal of translating research into clinical practice.  Our diverse and state-of-the-art research provides an exciting environment for national and international research fellows and higher degree students. Details of the research interests of academic staff may be accessed on the school’s web site at http://www.uq.edu.au/sbms/ 

In addition to its graduate research programs, the School teaches into the postgraduate medical program (MD), and to undergraduate students in a wide variety of courses in Science, and Health and Behavioural Sciences.

The role

The successful appointee will undertake experimental procedures under the direction of senior members of the Laboratory of Neuroinflammation. Experiments will include in vivo studies in mice (drug dosing and behavioural testing), and standard histopathology and molecular biology techniques. They will also perform data analysis and assist with preparation of data for publication and grants.

The person

Applicants should possess qualifications in relevant disciplines (eg. Bachelor of Science) and demonstrated experience in animal handling and drug dosing in mice, or the willingness to be trained. Applicants will also require good writing abilities and analytic skills, and the capacity to work with multidisciplinary research teams.

Remuneration

This is a full-time, fixed term (2 year) appointment at HEW Level 5. The remuneration package will be $64,597.80 – $72,348.94 p.a., plus employer superannuation contributions of up to 17% (total package will be in the range $75,579.43 - $84,648.26 p.a.).

Enquiries

To discuss this role please contact A/Prof Trent Woodruff at t.woodruff@uq.edu.au.

To submit an application for this role, use the Apply button below. All applicants must supply the following documents: Cover letter, Resume and Selection Criteria responses.

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