Casual Research Assistant - Single Molecule Neuroscience Laboratory

QUEENSLAND BRAIN INSTITUTE

The Queensland Brain Institute works to understand the development, organisation and function of the brain. We aim to understand the neural circuits in the brain, how their function results in behavioural outcomes, and how dysfunction of these circuits leads to disorders such as dementia, Parkinson’s disease and schizophrenia. We aim to (1) Develop novel therapeutic approaches to treat disorders of neural function and (2) Use our understanding of brain function to improve learning in classrooms and in the workplace.

Established in 2003, QBI (www.qbi.uq.edu.au) is housed on the St Lucia campus of UQ. It is home to more than 450 staff and students, including 41 group leaders.

Over the past decade QBI has become known as one of the world’s leading neuroscience research institutes. It played a key role in contributing to UQ attaining the highest possible score of 5 for neuroscience, in both the 2010, 2012, and 2015 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) reviews, one of only two universities in Australia to achieve this.

The role

The successful candidate will provide research and administration support to the Single Molecule Neuroscience Laboratory. Duties include but are not limited to lab supply orders and purchasing, travel coordination, database entry and expense management. 

The person

Applicants should possess equivalent relevant experience or a combination of relevant experience and education/training.  Demonstrated organisation and time management skills and excellent communications skills is essential.  You should also have a strong desire to develop a successful and highly-productive research career, a strong methodological background, excellent statistical and analytic skills, very good communication skills, and the capacity to work with multidisciplinary research teams.

Knowledge of cell culture, western blot and immunofluorescence procedures is desireable. 

Remuneration

This is a casual appointment (5 – 10 hours per week) an HEW Level 3.  The casual hourly rate will be in the range $34.56 - $38.36 per hour plus employer superannuation contributions of up to 9.5%. 

Enquiries

To discuss this role please contact Rachel Gormal on r.gormal@uq.edu.au

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