• Based in Mechanisms in Cell Biology and Disease Research Group, UniSA Cancer Institute at North Terrace, Adelaide
• Full-time, two (2) year fixed term contract
• Salary range: $85,680 - $91,969 per annum (plus super)

About the Job

The UniSA Cancer Research Institute houses the largest concentration of cancer researchers in Adelaide’s Health and Biomedical Precinct. As impressive as the $247m health and research facility appears, what happens within those walls is even more significant.

As the Research Associate, you will contribute to externally-funded research under the broad direction of the Head: Mechanisms in Cell Biology and Disease Research Group in order to achieve defined objectives and test stated hypotheses. You will actively participate in the production of data, maintain daily comprehensive records and guide junior group members or students as part of the research group among other duties as detailed in the position description.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have post-graduate qualifications in Cell Biology or Biochemistry combined with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in immunochemistry and cancer cell biology, including excellent experimental skills and techniques. You will have high level of expertise in confocal microscopy, 2 photon imaging, and live cell imaging together with imaging processing and analysis.

The ideal candidate will also have competency with cancer cell cultures and tissue processing and imaging along with expertise in cancer tissue histology and image analysis.

A University of Enterprise

The University of South Australia (UniSA) is an innovative, outward-looking institution known for its strong and engaged research and its experientially-based teaching and learning that is conducted in close collaboration with business, industry, government and the professions.

In recent years, we have maintained a strong upward trajectory across a number of key indicators and are ranked among the world’s top 50 young institutions. We are committed to international education activities and alumni, graduates who are equipped to meet the demands and expectations of the worldwide workforce, a culturally diverse staff and increasing student mobility.

Benefits on Offer

At UniSA, we seek to enrich people’s lives through the creation and application of knowledge. Our staff love to be a part of an organisational culture that promotes a strong commitment to educating professionals, sharing knowledge, and engaging with our communities.

We offer a competitive remuneration package and we have a family friendly approach to ensure you enjoy a healthy work/life balance.

Lodging your Application

For a copy of the position description and to apply, please visit https://workingatunisa.nga.net.au/. Please refer to the online application form which will indicate which selection criteria you need to address. Please address your cover letter for the role to Amruta Das, Recruitment Consultant. For further information about the position or the recruitment process, you can contact the UniSA Recruitment Central Team on +618 8302 1700 or via email to recruitment@unisa.edu.au using job reference number #1614.

Applications close: 11:30 pm Sunday 17 March 2019 

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Superannuation

In addition to your salary, the University will make employer superannuation contributions. The amount of superannuation you are entitled to will depend on the nature of your employment. You will also be entitled to annual leave loading, and other beneficial employment conditions. Click here to see more benefits of working for UniSA.

How to apply

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