Research Assistant
- Recruiter
- UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE
- Location
- Melbourne, Australia
- Posted
- 14 Dec 2021
- End of advertisement period
- 30 Jan 2022
- Ref
- 0054460
- Academic Discipline
- Clinical, Pre-clinical & Health, Medicine & Dentistry, Life sciences, Biological Sciences
- Contract Type
- Fixed Term
- Hours
- Full Time
Work type: Fixed Term
Location: Parkville
Division/Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department/School: School of Biomedical Sciences
Salary: $75,289 - $102,163 (Level A)
Role & Superannuation rate: Academic - Full time - 17% super
About the role:
We are seeking a highly motivated Research Assistant to join the research program of Dr Sophie Valkenburg within the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at the Peter Doherty Institute. The Valkenburg Lab aims to understand broadly reactive immunity from infection and vaccination against influenza and SARS-CoV-2 viruses through randomised control trials, observational studies and next generation vaccines in animal models. The candidate will benefit from prior research experience in viral immunology, and will play a key role in establishing new methods, supporting staff and student training and management.
About you:
Minimum Qualifications Required, Honours or Masters in Immunology or Virology related field
Skills and Experience required to fulfill the position: tissue culture, mouse handling, molecular techniques, serological assays, cellular assays
Applications close: 30 Jan 2022 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time