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Full time, fixed term opportunity until March 2027 Exciting opportunity to work as a Research Assistant within the School of Medical Sciences at the Charles Perkins Centre Base Salary starting at $89,755 + 17% superannuation About the opportunity The School of Medical Sciences is looking for an enthusiastic Research Assistant to join the NeuroMolecular Discovery Group to support research investigating neurodegenerative diseases. The position will be based in the Charles Perkins Centre, a state-of-the-art research facility located on the University of Sydney's Camperdown campus. The NeuroMolecular Discovery Group The lab, led by Dr. Rebecca San Gil, is dedicated to discovering genes and proteins with therapeutic potential to combat neurodegenerative diseases, particularly motor neuron disease and frontotemporal dementia. This role presents an opportunity to work together with a team of motivated individuals to develop novel treatments and conduct preclinical testing of strategies that target the molecular mechanisms that cause neurodegenerative diseases. Research environment The School of Medical Sciences is recognised as one of the leading centres for medical science education in the world. With over 100 years of excellence in education, we are proud to be training the next generation of medical scientists who will be leading members of the medical research community with an innovative integrated curriculum. Our team of researchers lead key internationally competitive research from molecules to medicines, from patient to policy across a range of therapeutic areas. The Charles Perkins Centre is a large multidisciplinary initiative committed to easing the burden of chronic disease. Our complex systems approach brings together leading researchers and practitioners from across the disciplines in unexpected research collaborations to find new solutions to combat chronic diseases. We are reconceiving the systems of health through our revolutionary approach to easing the burden of chronic diseases - obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and neurodegenerative diseases - through innovative research collaborations and partnerships. The role The key responsibilities of the Research Assistant will include: contributing to the design and development of research protocols, ensuring timely execution of research activities assisting with data collection and analysis, ensuring data quality and accuracy coordinating with the team to produce quality reports, verify data accuracy within university systems, and actively engage in compliance initiatives to uphold ethics and biosafety regulations keeping clear and accurate records of experimental methodology and results and assisting with effective and data management using a laboratory notebook or digital research notebook purchasing chemicals, reagents, and consumables as well as ensuring appropriate storage, handling, and disposal of chemicals, reagents, and samples/specimens. Maintenance of lab and university inventories undertaking laboratory research including, bacterial culture and mammalian cell culture and transfection, differentiation and culture of neurons from human iPSC lines, assistance with managing experimental mouse colonies techniques such as immunoblotting, immunocytochemistry, fluorescence microscopy (confocal, and high content), flow cytometry and qPCR. About you Essential bachelor of Science (Honours) with major or minor in cellular and molecular biology or an equivalent combination of relevant research experience and/or education/training expertise in cell culture of immortalised cell lines, culture of iPSC-derived human neurons, transfection of cells/neurons with plasmid DNA, cell lysis and protein extraction and RNA purification experience in immunocytochemistry, fluorescence microscopy (including confocal microscopy), immunoblotting, qPCR, and/or flow cytometry ability to work independently and to multi-task experiments while meeting timelines; self-motivated and independent thinking with enthusiasm to achieve research goals; demonstrated capacity to work effectively both with or without direct supervision and as part of a team excellent communication, record-keeping, and organisational skills ability and willingness to learn new techniques and optimise experimental approaches awareness of laboratory safety, and occupational health and safety protocols, contributes to the safe and efficient operation of research equipment, infrastructure, methodologies and protocols. Desirable experience in designing plasmid DNA constructs, an understanding of concepts in CRISPR gene editing/knockout/activation experience using software for the statistical analysis and visualisation of data (e.g., GraphPad Prism, R Studio). Sponsorship / work rights for Australia Work Rights: you must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. Pre-employment checks Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment. EEO statement At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. How to apply Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply. For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Ajaypal Singh, Recruitment Operations by email to ajaypal.singh@sydney.edu.au. © The University of Sydney The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. Click to view the Position Description for this role. Applications Close Tuesday 24 February 2026 11:59 PM

OFFICE OF DVC (STUDENTS, EQUITY AND INDIGENOUS) JOONDALUP AND CITY CAMPUS COMPETITIVE SALARY FIXED TERM, FULL-TIME  Edith Cowan University Are you ready to belong to a dynamic community where courage, creativity, and optimism are essential elements of our DNA? At ECU we’re inspired by the incredible achievements of Edith Cowan, the first woman elected to an Australian parliament and a lifelong champion of education. Empowered by her legacy, we’re united in our vision to lead the sector in educational experience and expand our impact through world-class research.  Embrace an opportunity to become part of something extraordinary. Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Learning & Teaching) The Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Learning and Teaching) provides strategic and operational leadership for learning and teaching across Edith Cowan University and will be a key adviser to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Students and Education) and Vice-Chancellor on educational strategy. The role champions a culture of excellence in teaching, learning, assessment, and employability.  With a focus on developing and implementing strategies that enables the University’s commitment to outstanding and equitable student learning outcomes, the PVC will ensure that ECU’s courses are learning-centred, future-focused, and strongly connected to real world practice. The PVC will also lead our innovative Curriculum Transformation Program - ECU’s approach to programmatic learning and assessment reform for a time of AI and rapidly changing student lives. With a passion for supporting student success, candidates will bring the credibility and capability to engage colleagues and stakeholders to implement our vision. You will also exhibit an appropriate record of education leadership and management experience commensurate with being part of a high performing university leadership team. Outstanding communication skills and a data-led approach to decision making are essential, as is the ability to influence, inspire, think creatively and exercise sound judgment in a dynamic environment. Benefits of working at ECU At ECU we’re committed to fostering a positive employment experience and believe this is fundamental to the success and satisfaction of our employees. Growth and development matter here, because we recognise people are at the centre of everything we do. Our thriving work culture is guided by the ECU values and complemented by a range of employee benefits; visit our website to read about flexible working arrangements, generous leave entitlements, our commitment to Wellbeing, exclusive corporate discounts and industry-leading superannuation. Contact To learn more about this unique opportunity, please contact our advising consultants Alun Parry and Vicky Garvey at Boyden on +61 (2) 9225 7400 or vicky.garvey@boyden.com Application Process All applications must include the following: Your ORCID ID An up-to-date CV  A pitch (maximum 2 pages) outlining your motivations and skills that align to this opportunity Applications should be emailed directly to Vicky Garvey via vicky.garvey@boyden.com Advert Closure Applications close: Monday 16 March 2026 Late applications will not be accepted. ECU reserves the right to close the advertisement before the stated closing date, and encourage applicants to submit their applications early. ECU is a diverse and inclusive workplace with specific strategies and initiatives in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups. We strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age and faith. For more information on our commitment to equity and diversity, please visit our Inclusive Workplace website. At ECU, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively encourage people with disability to apply to ECU. To discuss how we can support adjustment requirements, please contact the person listed above.

Department: Hamilton Institute Vacancy ID: 040143 Closing Date: 08-Mar-2026 Applications are invited for a Senior Research Fellow position in the fields of DNA computing, DNA data storage and DNA nanostructures. The position is based in the group of Professor Damien Woods at the Hamilton Institute, with possible co-appointment in the Department of Computer Science. Funding is provided by the EIC-funded DISCO project (DNA Infrastructure for Storage and COmputation) led by Prof Woods.  The role involves theory and engineering of DNA-based self-assembly systems and DNA/molecular computers systems in the wet-lab, including mathematical theory and analysis, developing software pipelines for experimental protocols, executing experiments, analysing data and publishing results in top-tier journals, as well as conferences in the field.  Senior Research Fellow (2026) Salary Scale: €80,952 (1 point - with increment) Appointments will be made in accordance with public sector pay provisions. Closing Date: 23:30hrs (local Irish time) on Sunday, 8th March 2026 Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified above. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. Late applications will not be accepted. Maynooth University is an equal opportunities employer The position is subject to the Statutes of the University