 | There are regular openings for Research Assistants in the Centre.
For information contact the leaders of the research groups Specific projects and positions will be advertised on this page from time to time. ------------------------------------------------------- Research Assistant (NHMRC)
FACULTY OF MEDICINE
CENTRE FOR VASCULAR RESEARCH
REF. 4710NET
FIXED TERM: Salary: A$45,794 - A$62,060 per year (plus employer superannuation plus leave loading).
The Complex Systems in Biology group is seeking a Research Assistant to work on a bioinformatics/computational biology approach to studying immune responses to infectious diseases. The successful applicant will have a strong background in bioinformatics or computing science/ statistics/ engineering/ biological science, with some bioinformatics background. The work involves the analysis of experimental data from a number of collaborators both in Australia and overseas.
This is a fixed term position for 12 months. The successful applicant may be required to undertake a criminal record check.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
JOB PURPOSE
To use a bioinformatics/computational biology approach to the analysis of experimental data as a part of research into immune responses to infectious diseases.
DUTIES
Analysis of experimental data.
Bioinformatics programming.
Management of data.
Data mining.
Provide assistance with the preparation of manuscripts, abstracts, posters and grant applications when appropriate.
Cooperate with all health and safety policies and procedures of the University and take all reasonable care that their actions or omissions do not impact on the health and safety of others in the University.
STATISTICS
NHMRC research grant funding.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:
Supervisor's title: Senior Research Fellow
Positions reporting to supervisor: Various research / technical staff
Positions reporting to this position: N/A
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Effective design and performance of research including all bioinformatics/computational analysis under the supervision of the Senior Research Fellow.
Assistance in the preparation of manuscripts, abstracts, posters and grant applications will be timely and effective.
Communication with experimental collaborators will be timely and appropriate.
SELECTION CRITERIA
Essential criteria:
Bachelor degree with honours in any of the following disciplines: bioinformatics, computing science, statistics, engineering, biological science, mathematics or any disciplines related to the above;
Strong analytical and quantitative skills, especially bioinformatics skills;
Excellent computing skills;
Excellent communication skills;
Ability to work effectively as a member of the research team;
Knowledge of EEO/AA principles;
Knowledge of OHS responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant OHS training.
Applicants must address the selection criteria in their application.
Having read all of the documentation you may then direct any enquiries to either
Dr Miles Davenport on (61 2) 9385 2762 or email m.davenport@unsw.edu.au, or
Dr Vanessa Venturi on (61 2) 9385 8234 or email v.venturi@unsw.edu.au
Applications close 12 January 2007 HOW TO APPLY Research Assistant (NHMRC )
FACULTY OF MEDICINE
CENTRE FOR VASCULAR RESEARCH
REF. 4711NET
FIXED TERM: Salary Level: A$45,794 - A$62,060 per year (plus employer superannuation plus leave loading)
The Cellular membrane Biology laboratory is seeking a motivated Research Assistant to assist in research projects that investigate cholesterol metabolism and membrane organization in vascular cells.
This is a fixed term position for 12 months. The successful applicant may be required to undertake a criminal record check.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
JOB PURPOSE
Assistance in research projects that investigate cholesterol metabolism and membrane organisation in vascular cells.
DUTIES
Assistance in maintenance of cell lines and culturing of primary cells in tissue culture.
Isolation of human mononuclear cells from blood.
Assistance in cell transfection.
Assistance in experimental protocols to isolate membranes and membrane fractions for biochemical analysis.
Isolation of lipids from cells and assistance with gel electrophoresis and immunoblotting for the identification of proteins.
Assistance in cell preparation for fluorescence microscopy.
Cooperate with all health and safety policies and procedures of the University and take all reasonable care that their actions or omissions do not impact on the health and safety of others in the University.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
Primary day-to-day reporting will be to Dr K Gaus and Prof W Jessup. In addition, the RA will also be expected to attend and participate in weekly group meetings and CVR seminars and to occasionally present their work at the former meeting. There are no positions reporting to this position.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
The RA will be assisting two senior scientists in the performance of their research projects, mainly by culturing cells and preparing cell samples for biochemical and microscopy analysis.
SELECTION CRITERIA
Essential Criteria:
Bachelor of Science with Honours in a biological subject
Understanding of basic mammalian cell biology
Understanding of the principles of tissue culture and sterile technique,
Understanding of the principles of centrifugation.
Good computing skills
Good communication skills.
Knowledge of EEO/AA principles
Knowledge of OHS responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant OHS training
Applicants must address the selection criteria in their application.
Having read all of the documentation you may then direct any enquiries to either
Dr Katarina Gaus on (61 2) 9385 1377 or email k.gaus@unsw.edu.au, or
Prof Wendy Jessup on (61 2) 9385 1219 or email w.jessup@unsw.edu.au
Applications close 12 January 2007 HOW TO APPLY
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