Job Description

Research Assistant in Cancer Research

Location : Sydney, Australia

Salary : Base Salary from $79,784 + 17% superannuation

Posted : 24 Aug 2022

End of advertisement period : 21 Sep 2022

Ref : 0096204

Academic Discipline : Clinical, Pre-clinical & Health, Medicine & Dentistry

Job Type : Research Related, Research Assistants / Officers

Contract Type : Fixed Term

Hours : Full Time

About the opportunity

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.

We are currently seeking to appoint a Research Assistant in Cancer based research.

The main focus of the Cancer and Stem Cell Laboratory is to study how normal stem cells are transformed into cancer stem cells and to develop effective new therapies that specifically target and destroy cancer stem cells. These cells, which are often resistant to chemotherapy, are now believed to be the engine driving the growth of cancer and the root cause of treatment resistance and relapse. The research role you will be working in focuses on cancer research, specifically managing and maintaining experimental animals, working on cell-based experiments and organizing lab inventories and orders.

About you

• an honours or equivalent in a relevant scientific or medical field
• experience in cancer research is highly desirable
• experience in managing and maintaining experimental animals, including animal handling, injection and monitoring their status as required by ethics approvals, and tissue collection
• experience in cell biological methods: cell culture, cell-based assays, microscopy, immunostaining, and flow cytometry
• demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships.

To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position.

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.

If you are a current employee of the University or a contingent worker with access to Workday, 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 support filling out this application, please contact Cherie Goodwin Recruitment Operations, by email to cherie.goodwin@sydney.edu.au

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