Research Officer - Parkville, Australia - The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research

The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research

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Research Officer - Brain Cancer Research Lab

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An excellent opportunity exists for a Research Officer to join the Brain Cancer Research Laboratory in the Personalised Oncology division at Australia's pre-eminent biomedical research institute.

About the position

An exciting opportunity exists for a talented and motivated researcher with a strong interest in tumour immunology to join the Neuro-Oncology Translational Radiobiology group, led by the Senior Research Clinical Fellow.

This group operates within the Brain Cancer Research Laboratory under the Personalised Oncology Division at WEHI.

The Brain Cancer Centre

In the Brain Cancer Centre, we have a shared vision that one day no lives will be lost to brain cancer.

We want to transform brain cancer to be a treatable and survivable disease, so that all brain cancer patients have real hope.

We bring together the best and brightest minds with a single focus:
to improve outcomes for brain cancer patients NOW and in the future.

Our world-class research teams will work collaboratively to develop new treatments and trials so that patients diagnosed with brain cancer are given real hope.

The Brain Cancer Centre was founded by Carrie's Beanies 4 Brain Cancer and established in partnership with WEHI with support from the Victorian Government.

About the lab

The Neuro-Oncology Translational Radiobiology group (NOTR) is a newly formed group within the Brain Cancer Research Laboratory.

NOTR is led by Dr Joseph (Joe) Sia (radiation oncologist, clinician-scientist), and is focussed on addressing the growing clinical burden of brain metastases.

We approach this by deeply studying the immunobiology of brain metastases using patient samples and pre-clinical models, as well as researching how radiation therapy - an established and integral treatment for brain cancers - can create therapeutic windows to leverage with immunotherapy for brain metastases.

Our group operates within the Brain Cancer Research Laboratory, a young lab led with interdisciplinary skills at its core.

Co-led by Dr Jim Whittle (neurooncologist), Dr Saskia Freytag (bioinformatician) and Dr Sarah Best (fundamental biology), the Brain Cancer Research Laboratory drives research projects with a strong multidisciplinary focus.

Our research aims to develop improved diagnostics, treatments and pre-clinical models to ultimately improve the survival of patients with brain cancer Our research combines clinical and pre-clinical models with advanced genomics technologies and bioinformatic analyses to improve the cancer therapeutic landscape (Nature Communications 2019, Cell Metabolism 2022, Cancer Discovery 2019, Clinical Cancer Research 2020).

This position will suit a self-motivated individual with proven project management, excellent oral and written communication, and reporting skills.

Key selection criteria

Personal qualities- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work constructively within a team environment- Excellent attention to detail, ensuring that data, new methods and theories are accurate, of high-quality and accessible to other researchers- Ability to manage time effectively and be reliable and approachable

Experience and qualifications- A relevant doctoral qualification with a strong background in cancer immunology- An excellent academic record and achievements- Demonstrated ability and potential for excellence and productivity in research- Research experience that has resulted in publications, conference papers or reports- Proven interpersonal and collaborative skills in achieving research outcomes

Knowledge and skills- Cancer immunology techniques- Experience working with mouse models, ideally of brain tumours- Experience with single cell omics sequencing is desirable- Experience working with and coordinating patient material is desirable- Management of research projects and coordination with multiple stakeholders is desirable- Project experience involving the analysis of large datasets is desirable

Terms of appointment

General enquiries can be directed to Dr Joseph (Joe) Sia

A position description is available

here

How to apply

Application closing date: 30 June 2024