Research Assistant - Darlinghurst, Australia - Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute

Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute

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Darlinghurst, Australia

1 week ago

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About us:

The Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute (the Institute) is dedicated to finding cures for cardiovascular disease and is one of the most respected heart research facilities in the world.

Renowned for the quality of its breakthroughs, the Institute was established in 1994 and has grown to a team of over 200 researchers from around the globe, working across five divisions.

A global centre-of-excellence, it integrates Cardiac Physiology and Transplantation, Developmental and Stem Cell Biology, Molecular Cardiology and Biophysics, Structural and Computational Biology, as well as Vascular Biology.

At the Institute, we translate our discoveries into new diagnostics, prevention, and treatment of cardiovascular disease - reducing the incidence, severity and impact of heart disease.

The role:

Professor Robert M.

Graham, Molecular Cardiology and Biophysics Lab, is seeking a highly motivated Research Assistant with expertise in cell and molecular biology, and animal models of heart disease.

In this role you will join an enthusiastic team investigating cardiac regeneration after injury.

You will be involved in day-to-day studies that require animal microsurgical skills, heart perfusion by Langendorff to isolate cardiac cells as well as imaging by confocal microscopy after immunostaining of tissue and cell samples.

You will also assist in the preparation of DNA from cells for genome studies.

You will be working within a group evaluating aspects of cardiac and vascular biology at the cellular and molecular level.

About you:

Are you an accomplished scientist with a talent for hands-on experimental work and data analysis? Are you looking to advance your career in academic research and prefer the lab bench to the office desk? Do you have a passion for science and want to work on the most exciting and cutting-edge cardiovascular research in Australia?

We would like to meet you if you have:

A BSc ± Hons, MSc or PhD;

- prior in-depth experience in cardiac perfusions and associated techniques, particularly microsurgical skills;
- experience in imaging by confocal microscopy following immunostaining of tissues and/or cells.

What we offer:

Competetive salary (salary range $70,655 $78,270 depending on experience) plus 14% superannuation
Salary packaging (up to $15,900 per annum and $2,650 meals and entertainment)
State of the art facilities
Stimulating work setting focussed on cutting edge medical research
Collaborative team environment

We strive to ensure our staff and students enjoy a great working environment.

We value and are committed to providing a working environment that embraces diversity and gender equity and promotes flexible working arrangements for staff to balance working requirements and personal needs.

**Come and work with us & help make a difference.