Research Fellow in Genetics and Drug Discovery - Nathan, Australia - Griffith University

Griffith University

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Nathan, Australia

5 days ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Company Description

Griffith University is a progressive, values-led university dedicated to learning, leadership, and innovation.

This is your chance to help us achieve our vision to transform lives and add to human knowledge and understanding in a way that creates a future that benefits all.

Since opening in 1975, Griffith has grown from one campus and 451 students to become a comprehensive, multi-campus institution, with 50,000 students and more than 200,000 graduates.

Job Description:

What we can offer

Fixed-term full-time positions based on NHMRC projects running up to 2025 with vision for long term support and promotion based on performance.

The full time base salary will be based upon experience as a Academic Research Fellow 1 will range from $78,437 - $91,879 per annum + 17% superannuation.

The total FTE package will be in the range $91,771 - $107,498 per annum.

Qualifications:

Extensive experience with the zebrafish model or equivalent.
Extensive experience with molecular biology and cloning.
Experience with microscopy.
Very high level of organisation aptitude including a teambased and collaborative culture.
Exceptional written and verbal skills.
Micromanipulations/injections of embryos or equivalent.
Experience with CRISPR/Cas9 approach.
Experience with drug screening and toxicology.
Experience with behavioural phenotyping and automatic systems.
Interest in developing assays and exploring the use of automatic High-Content Imaging Systems such as PerkinElmer Opera or Operetta systems.
Experience with transcriptomics approach.
Experience in Calcium imaging.

Additional Information

As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We support the professional and personal development of all our employees and invest in the skills of our people.

We offer:

Flexible working options and genuine worklife balance.
Salary packaging options & corporate health discounts.
Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply.

For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page.

Griffith's strategic goals are to also increase the proportion of women in senior academic and administrative roles and in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine (STEMM).

How to Apply

A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the Qualifications above and the position description)
Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details
Please include the details of three supporting referees

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