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Employment Type: Full Time (35-hours week)

Duration: 6 months fixed term

Remuneration: $82K- $93K per annum + 17% super + annual leave loading

Location: Kensington campus, NSW 

Why this role matters:

The Research Assistant will support ongoing investigations and carry out specific experiments under a National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) grant. The Research Assistant will support research in large-scale expression profiling of ovarian tumours to identify prognostic markers for ovarian cancer. 

The role reports to the Professor, Molecular Oncology Group and has no direct reports.

Skills Required:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Science, or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training and experience.
• Previous professional experience in a laboratory research related role with demonstrated experience in genomics or molecular biology techniques.
• Experience in performing high throughput processing of samples to extract RNA or DNA or PCR.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality.
• Proven ability to show attention to detail and commitment to quality, with evidence of ability to accurately plan, execute and document experimental research.
• Work both independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated experience supporting and contributing to projects and initiatives.
• Highly proficient computer literacy with excellent skills in Microsoft Office applications.
• An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
• Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.

To learn more about this position, and view the comprehensive skills and criteria list, a copy of the Position Description can be found by clicking on the position description button beneath our ad on JOBS@UNSW.

Benefits and Culture:

People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world. 

Our benefits include:

• Career development opportunities
• 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
• Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)

How to apply

To be successful you will hold Australian Working Rights or Australian Citizenship. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Please click Apply now to submit your application online.

Applications should not be sent to the contacts listed below. Please provide a resume and a cover letter addressing your experience and interest in the role. To view the full position description, please click on the Position Description link below.

Contact

For Job related queries only:

Professor Susan Ramus – Discipline of Obstetrics and Gynaecology

E: s.ramus@unsw.edu.au

For Recruitment related queries:

Aarti

Talent Acquisition Coordinator

a.aarti@unsw.edu.au

Applications close:  Tuesday 30^th April before 11:30 pm

UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.