Research Assistant/Postdoctoral Scientist
Job title: Research Assistant/Postdoctoral Scientist
Company: St Vincent’s Health Australia
Job description: Job Description:Position Title: Research Assistant/Postdoctoral Scientist
Employment Type: Maximum Term 24 months
Hours per week: 38
Position Grade: Technical Officer Grade 1 or 2/Health Services Manager Level 1
Salary: $63,725.98 – $91,786.58 p.a. (Technical Officer 1 or 2) $81,581-$108,532 p.a. (HSM1/Postdoctoral scientist)
Enterprise Agreement:
The Named NSW (Non-Declared) Affiliated Health Organisations’ Health Employees Agreement 2019
Department Name: Peter Duncan Neurosciences Research Unit – St Vincent’s Centre for Applied Medical Research (AMR)About us:
St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney is a leading not-for-profit organisation providing health services to our community. Guided by our values of compassion, excellence, integrity and justice, we promote a culture of diversity and inclusion and empower our people to learn, grow and innovate.Benefits of working at St Vincent’s include:
- Generous salary packaging and Fitness Passport for eligible staff
- Opportunity to access a wide of range of clinical and non-clinical education programs
- Supported post graduate opportunities within applicable fields
- Career development opportunities across the St Vincent’s Health Australia Network
- Employee Assistance Program
- Work/Life balance
About the role:
A vacancy exists in the Peter Duncan Neurosciences Research Unit led by Prof. Bruce Brew for a highly motivated Research assistant or Postdoctoral scientist with appropriate knowledge and skills to join our friendly and supportive team.The Neurosciences Research Unit undertakes research into the Kynurenine Pathway of amino acid Tryptophan metabolism in several neuroinflammatory and neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease, HIV-dementia and Multiple Sclerosis (MS).The position holder will undertake laboratory research under the direction of the supervising scientist, involving the Kynurenine Pathway in Multiple Sclerosis utilizing adult stem cell cultures and animal studies. They will be expected to analyse data and assist the supervising scientist in aspects of the preparation of research manuscripts and at the postdoctoral level, grant applications.Diversity and Inclusion at St Vincent’s:
St Vincent’s is committed to employing a workforce that reflects the community we care for. We strongly encourage applications from people that are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally diverse, sexuality or gender diverse and/or living with disability.Employment with St Vincent’s is subject to you having current immunity status that complies with the Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases – NSW Health Policy Directive (PD2023_022) or subsequent revisions in force. Appointment and ongoing employment will be subject to continued compliance with this policy directive.About you:
We are seeking a skilled and energetic Research Assistant/Postdoctoral Scientist who possess a passion for undertaking neuroscience research. The successful applicant will have a minimum of Bachelor of Science with Honours or equivalent. They will be expected to be able to perform the tasks required for the successful outcome of the research projects within the research program, and to ensure the day-to-day running of the laboratory functions are maintained at the highest standard possible. The vacancy is open to Australian citizens, New Zealand citizens who hold a valid New Zealand passport, Australian permanent residents and those non-residents deemed by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship to be eligible to work in Australia only. All applicants are required to address the Selection Criteria in their application.Application Instructions:
To have your application considered you are required to upload a current CV/Resume as well as a separate cover letter/document addressing the ‘Selection Criteria’ as below. Internal applicants i.e. current employees of St Vincent’s Hospital or an entity of SVHA are required to apply via their Workday account.Selection Criteria:
1. Personal integrity and demonstrated commitment to the Philosophy, Mission and Values of Mary Aikenhead Ministries and St Vincent’s Health Australia
2. Tertiary scientific qualifications (minimum of BSc, or equivalent, in biomedical field) and/or relevant experience. Appointment at postdoctoral level requires a PhD qualification.3. Biomedical research laboratory experience
4. Knowledge of data management, statistical analysis and computing skills
5.Relevant experience in rodent animal handling, experimentation and ethics, and transgenic or knockout mice.
6. Knowledge and experience with animal models of Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
7. Experience in tissue culture, flow cytometry, Western blot, immunohistological techniques and molecular biology assays.
8. (Postdoctoral level only) Experience in preparing and submitting grant applications.Applications close on 29 October 2024Position Description and Critical Job Demands Checklist:Contact Details: Michael Lovelace. 02 83824900, michael.lovelace@svha.org.auAlternate Contact:Closing Date: 28 October 2024 11:59pmReconciliation Action Plan:At St Vincent’s we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.For further information, visit https or get in contact atCode of Conduct:
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Location: Sydney, NSW
Job date: Wed, 16 Oct 2024 00:11:56 GMT
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