Position Number: 0057969
Location:  Parkville
Role type: Part-time (0.8 FTE); Fixed-term for 6 months
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department/School: School of Biomedical Sciences, Department of Microbiology and Immunology
Salary: Level A - $83,468 - $113,262 (pro-rata for part time) p.a. plus 17% super

• Contribute to innovative pathogen research 
• Apply now to advance your research career in microbial genomics and antibiotic resistance at a world-class institute
• Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

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Your next career opportunity
As a Research Assistant in Prof Lachlan Coin's group at the Doherty Institute, you'll contribute to cutting-edge research on bacterial drug resistance using genomic and transcriptomic approaches. You'll gain invaluable experience in long-read RNA sequencing and pathogen detection, while working collaboratively in a values-driven environment that fosters innovation and excellence in biomedical research.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Conduct Innovative Research: Contribute to projects on long-read sequencing and antibiotic resistance in bacterial pathogens, planning and executing experiments to meet project timelines.
• Collaborate and Communicate: Work closely with supervisors and team members, assist in manuscript preparation, and participate actively in lab meetings and seminars.
• Maintain Research Standards: Keep accurate experimental records, adhere to good laboratory practices, and contribute to routine safety reviews.
• Support Team Development: Supervise junior staff, assist colleagues with experiments, and contribute to the department's research output.

You may be a great fit if:

You are a dedicated researcher with a strong background in microbiology or molecular biology, possessing excellent organisational skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic research environment.

You may also:

• Hold a BSc (Honours) or Master's degree in Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Microbiology, or a related field.
• Have experience with aseptic technique, microbial culture, DNA/RNA extraction, and PCR.
• Possess strong analytical skills and attention to detail in recording and analysing research data.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills.
• Have experience working with nanopore sequence data (desirable).
• Have experience analysing genomic/transcriptomic sequence data (desirable).

For further information please refer to the attached PD.

What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including:

• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program
• Comprehensive career development and training, plus a 25% discount on UniMelb graduate courses for your immediate family members!

For more information check out our benefits page!

Your new team – “School of Biomedical Sciences”

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As part of the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences since 2015, the School comprises three Departments, Departments of Anatomy and Physiology, Biochemistry and Pharmacology, and Microbiology and Immunology. It has 85 research groups across the three departments, awarding-winning teachers and more than 2500 equivalent full-time student enrolments each year. 

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The University of Melbourne is committed to fostering a barrier-free and inclusive recruitment process. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates throughout the application and interview stages, including accessible document formats and alternative application methods.  To discuss your specific requirements, please feel free to contact Kim Groizard +61 3 9035 3218 or send an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments' to hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au.  You can find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments on our Careers website: https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
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For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring

If you are a member of an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community and would like any support, please feel free to contact our Indigenous Employment & Development team via email at oied-hr@unimelb.edu.au.

Working at the University – what you need to know
This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

Join Us and unlock your career potential!
Is this the perfect opportunity for you? Apply today! Including the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience

Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Nick Petersen via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.

If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.