Sydney Medical School
Reference no. 1175/0617

• Located at the Save Sight Institute
• Be valued for your exceptional knowledge and experience in research
• Full time, fixed term for 12 months. Remuneration package: $84K including leave loading and up to 17% superannuation

About the opportunity 

The Save Sight Institute was established in 1985 and has grown to be one of the top three ophthalmic research institutes in Australia. It is internationally recognised as a centre of innovative research into ophthalmology and as a centre of excellence for clinical research, learning and teaching. Ophthalmology is a highly specialised area of clinical medicine and science and the Save Sight Institute has gathered together a critical mass of clinicians, researchers, equipment and technology which is unique within the University of Sydney.

The Research Assistant will provide support to the Macular Research Group as a member of the Laboratory team. The incumbent will undertake laboratory work including handling small animals, genotyping of transgenic mice, conducting western blots, maintenance of cell lines and primary cell culture, gel electrophoresis and PCR techniques, tissue sectioning and immunohistochemistry. The Research Assistant will also assist team members with animal experiments such as intraperitoneal injections and tissue collection, checking blood glucose levels of diabetic mice and body weight as well as regularly monitoring animal general wellbeing and setting up breeding. It will also assist with monitoring consumables, purchase orders, deliveries and reconciliations.

About you

The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance in recruiting talent aligned to these values in the pursuit of research excellence. We are looking for a Research Assistant who possesses:

• A thorough technical understanding of research in the areas of focus and the ability to undertake research and analysis on specific defined issues
• Demonstrated experience in animal experiments including knowledge of monitoring and maintaining animal models
• Extensive experience in conducting and reporting on laboratory research projects
• An understanding of the relevant aspects of Work Health and Safety Policy
• Excellent interpersonal verbal and written communication skills.

To be successful in this role, the incumbent will use their previous research experience to assist in the implementation of research projects focusing on retinal disease and ensuring that both laboratory and clinical research outcomes are met within the group.

About us

Since our inception 160 years ago, the University of Sydney has led to improve the world around us. We believe in education for all and that effective leadership makes lives better. These same values are reflected in our approach to diversity and inclusion, and underpin our long-term strategy for growth. We’re Australia's first university and have an outstanding global reputation for academic and research excellence. Across our campuses, we employ over 6000 academic and non-academic staff who support over 60,000 students.

We are undergoing significant transformative change which brings opportunity for innovation, progressive thinking, breaking with convention, challenging the status quo, and improving the world around us.

For more information on the position and University, please view the candidate information pack available from the job’s listing on the University of Sydney careers website.

This position must meet the requirements for appointment as Honorary Research Associate with SESLHD. For more information and instructions, please review the PD and visit: NSW Health employment requirements.

All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney careers website.  Visit sydney.edu.au/recruitment and search by the reference number to apply.

Closing date: 5pm July 5 2017

The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged.

If we think your skills are needed in other areas of the University, we will be sure to contact you about other opportunities.

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