• High profile research institute
• Friendly work environment
• Close to CDB and public transport

The Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute, located in Sydney, was established in 1994 and is recognised as an international centre of excellence in biomedical research, with a focus on heart disease and cardiovascular biology. It places a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary approaches within and across its research divisions, which are focused on Developmental and Stem Cell Biology, Cardiac Physiology and Transplantation, Molecular Cardiology & Biophysics, Molecular Genetics and Structural and Computational Biology. The Institute is housed in a state-of-the-art research building located within the St Vincent’s Hospital Research & Biotechnology Precinct in the Inner Sydney suburb of Darlinghurst, Sydney.

Applications are invited for a Research Assistant (FTE) who will support the Institute’s needs for histology and pluripotent stem cell biology. The appointment will be within the Developmental and Stem Cell Biology Division of the Institute, directed by Professor Richard Harvey. Information about the Institute can be found on the web (http://www.victorchang.edu.au/). Your responsibilities will include all aspects of tissue histology (harvesting, fixation, microtome and cryostat sectioning, staining and immunohistochemistry), and technical support services for the induced pluripotent stem cell laboratory (including laboratory management, preparation of reagents, tissue culture, cell processing, immunohistochemistry and molecular biology).

Applicants will hold a Bachelor of Science or similar degree (preferably with Honours or above). The successful applicant will be highly motivated and capable of independent work as well as performing well in a team. Good interpersonal, written and oral communication skills are required. Hands-on experience with tissue culture techniques and molecular biology are essential. Human pluripotent stem cell culture experience is preferred.

For further information please contact Professor Richard Harvey via e-mail: r.harvey@victorchang.edu.au or phone (02) 9295 8620.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Salary packaging and superannuation options also apply. The position is for 12 months in the first instance.

Applications, including CV, proof of qualifications and details of three referees can be emailed to recruitment@victorchang.edu.au or can be sent to:

Human Resources Manager
Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute
405 Liverpool Street
Darlinghurst NSW 2010

Closing date for applications: 20^th April 2015

Please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

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