Research Assistant

Location
Parkville VIC 3010
 
Benefits
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Full job description
Role type: Full time, fixed term position for 12 months
Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department/School: Biomedical Sciences
Salary: Level A – $85,555 to $116,094 (PhD Enty Level - $108,156) p.a. plus 17% super

Develop expertise in antibody-based therapeutics
Apply now to advance your career in infectious disease research and make a meaningful impact on global health
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 the Chung Lab at the University of Melbourne, you'll play a crucial role in characterising mucosal antibody responses against infectious respiratory diseases. You'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects, developing valuable skills in mouse handling, recombinant antibody expression, and advanced immunological techniques. This role offers you the chance to contribute to the development of antibody-based therapeutics while working in a supportive, values-driven team environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

Conduct Experimental Research: Perform mouse procedures, tissue experiments, and sample collection, while contributing to mouse line management and ethics approvals.
Execute Advanced Laboratory Techniques: Express and purify recombinant antibodies, conduct Luminex multiplex bead assays with clinical samples.
Analyse and Present Data: Interpret experimental results, perform data analysis, and present findings to the research team.
Support Team Operations: Contribute to laboratory maintenance, assist with administrative duties, and support staff and student training.
You may be a great fit if:

You are an enthusiastic and self-motivated professional with a strong interest in humoral immunology against infectious diseases, possessing exceptional organisational skills and the ability to work effectively within a team.

You must also:

Hold a BSc (Honours) degree or equivalent with a major in Immunology, Microbiology, or a related discipline.
Have experience in handling and experimenting with mice.
Possess skills in cloning, expression, and purification of mammalian proteins, especially antibodies.
Demonstrate excellent communication skills in English.
Have the ability to learn new technical skills and aseptic techniques quickly.
Show proficiency in data analysis and interpretation.
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


Your new team – “School of Biomedical Sciences”
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.

Our mission is to create an innovative and inclusive academic environment building on a strong legacy of world-class excellence and lay the foundation for new generations of biomedical researchers to create new knowledge and lead the revolution in biomedicine, and realise their dream of advancing human health locally and globally.

Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and have the opportunity to thrive regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, being a parent or having caring responsibilities.

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 Bec Tucker – 0416 888 299 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
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.

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
The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the )
^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria

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 .

Applications close: 12:01 AM 7 August 2025 Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) / Melbourne time zone.

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