Research Officer - Genome Editing Laboratory

(HEO5) $72,832 to $80,983 per annum plus an employer contribution of up to 17% superannuation may apply

Fixed term, full-time position available for two years

Located at the South Australian Health and Medical Institute (SAHMRI) and led by Professor Paul Thomas, the Genome Editing Laboratory and SA Genome Editing Facility's research focuses on the development of CRISPR/CAS9 genome editing technology for a range of applications including generation and analysis of mouse models for neurodevelopmental disorders and synthetic gene drives for invasive pest suppression.

We are seeking a Research Officer with experience in working with mouse models of disease including genetically modified mice and who has an interest in neuroscience, cell biology and molecular biology. The Research Officer will provide technical, research and administrative support to the team to ensure smooth and successful performance of research projects.

To be successful you will need:

• Proficiency in laboratory procedures relevant to neuroscience using mouse models.
• Experience with mouse handling and phenotyping and performing ECoG in rodents.
• Familiarity with laboratory management and safety procedures.
• Ability to work well both independently and as a member of a team.
• High-level interpersonal and written communication skills.

Enjoy an outstanding career environment

The University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaborations - offers you a vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.

We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life. Flexible working arrangements are on offer for all roles at the University.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

Your faculty's broader role

The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences contains one of Australia's largest concentrations of leading health researchers, teachers and clinical titleholders. It's comprised of six schools and a number of specialist disciplines, institutes and centres, variously focused on world-class research, and training the next generation of: medical doctors; surgeons; dentists; nurses; psychiatrists; psychologists; and other health professionals.

Please apply via the apply online button below. Applications close 11:55pm, 28 June 2021.

The University of Adelaide is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply.

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