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Research Assistant - School of Biological Sciences

Employer
Global Academy Jobs
Location
Australia
Closing date
Aug 11, 2019

Job Details

School of Biological Sciences: CRE Laboratory

For more than a century, The University of Queensland has educated and worked with outstanding people to create positive change for society. UQ research has global impact and is delivered by an interdisciplinary community of more than 1500 researchers at six faculties, eight research institutes and 100+ research centres.

The School of Biological Sciences is part of the Faculty of Science and is one of the largest and most successful of its type in Australia, with 49 full-time academic staff, and over 200 enrolled PhD students. The School has broad expertise across ecology and evolution, molecular and quantitative genetics, paleobiology, developmental biology, behaviour, plant and animal physiology, and conservation biology. Our research programs involve a diverse array of taxa, ranging across microbes, animals and plants, including a particular focus in the areas of marine biology and entomology. Unique opportunities for biological research and teaching are provided by our proximity to a stunning array of marine and terrestrial subtropical habitats and their endemic biodiversity. A number of research programs in the School take advantage of major model-organism systems, including Drosophila, C. elegans, and Arabidopsis, and many include a strong quantitative and modelling focus.

Further information and details of the research interests of academic staff may be accessed on the school's web site at http://www.biology.uq.edu.au

About This Opportunity

This role represents an exciting opportunity to work on Heron Island whilst undertaking the care and maintenance of a major climate change research installation on Heron Island as well as the analysis of data and samples on campus at St Lucia.

The role will be responsible for maintaining and cleaning the system, collecting and preserving carbonate chemistry samples, running an alkalinity titrator, calibrating and maintaining several instruments, working with engineers on the custom-built systems, lab work, boating and diving, assisting researchers in experiments as directed and problem solving.

This position is located at our picturesque St Lucia campus , renowned as one of Australia's most attractive university campuses, and located just 7km from Brisbane's city centre. Bounded by the Brisbane River on three sides, and with outstanding public transport connections, our 114-hectare site provides a perfect work environment - you can enjoy the best of both worlds: a vibrant campus with the tradition of an established university.

Our Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:
  • Bachelor in marine science or engineering
  • Possess a Scientific Divers Licence and QLD Boat Licence and experience in such
  • Experience working in remote field locations and with aquarium systems
  • Ability to follow and adapt instructions and protocols
  • High level communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work in close quarters and job share

Additionally the candidate will be able to work in the field on a 6 week rotating roster with 4 weeks on Heron Island and 2 weeks in Brisbane.

You must have ongoing unrestricted work rights in Australia to apply for this opportunity.

We value diversity and inclusion, and actively encourage applications from those who bring diversity to the University. Our Diversity and Inclusion webpage contains further information if you require additional support. Accessibility requirements and/or adjustments can be directed to recruitment@uq.edu.au .

What We Can Offer

This is a full-time, fixed term (12 months) position at HEW level 5.

The full-time equivalent base salary will be in the range $67,608 - $75,506, plus super of up to 17% and recreation leave loading of 17.5%.

You will be able to take advantage of UQ Sport Facilities , salary sacrificing options, on-campus childcare, discounted private health insurance, cheap parking, development programs and many other benefits.

For further information, please review The University of Queensland's Enterprise Bargaining Agreement 2018-2021 .

Questions?

To discuss this role please contact Annamieke Van Den Heuvel on a.vandenheuvel@uq.edu.au .

Want to Apply?

To submit an application for this role, use the APPLY NOW button below. All applicants must supply the following documents:
  • Cover letter
  • Key selection criteria
  • Resume

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