Senior Research Technician - Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland Diamantina Institute

The University of Queensland Diamantina Institute

The University of Queensland Diamantina Institute (UQDI) was established in 2007 and forms a major research centre within the Faculty of Medicine. The aim of the Institute is to develop a better understanding of the molecular and cellular basis of disease, and to translate that understanding into practical outcomes for patients. Based at the Translational Research Institute (TRI) at the Princess Alexandra Hospital teaching campus in Brisbane, UQDI has more than 300 researchers, clinical academics and students who work closely with hospital clinicians in the areas of cancer, immunology, genomics and other areas of translational medicine. UQDI has particular research strengths in skin cancers, blood cancers and autoimmunity.

UQDI has a mission of translating discoveries into better treatments and has a strong record of achievement, most notably in the development of cancer therapies: research at UQDI by Professor Ian Frazer AC FRS led to the development of the cervical cancer vaccine Gardasil. UQDI is the largest partner in the TRI, which is an extremely well-equipped translational biomedical research institute, with outstanding laboratories and core facilities for imaging, microscopy, flow-cytometry and in vivo models of disease. Its close affiliation with clinical units at Princess Alexandra Hospital provides UQDI with a significant strategic advantage in near-patient, translational research.

UQDI is part of The University of Queensland, one of the top Australasian universities, and internationally is ranked in the top 100 universities in all major independent rankings. UQDI academics are part of a vibrant and highly successful academic institution optimising their chances of research success. Details of the research interests of academic staff may be accessed on the Institute's web site at http://www.di.uq.edu.au/research .

About This Opportunity

The primary purpose of this role is conduct high quality research into antigen-specific tolerising immunotherapy in rheumatoid arthritis and other autoimmune diseases. The role includes conducting experiments to analyse the mechanisms of tolerising immunotherapy and microbiome in mouse models in vivo, data analysis and documentation. The successful appointee will collaborate and interact with academic immunologists, clinicians and statisticians/bioinformaticians utilising a number of core technologies. This is an opportunity to take the next step in your research career and gain experience in commercial development of immunotherapy.

Our Ideal Candidate

The successful appointee will have qualifications and training equivalent to a Science or related field and strong practical laboratory experience in cellular, molecular and in vivo immunology. You must also have experience undertaking projects involving immunological investigation in mic, understanding of flow cytometry and imaging, and the ability to write standard operating procedures, reports and literature reviews. The ability to communicate well and work collaboratively with colleagues and in teams is a must.

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 part-time (0.6 FTE), fixed term 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%.

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

Position Description PD_Senior Research Technician Questions?

To discuss this role please contact Ranjeny Thomas on email: ranjeny.thomas@uq.edu.au

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• Cover letter addressing key selection criteria
• Resume