Research Assistant

About the Role 
An exciting Research Assistant position is available within the Xiao Laboratory, Department of Health Sciences and Biostatistics, School of Health Sciences. It is a part-time, 0.4 EFT contract that is available for 12 months. The Research Assistant will conduct scientific research related activities under the supervision of the laboratory head (Dr Junhua Xiao) undertaking a funded research project with the aim to develop novel therapies for treating neurodegenerative diseases. The successful applicant will be required to undertake experiments as directed, involving cell culture, fluorescent microscope imaging, animal handling and immunohistochemistry. The successful candidate will also contribute to lab administrative tasks such as order laboratory supplies, the analysis of results, and assist the operations of the laboratory.


About You  
To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities: 

·       Demonstrated ability and/or experience in undertaking research project(s)

·       Ability to prepare standard laboratory solutions and reagents

·       Demonstrable ability to undertake quantitative analysis, prepare figures and help draft reports accurately and efficiently

·       Demonstrable understanding of the ethical, legal and regulatory compliance issues relating to the use of animals in research

 
Qualifications
Completion of an honours degree or a degree in the field of neuroscience, biomedical science or a relevant discipline

 
About Swinburne University of Technology 
Swinburne Horizon 2025 draws upon our understanding of future challenges. With this new strategic plan, we choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship, and proud of it. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research, so that:

•          Every Swinburne learner gets a work experience

•          Every Swinburne graduate gets a job

•          Every Swinburne partner gets a tech solution

•          Swinburne is the prototype of global best practice

The achievement of our 2025 moon shots depends on our capacity to work collectively, always, as One Swinburne.


To Apply 
Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing why you believe you are suitable for this position.  

For further information about this role and to review the position description; please click 'apply' or click onto it at the bottom of the advert.

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.

For further enquires please contact Junhua Xiao via email - jxiao@swin.edu.au

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Swinburne Talent Acquisition Team on staffrecruitment@swin.edu.au  

Applications Close: 5pm, Sunday 31st July 2022

Swinburne offers flexible working options, leave and parenting/carer policies to support work life balance.

 
Diversity and Inclusion
Swinburne is a large and culturally diverse organisation and we are proud of our commitment to equity and inclusion through key initiatives.  For further information on all our initiatives visit our equity and diversity website

We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

We are committed to making the recruitment process fair and equitable for all our candidates. If you have specific accessibility or support requirements please contact Maree Norden, Diversity & Inclusion Manager at inclusion@swin.edu.au

We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. 

For any support please contact our Aboriginal Employment Coordinator at DeadlyCareers@swin.edu.au or for more information on our Indigenous strategies please follow the link to our RAP Reconciliation Action Plan

 
Vaccination Requirements 
Orders from Victoria’s Minister for Health require all Swinburne workers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless they are an Excepted Person as defined by the Pandemic COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination (Specified Workers) 2021 Order (No. 1). All applicants must therefore be able to comply with this requirement.  

 
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