Research Assistant Phylogica

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Research Assistant Phylogica. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Part of a young, energetic and interdisciplinary research team
• Cutting edge peptide based drug discovery
• Full time/Fixed term for 1 year with the possibility of extension

The Telethon Kids Institute is one of the nation's leading medical research organisations with impressive facilities in Subiaco, Western Australia. It is home to more than 500 staff and postgraduate students who are dedicated to tackling the major causes of childhood disease, disability and disadvantage. Our research teams are among the world's best and we have strong affiliations with Princess Margaret Hospital for Children and all the major Western Australian universities, particularly The University of Western Australia and Curtin University.

2018 will be a significant year for the Telethon Kids Institute with a move to brand new premises within the new children's hospital building at the QEII Campus in Nedlands. The new building will see the Telethon Kids Institute co-located with the new Perth Children's Hospital and housed in state-of-the-art premises with increased space and improved access to leading edge technology and research facilities.

The Opportunity

The Telethon Kids Institute’s Drug Discovery Unit is working at the cutting-edge of peptide-based drug discovery. The research of the unit is funded via a commercial entity named “Phylogica”, which is the first spin-off company out of the Telethon Kids Institute.
Phylogica is committed to solving one of most challenging problems in biology: we seek to deliver therapeutic molecules, both biologics and nucleic acids, into diseased cells. The group has entered into partnerships with 4 of the world’s top 10 pharmaceutical companies and is collaborating with leading academic researchers from around the world. We invest in the best and brightest scientists and seek to create an environment of true and free-flowing collaboration.

The Role

We are now seeking a BSc (Hons) level Molecular Biologist with expertise in mammalian tissue culture, DNA cloning and assay development, to join our Screening and Discovery group. Our ideal candidate is highly motivated, adept and ambitious with strong analytical and conceptualisation skills. Further, the candidate must be able to work productively in a dynamic and interdisciplinary team setting, and be willing to adapt to ongoing research and corporate needs.

Experience

Applicants must demonstrate solid experience in molecular biology, microbiology and tissue culture.  Additional demonstrated skills with flow cytometry, Westerns, ELISAs, peptide handling, protein purification as well as experience in assay automation would be advantageous.
 
This is a full-time fixed-term position for 12 months with a strong prospect of continuation.
 
The successful candidate will be asked to provide a satisfactory National Police Check prior to commencement.

How to Apply:

Applicants should read the Job description and separate Selection Criteria available at www.telethonkids.org.au

Applicants MUST include:

1. A statement addressing the Selection Criteria (separate attachment)
2. The applicant’s curriculum vitae
3. The contact details of two current referees

Forward your application to [email protected].

Please quote the position title in the subject heading of your email application.

For further information about this position please contact: Dr Tatjana Heinrich, [email protected] or Dr Shane Stone, [email protected]

Closing Date: Monday 30 July 2018, 5pm