RESEARCH ASSISTANT
The Doherty Institute, University of Melbourne, seeks a research assistant to work with Professor Stephen Kent and Dr Amy Chung
Summary about this job
Biological & Biomedical Sciences
Company: The University Of Melbourne
Location: Melbourne
Work type: Contract/Temp
Salary: $69,148 - $93,830 p.a. plus 9.5% superannuation
Phone: +61-8-5484-9574
Fax: +61-3-5596-5928
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Detail information about job RESEARCH ASSISTANT. Terms and conditions vacancy
Department of Microbiology and Immunology
Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Salary: $69,148 - $93,830 p.a. plus 9.5% superannuation
The Doherty Institute, University of Melbourne, seeks a research assistant to work with Professor Stephen Kent and Dr Amy Chung. We are interested in understanding the role of antibodies in control of infectious diseases, including HIV, Influenza, Malaria and Mycobacterium Tuberculosis and how they can be utilized in vaccination and antibody therapeutics.
We seek an enthusiastic individual with a strong interest in immunology and infectious diseases. The research assistant, with the support and guidance from senior academic staff, will apply a number of different experimental procedures to characterize and define the role of these antibodies using specialized techniques. Furthermore, the technician will be asked to consult scientific literature, maintain well-documented lab records and contribute to the preparation of research manuscripts.
Exceptional organizational skills, the ability to work within a team atmosphere, and being a self-starter are essential for success in this position.
Close date: 7 Aug 2018
Position Description and Selection Criteria
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