Research Fellow (Level BRF)

• Open to Australian Aboriginal Peoples and UniSA employees only
• Part-time (0.4FTE), fixed term contract from 29 November 2022 to 31 December 2023
• Commencement Salary: $104,838 pro rata per annum (plus 17% superannuation)

About the Role 

The Research Fellow will implement and
conduct high quality scientific research and report on research
outcomes in line with the goals and milestones of the Cytokine
Receptor Laboratory1, facilitating collaboration and translation of
research findings. Specifically, the identification, characterisation
and translational development of novel antibodies specific for a
mutant form of the CALR protein.  

About The Centre for Cancer Biology

The Centre for Cancer Biology (CCB) is an alliance
between the University of South Australia and CALHN and is co-located
with other cancer-focussed researchers within a purpose-built building
in Adelaide’s Biotech and Medical Precinct. The CCB studies the
fundamental causes of cancer in order to find new ways to prevent and
treat the disease and is a recognised hub for innovative science
leading to breakthrough therapies.

Core Responsibilities 

• Contribute to planning of research
  by participating in and organising research planning discussions
• Contribute to the execution of
  research by designing, performing and assessing research studies 
• Contribute to the dissemination of
  new knowledge and concepts arising from research activities by
  preparing scientific papers 
• Contribute to a safe and ethical
  working environment by complying with human ethics, animal ethics,
  privacy and other appropriate guidelines 

Essential Skills and Experience

• A PhD in a relevant discipline
• Experience, as judged by grants and
  publications, in relevant areas of research and a substantial
  knowledge of laboratory procedures relevant to the research project/s 
• Demonstrated previous experience in
  the generation, analysis, handling, development and
  characterisation of antibody reagents from a range of different species
• Demonstrated experience in
  recording, analysing, presenting and disseminating research to
  stakeholders including competency in the preparation of papers for
  high quality publications or posters for conference presentations
• Demonstrated previous experience and
  competency in the management of research projects, collaborations
  and research governance

Benefits 

Getting a great job working with the
best is just the start. UniSA rewards its staff with a wide variety of
benefits such as: 

• Access to great personal development opportunities 
• Generous superannuation
  contributions of 17% 
• Employee assistance and development programs 
• Staff study support 
• Various on-site services available
  at our campuses which may include on-site gym membership 

How to Apply 

The online application form will list
the specific selection criteria that you need to address.  
 
Please address your cover letter
to Emma Kelvin, Consultant: Recruitment Central.
 For further information about the position or the recruitment
process, please contact UniSA Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 0482
or via email at [email protected] using job reference
number 4399. 

Applications close: 11.30pm Monday 26
September 2022

To be eligible to apply for internal
positions, you must either identify as an Australian Aboriginal
Person, or be a current UniSA continuing, fixed-term or casual staff
member at the time the position is advertised and have the legal
right to work in Australia for the term of appointment.

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