Research Assistant, Motor Neuron Disease Full-time

Research Scientist

In this role, you will conduct research into understanding the pathogenic role of skeletal muscle in Motor Neuron Disease (MND). You will be involved in all aspects of research, from the conduct of experiments, through to the analysis of data, contribution to writing of research manuscripts and administrative duties.

This role involves the conduct of laboratory-based studies into skeletal muscle in Motor Neuron Disease. This will require a significant amount of in vitro and in vivo experimentation, as well as face to face contact with people living with Motor Neuron Disease. In addition, the role will also involve general administrative duties.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Coordinate and conduct all aspects of a research project investigating the role of skeletal muscle in Motor Neuron Disease (MND)
• Maintain mouse colonies
• Work with PhD students and research staff to facilitate the progress of research projects
• Troubleshooting of issues with scientific/technical equipment

Safety

• Contributes to the safe and efficient operation of research equipment, infrastructure, methodologies and protocols
• Ensures the appropriate inventory, storage, handling and disposal of chemicals, equipment, stores and/or samples/specimens

Research and administrative support

• Assist with drafting and submitting research documentation, including ethics and funding applications
• Assist with routine team administration
• Assist with preparing reports, graphs, figures and presentations on research outcomes at different stages of the research cycle outcomes

Any other duties as reasonably directed by your supervisor

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, education check etc.

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.