Research Technician Full-time NEW

Research Technician

The position will carry out experimental work related to understanding how mutations in IRF4 and other transcription factors cause primary immunodeficiencies and cancer. The Technical Officer position will be a member of the Enders Laboratory within the Division of Immunology and Infectious Disease, JCSMR.

The Research Technician reports to A/Prof Anselm Enders at the John Curtin School of Medical Research, Division of Immunology and Infectious Disease, and will work under his general direction and that of lab member/s. They are required to work closely with staff and students within the group, and hence the role may also provide support, advice and training to staff and students.

The Australian National University has an international reputation for research and education relevant to the health and well-being of the population of Australia, as well as that of the developing world. This is achieved through discovery research, applied research in health service settings, research-led teaching in health and medical sciences, and the translation of research findings into practice and policy. The John Curtin School of Medical Research (JCSMR) is a leading centre of medical research in Australia with research addressing fundamental biomedical problems of significance to human disease.

The ANU College of Science and Medicine encompasses the following disciplines: Astronomy and Astrophysics, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Physics, Medicine and Psychology, and Medical Research. It is also home to various cross-disciplinary and specialist institutes and centres. Staff and students within the ANU College of Science and Medicine conduct research and deliver research-led education programs spanning the entire breadth of the sciences, supported by extensive international networks and world-class facilities.

For further information please contact, Professor Anselm Enders, Hiring Manager, E: anselm.enders@anu.edu.au

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on indigenous.employment@anu.edu.au ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to people of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, click here. For enquiries about the application process, or if you require reasonable adjustment to apply for this role, please contact the hiring manager on the above listed details.

In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:

• A statement addressing the selection criteria.
• A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.
• Other documents, if required.

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position. Please note: The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.