Research Fellow in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (Monash University)

Research Fellow Job No.: 599529 Location: Clayton campus Employment Type: Full-time Duration: 12-month Fixed-term appointment Remuneration:$68,040 - $92,343 pa Level A (plus 9.5% employer superannuation) Be inspired, every day Drive your own learning at one of the world’s top 80 universities Take your career in exciting, rewarding directions Everyone needs a platform to launch a satisfying career. At Monash, we give you the space and support to take your career in all kinds of exciting new directions. You’ll have access to quality research, infrastructure and learning facilities, opportunities to collaborate internationally, as well as the grants you’ll need to publish your work. We’re a university full of energetic and enthusiastic minds, driven to challenge what’s expected, expand what we know, and learn from other inspiring, empowering thinkers. The Opportunity An opportunity has arisen to join the immunology and Diabetes Laboratory which is conducting research to identify potential new mechanisms focusing on how diet, the microbiota and microbial SCFA may affect the immune system, gut homeostasis and therefore improving the burden of people with diabetes and related complications. The incumbent will be a highly motivated researcher joining a team with a track record in research excellence. The team utilises a visionary integrative approach stemming from the fields of immunology, metabolism and microbiome research to address fundamental questions in diabetes research. The Research Fellow will be responsible for the conduct of research under limited supervision, development of research-related material, involvement in professional activities and administrative functions connected with the area of research. The successful candidate will have a track record in mouse handling and dissection, flow cytometry, immunohistochemistry, genotyping, real-time PCR, cell culture, ELISA and western blotting. Experience with genomics and 16S bacteria DNA processing, GC-MS, metabolomics, proteomics protocols and preparation of animal ethics applications, and knowledge of bioinformatics would be advantageous. This role is a full-time position; however, flexible working arrangements may be negotiated. At Monash University, we are committed to being a Child Safe organisation. Some positions at the University will require the incumbent to hold a valid Working with Children Check. Your application must address the selection criteria. Please refer to "How to apply for Monash Jobs". Enquiries Dr Eliana Marino Moreno, Head of the Immunology and Diabetes Laboratory, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Eliana.Marino@monash.edu Position Description Research Fellow - Biochemistry Closing Date Friday 6 December 2019, 11:55 pm AEDT If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Bioloxy

Research Fellow

Job No.: 599529

Location: Clayton campus

Employment Type: Full-time

Duration: 12-month Fixed-term appointment

Remuneration:$68,040 - $92,343 pa Level A (plus 9.5% employer superannuation)

Be inspired, every day
Drive your own learning at one of the world’s top 80 universities
Take your career in exciting, rewarding directions

Everyone needs a platform to launch a satisfying career. At Monash, we give you the space and support to take your career in all kinds of exciting new directions. You’ll have access to quality research, infrastructure and learning facilities, opportunities to collaborate internationally, as well as the grants you’ll need to publish your work. We’re a university full of energetic and enthusiastic minds, driven to challenge what’s expected, expand what we know, and learn from other inspiring, empowering thinkers.

The Opportunity

An opportunity has arisen to join the immunology and Diabetes Laboratory which is conducting research to identify potential new mechanisms focusing on how diet, the microbiota and microbial SCFA may affect the immune system, gut homeostasis and therefore improving the burden of people with diabetes and related complications.

The incumbent will be a highly motivated researcher joining a team with a track record in research excellence. The team utilises a visionary integrative approach stemming from the fields of immunology, metabolism and microbiome research to address fundamental questions in diabetes research.

The Research Fellow will be responsible for the conduct of research under limited supervision, development of research-related material, involvement in professional activities and administrative functions connected with the area of research.

The successful candidate will have a track record in mouse handling and dissection, flow cytometry, immunohistochemistry, genotyping, real-time PCR, cell culture, ELISA and western blotting. Experience with genomics and 16S bacteria DNA processing, GC-MS, metabolomics, proteomics protocols and preparation of animal ethics applications, and knowledge of bioinformatics would be advantageous.

This role is a full-time position; however, flexible working arrangements may be negotiated.

At Monash University, we are committed to being a Child Safe organisation. Some positions at the University will require the incumbent to hold a valid Working with Children Check.

Your application must address the selection criteria. Please refer to "How to apply for Monash Jobs".

Enquiries

Dr Eliana Marino Moreno, Head of the Immunology and Diabetes Laboratory, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Eliana.Marino@monash.edu

Position Description

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