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Research Officer

Murdoch Childrens Research Institute
  • 12-month Full Time Contract with a possible extension
  • Attractive Salary $101,035 -$108,451+ Super
  • Salary Packaging Benefits

Who We Are

Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI)

At MCRI we share a powerful vision; to re-imagine the future of child health. We are the home to many life-changing scientific discoveries. We believe that no question is too impossible to try and answer. We are renowned for our cutting edge focus on early interventions, improved diagnosis, prevention and development of potential cures. Our success is founded on a philosophy of collaboration through a multi-disciplinary approach to solving the toughest questions in child health. MCRI is a proud member of the Australian Network on Disability. We are committed to creating a positive working environment which values all backgrounds and experiences. We strive to foster an inclusive culture that is underpinned by equal opportunity for all and a culture based on respect, consideration and dignity.

The Opportunity at MCRI:

The purpose of this position is to create a functional interface between the clinical and research arms of type 1 diabetes (T1D) related activities within the Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) and Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) campus, with the long-term aim of establishing an immunotherapy pipeline for T1D patients within the RCH. This role will require the integration of laboratory-based discovery research with analysis of patient samples to build a wholistic picture of autoimmunity in children with T1D, forming a foundation for the creation of positive clinical outcomes. The position will incorporate both laboratory (0.8 FTE) and clinical (0.2 FTE) work and will be supported by a part time research assistant, research nurse and project manager.

Your Responsibilities:

  • Undertaking discovery research into the mechanisms underlying autoimmunity in T1D.
  • Providing supervision and support to junior medical staff (Fellows and SRMO), and provision of training and education to the department’s staff and medical students.

About You:

  • Experience in Paediatric Endocrinology at a Consultant or Senior/Post-doctoral Fellow level.
  • PhD qualification pertinent to Type 1 Diabetes, immunology, and stem cell biology.

Apply now! For more information, please refer to the position description. Any specific questions related to this position should be directed to Prof Fergus Cameron on [email protected] using the subject line: Research Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Applications to include Cover Letter, Response to Key Selection Criteria and Resume in one document.

All applicants, please be aware that in line with the Victorian Chief Health Officer’s Directions, all MCRI and VCGS workers must be fully vaccinated, unless a medical exception applies. Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government COVID-19 Digital Immunisation Certificate/s or evidence of medical exception or evidence of vaccination booking as part of our pre-employment requirements.

Please note, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

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