• Role Type: 2 year full time contract
• Salary: $106,667 p.a plus super

The opportunity:

A/Prof. Daniel Pellicci heads the Cellular Immunology Group within the Infection and Immunity Theme at the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute. His research involves tracking the immune response before, during and after infection with disease. The purpose of this position is to find a highly motivated post-doctoral researcher to perform experiments and see projects through to completion in a timely manner. This position would suit those that already have research experience within the field of cellular immunology, particularly those with cell culture and flow cytometry experience. This person would also be involved in supervising junior staff/students and be required to present their research in lab meetings and within scientific meetings.

The role will see you with primary responsibility of

• Maintain accurate and detailed records of all experiments conducted.
• Comply with lab documentation requirements, and assist in general lab maintenance
• Contribute to training and supervision of new staff and students
• Undertake Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) and Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) responsibilities and take responsibility for routine reviews of laboratory practices

About You:

• PhD qualification
• Appropriate level of expertise gained from a combination of experience, training or professional accreditation
• Demonstrated capacity to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Excellent time management, organisational and analytical problem-solving skills
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Strong computer skills, including spreadsheets, database programs, statistics and word processing

For full viewing of responsibilities and requirements please refer to the position description.

What’s in it for you?

• Maximise Your Pay: Benefit from salary packaging, including entertainment and novated leases
• Flexible Working Options: Enjoy a variety of flexible work arrangements.
• Join a Reputable Organisation: Take advantage of a unique opportunity to be part of a respected research institute
• Make a Difference: Collaborate with a team passionate about making a positive impact

Who we are

Murdoch Children’s Research Institute envisions a transformative future for child health. Our institute is a hub of impactful scientific breakthroughs, particularly in early interventions, enhanced diagnosis, prevention, and potential cures. We thrive on collaborative, multidisciplinary problem-solving to address challenging queries in child health. Committed to inclusivity and respect, we foster a positive working environment that values diverse backgrounds and experiences. As a proud member of the Australian Network on Disability and a dedicated supporter of Science Australia Gender Equity (SAGE), we uphold principles of equal opportunity and diverse representation.

We are committed to the safety of children and young people and takes a zero-tolerance approach to all forms of child abuse, exploitation and harm. Child safety is prioritised in our decision-making at all levels of the Institute.

Join Us!

If you believe this role is a good fit for you, please apply by submitting:

• Your resume

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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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A position description is attached.