Research Assistant in MND cell and mouse model Job Vacancy in Macquarie University North Ryde NSW – Updated today

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Company Name : Macquarie University
Location : North Ryde NSW
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Seeking a Research Assistant with expertise in using cellular and rodent models to be part of a research team investigating treatments for neurodegenerative diseases.
THE ROLE
Salary Package: From $75,400 to $85,728 per annum (HEW level 5) plus annual leave loading and 17% superannuation
Appointment Type: Full time, Fixed term for 12 months
Macquarie University (North Ryde) location
The Role
We are seeking a motivated and talented Research Assistant with a background in cellular models of neurodegenerative diseases such as motor neuron disease (MND) to join the Centre for Motor Neuron Disease at Macquarie University. The role will provide support to projects examining the cellular mechanisms and molecular pathways of neurodegeneration in MND and assessing novel treatment strategies in cell and mouse models.
About You
You will be a motivated and organised researcher who takes initiative when completing research project tasks and demonstrates attention to detail and quality in your work. You enjoy working with animal models and performing laboratory protocols with precision and attention to detail. You enjoy working both independently and as part of a team. You are also skilled in performing data analysis and are competent in using MS Office, data management and statistical analysis packages.
About Us
Macquarie is the university of pioneering minds . Globally recognised as one of Australia’s leading research universities, Macquarie is a place where extraordinary new possibilities come to light. We’ve helped people to hear, introduced wireless internet technology to the world and broken through traditional boundaries by appointing the Australia’s first female vice-chancellor.
Macquarie University’s Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences builds on our aspiration to have the nation’s first fully integrated Academic Health Sciences Centre under a university’s leadership. It brings together the excellent work of medical and allied-health clinicians and researchers across the University and around the country, with unparalleled access to the world-leading clinical resources and research facilities found only on our campus
The Centre for Motor Neuron Disease is well integrated into the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences and the Macquarie Medical School, has established state-of-the-art research facilities and offers outstanding development options including an active Early Career Researcher support network (‘EnCouRage’). The lab offers excellent research opportunities in a team of >70 staff working on MND.
Macquarie is a university engaged with the real and often complex problems and opportunities that define our lives. Since our foundation 54 years ago, we have aspired to be a different type of university. Over the years, we’ve grown to become the centre of a vibrant local and global community. Connect with us today .
To Apply
To be considered for this position, please apply online by submitting your cv and a separate (2-page maximum) cover letter that demonstrates how you meet the following selection criteria:
Essential
Recent honours or masters degree in science, medical science or related discipline.
Experience working with cellular models, including cell culture, transfection, immunocytochemistry and immunoblot analysis.
Demonstrated experience in confocal microscopy and image analysis.
Familiar with MND pathology and/or knowledge with neurodegenerative disease.
Exceptional organisational and time management skills and ability to work with a variety of projects at the same time.
Experience with mouse brain histology, such as tissue processing, sectioning, immunohistochemistry and knowledge in mouse brain neuroanatomy would be desirable.
Experience with cellular treatment studies would be beneficial.
Knowledge in autophagy pathways and/or mitochondria biology (desirable).
Demonstrated success contributing independently and within a team to research, preferably in a PC2 or QC2 laboratory
Knowledge of and demonstrated understanding of neuroanatomy is preferred
This position requires you to comply with occupational screening, assessment and vaccinations in line with Macquarie University requirements.
Given current Australian Government COVID-19 border restrictions applications for this position are only being accepted from Australian citizens or permanent residents or people currently residing in Australia with full working rights.
Specific Role Enquiries: Dr Angela Laird, Senior Research Fellow and Group Leader at the Centre for MND Research at angela.laird@mq.edu.au
General Enquiries: Rohana Nagarajah, HR Administrator on (02) 9850 8352 or at rohana.nagarajah@mq.edu.au
Closing date: Monday 14 March 2022 at 11:55pm AEST
If you’re already part of the Macquarie Group (MQ University, U@MQ, MQ Health, MGSM), you’ll need to apply through your employee Workday account. To apply for this job: Login to Workday and go to the Careers App > Find Jobs.
Applications Close:
14/03/2022 11:59 PM
Equity & Diversity Statement
At Macquarie University, we are committed to providing a working environment where each individual is valued, respected and supported to progress. Our priority is to ensure culture, policies and processes are truly inclusive and that no-one is disadvantaged on the basis of their Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity, gender, culture, disability, LGBTIQA+ identities, family and caring responsibilities, age, or religion. We encourage everyone who meets the selection criteria and shares Macquarie University’s values of scholarship, empowerment and integrity to apply.
Learn more about our progress towards Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
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