Job Title Research Assistant Mass-spectrometry Job Description

An excellent opportunity is available for a mass-spectrometry focussed Research Assistant to join the Ubiquitin Signalling Centre / Komander lab at Australia’s pre-eminent biomedical research institute.

About the Position The role of the Research Assistant is to provide technical and operational support for mass-spectrometry‑based research relating to NoPro clipping, as recently published by the Komander lab. Research Assistants enable and facilitate research, contributing skills and expertise to projects within the group and with external collaborators, under the general direction of the Laboratory Head. In this case, a candidate is required to have ample experience in mass‑spectrometry, ideally with hands‑on experience in mass spectrometry sample processing, data acquisition and data analysis. The Research Assistant will be responsible for receiving and processing samples, running experiments, and analysing and presenting data to internal and external collaborators. The candidate will also be encouraged to improve existing or develop current method workflows, and contribute to general mass‑spectrometry capabilities of the lab and Centre.

Selection Criteria

Essential Knowledge and Skills

- Masters or PhD in biochemistry with a strong focus on mass‑spectrometry
- Demonstrated laboratory research experience
- Computer skills relating to MS data analysis, and ability to accurately record data, results and the development of new methods
- Project management, excellent oral and written communication and reporting skills

Desirable Knowledge and Skills

- experience in the ubiquitin system, and/or ubiquitin/Ubl proteomics

Personal Qualities





- Good communication skills and the ability to work constructively within a team environment
- Ability to work as part of a team using experimental protocols
- Project management skills, including tracking collaborative samples from receipt to data analysis and publishing
- Excellent attention to detail, ensuring that data, methods and theories are accurate, of high‑quality and accessible to other researchers
- Ability to manage time effectively and be reliable and approachable
- Willing to take direction and have progress reviewed where required

Terms of Appointment

This position is initially available for 1 year, with extension funding dependent in a full time capacity. Salary is RSE 5-6 ($84,479 - $106,069) with potential for increase depending on qualification and seniority. Very attractive salary packaging options are available for general living expenses, meal entertainment, novated leasing and more. 12% superannuation payable, plus up to a further 5% after the first 6 months of service via our matching superannuation scheme.

General enquiries can be directed to David Komander - [email protected]. A position description is available here.

Application Closing Date: Sunday 30 August 2026.

WEHI’s commitment to diversity and inclusion





At WEHI we strive to foster a flexible working workplace that encourages individual differences and promotes collaboration and creativity. We recognise that talent does not sit within a single identifiable group in our society and that WEHI’s ability to shape contemporary scientific thinking and deliver leading professional services relies on a diversity of thought within our organisation. Our action to promote gender equality has been recognised with an Athena SWAN Bronze Award from Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) and we offer a range of support for women researchers. Our commitment to celebrating diversity and addressing inequities is further demonstrated through our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, Gender Action Plan, Reconciliation Action Plan and our WE-Pride network for LGBTQIA+ staff and students. We actively encourage applications from, people with a disability, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people and people with diverse genders and sexualities. Should you require support during the recruitment process due to special needs or consideration, please contact the People and Culture team.

WEHI’s commitment to Indigenous employment

WEHI is working to create a future where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples will be engaged at the scientific frontier, making exciting discoveries and decisions about the future of health in this country, and part of a leading professional services workforce supporting the realisation of these discoveries. We are committed to creating a culturally safe workplace and offering career development and leadership opportunities to First Nations staff and students. We strongly encourage any Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

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