Full time, fixed term for 12 months with the possibility for extension (up to 2 years)
Exciting opportunity to be a Research Assistant in Immunology and Urinary Tract Diseases with the School of Medical Sciences
Based at The Charles Perkins Centre, Camperdown Campus
Base Salary starting from $93,345 + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity
The School of Medical Sciences is recognised as one of the leading centres for medical science in the world. With over 100 years of excellence in education, we are proud to be training the next generation of medical scientists who will be leading members of the medical research community. Our team of researchers lead key internationally competitive research from molecules to medicines, from patient to policy across a range of therapeutic areas.
The Urinary Tract Disease Research Group within the School of Medical Sciences is seeking a highly motivated Research Assistant to join our growing research program investigating chronic and severe urinary tract diseases. Led by Dr Malcolm Starkey, the team combines immunology, microbiology, preclinical disease modelling and translational research approaches to better understand the mechanisms underlying urinary tract diseases to inform future diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.
The successful candidate will contribute to a collaborative research program integrating preclinical models, human biospecimens and translational research approaches. The position provides opportunities to work with unique disease models and multidisciplinary collaborators spanning basic, translational and clinical research.
Current research themes include:
host mechanisms regulating urinary tract health and disease
biomarker discovery for urinary tract infection and cystinuria
preclinical testing of novel therapeutic approaches.

This role offers an excellent chance to develop technical and research skills, contribute to high-quality biomedical research and gain experience across a broad range of experimental approaches in a collaborative research environment.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
assist with laboratory-based research projects investigating urinary tract disease
contribute to the development and implementation of experimental protocols and research procedures
perform experimental procedures in accordance with established protocols, ethical requirements and laboratory standard operating procedures
assist with preclinical mouse studies, including animal monitoring, tissue collection, sample processing and record keeping
undertake molecular, cellular and immunological laboratory techniques to support research projects
assist with tissue processing, histology, microscopy and image analysis
collect, organise and maintain accurate research records, databases and experimental data
assist with data collection, quality control, analysis and interpretation to support research objectives
contribute to the preparation of research reports, publications, ethics applications and grant-related documentation
collaborate with researchers, students and external partners to support project delivery and communicate research progress
assist with laboratory organisation, inventory management and ordering of consumables
support laboratory health, safety and compliance activities, including maintenance of records, procedures and training requirements
participate in laboratory meetings and contribute to a team-oriented research setting
ensure compliance with relevant health, safety, regulatory and University requirements.
undertake other duties appropriate to the classification level of the role.

About you
Essential criteria
honours degree (first class honours or equivalent) in immunology, microbiology, biomedical science, medical science or equivalent research laboratory experience
experience working with mouse models, including animal handling and/or processing of animal tissues and biospecimens
experience with molecular and cellular biology techniques relevant to biomedical research
experience handling, processing and analysing biological specimens
demonstrated ability to maintain accurate laboratory records and research data




strong organisational, time-management and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail
excellent written and verbal communication skills
demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary research team.

Desirable criteria
experience with immunological techniques, including flow cytometry, immunophenotyping, immune cell isolation, or cell culture
experience with molecular biology techniques such as qPCR, nucleic acid extraction, gene expression analysis or genotyping
experience with histology, immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence or tissue imaging
experience with confocal microscopy and quantitative image analysis
experience processing and analysing human biospecimens
experience with organoid systems, primary cell culture or advanced epithelial cell culture models
experience analysing biological datasets using statistical, bioinformatics or image analysis software
experience working within regulated research environments and maintaining compliance or quality documentation.

About the research group
The Urinary Tract Disease Research Group investigates the mechanisms, diagnosis and treatment of urinary tract infections and cystinuria. Our research combines innovative preclinical models, human cohorts and multidisciplinary approaches to address major unmet needs in urinary tract disease. We maintain collaborations with clinicians, patient advocacy organisations, philanthropic partners and industry collaborators to help guide research priorities and maximise opportunities for translation.
Key strengths of the program include:
access to unique and proprietary preclinical models of cystinuria
strong capabilities in immunology and preclinical disease modelling
access to human clinical cohorts and biospecimens
national and international research collaborations
partnerships with clinicians, patient advocacy groups, philanthropy and industry
exposure to research spanning fundamental discovery through to translational application.

The successful candidate will join a dynamic and expanding research environment with excellent opportunities for technical skill development, research training, collaboration and future career progression.
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
Work Rights: you must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Pre-employment checks
Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University's obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.
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2. Cumberland Campus. Home to the Faculty of Health Sciences (based in Lidcombe).
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7. Camden Campus. Contains facilities connected to the Faculty of Veterinary Science and the Faculty of Agriculture and Environment.
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9. Sydney Medical School campuses. These include the School of Rural Health (in Dubbo and Orange), the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Concord Hospital, Westmead Hospital, the Children's Hospital at Westmead, Nepean Hospital, Northern Clinical School, Sydney Adventist Hospital, Broken Hill University Department of Rural Health, and Northern Rivers University Department of Rural Health.
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