Job Title: Research Assistant
This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled and enthusiastic Research Assistant to contribute to innovative research projects at the Dementia Research Centre.
The Role:
* We are seeking a highly motivated and meticulous individual with strong analytical skills and a keen interest in drug development and neuroscience to join our dynamic team.
* As a Research Assistant, you will provide experimental, technical and administrative support on a range of research activities including assay development, in vitro drug screening, cell culture and microscopy analysis.
* You will work closely with senior researchers and postdoctoral fellows to design, conduct and analyze experiments, and develop high-quality laboratory records and protocols.
* In addition, you will assist in the preparation of research data, reports and manuscripts for publication.
About You:
* you should be a motivated and meticulous individual who takes initiative when completing assigned research project tasks.
* you will enjoy working both independently and as part of a team and will be able to actively participate in group analysis work.
* you should have a strong service and quality focus ensuring high levels of accuracy when completing tasks.
About Us:
Our 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 world-leading clinical resources and research facilities found only on our campus.
The Macquarie Medical School is committed to improving patient health through world-class fundamental and translational medical research.
Within the School is the Dementia Research Centre which provides an environment for innovative, interdisciplinary research for dementia and basic neuroscience.
The Dementia Research Centre is committed to providing a unique and supportive mentoring program to allow the growth of future leaders for neuroscience research.
About the Role:
This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of people living with dementia and their families.
you will be working alongside a talented team of researchers, clinicians and students who are dedicated to advancing our understanding of dementia and developing effective treatments.
The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work on a range of research projects, from laboratory-based experiments to data analysis and manuscript preparation.
They will also have the opportunity to develop their skills in scientific writing, presentation and communication, and to participate in conferences and workshops.
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