Research Assistant - Cancer Immunotherapy
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* Exciting opportunity to join Professor Cameron Turtle as a Research Assistant
* Base Salary starting at $89,755 + 17% superannuation
About the opportunity
Professor Cameron Turtle is the CLEARbridge Chair in Cancer Immunotherapy. Professor Turtle leads clinical and laboratory research teams developing and conducting clinical trials of genetically modified cellular (CAR-T cell) immunotherapies for patients with haematologic malignancies. We are seeking a Research Assistant to join Professor Turtle.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
* carry out relevant lab-based research
* ensure meticulous record keeping and data management
* assist with various research support requirements
* collaborate with other team members and research teams
* assist in preparation of data for publication.
About you
The following skills are advantageous:
* understanding of human T-cell immunology
* ficoll separation and cryopreservation of human PBMCs
* T cell culture, phenotypic and functional assays
* multi-parameter flow cytometry
* lentiviral transduction
* excellent interpersonal skills across a range of stakeholders
* strong research methodology skills in immunotherapy or cancer
* ability to work independently, as well as in a team.
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 completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. 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.
EEO statement
At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Ajaypal Singh, Recruitment Operations by email to ajaypal.singh@sydney.edu.au.
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