Role Summary
Research Officer role with University of Melbourne based in Parkville, NSW, AU. The role is a full‐time fixed‐term position until May 2027 in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology located at the Doherty Institute. The successful candidate will investigate B and T cell responses to viral infection and vaccination, using mouse models and human studies, and support the development of next‐generation vaccine strategies.
Key Responsibilities
* Design, perform and analyse immunological experiments on B and T cell responses to key viral pathogens.
* Maintain accurate experimental records and manage data analysis using FlowJo and GraphPad Prism; prepare publication‐quality figures.
* Contribute to manuscripts, grant applications and conference presentations and communicate findings to investigators and collaborators.
* Support training and day‐to‐day supervision of honours students, graduate researchers and newer laboratory staff.
* Assist with laboratory organisation, ordering, equipment maintenance and compliance with biosafety, ethics and OHS requirements.
Essential Qualifications
* PhD in Immunology or a related discipline with deep knowledge of adaptive immune responses.
* Experience handling experimental mice and human blood or tissue samples in biomedical research settings.
* Hands‐on expertise in flow cytometry and in‐vitro immunological assays such as ELISA or ELISPOT.
* Strong quantitative skills, including experience with FlowJo, GraphPad Prism and standard office software packages.
* Ability to design, troubleshoot and optimise experiments independently or with minimal supervision.
* Interest in infectious disease immunology, with experience in germinal centre biology, transcriptional profiling or mentoring junior researchers.
Benefits
* 17 % superannuation.
* Flexible work arrangements and inclusive workplace culture.
* Career development opportunities and access to learning platforms.
* Salary packaging and discounted services, including health insurance.
* Health and well‐being programs, Employee Assistance Programme and cultural/recreational benefits.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child‐safe organization. The diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities and experiences.
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