Role type
Full Time (1.0 FTE); Fixed-Term for 1 year
Faculty
Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department / School
Department of Microbiology & Immunology
Salary
Level A: $87,266 - $118,416 p.a. plus 17% super
Responsibilities
* Independent research role in molecular parasitology with publication and funding opportunity.
* Lead and deliver research projects: plan, perform and troubleshoot experiments combining molecular parasitology with metabolomics and transcriptomics to meet project milestones.
* Analyse, record and communicate data: conduct qualitative and statistical analyses, maintain accurate experimental records, and report results to investigators and collaborators.
* Mentor and collaborate: supervise and train honours and graduate students, assist colleagues with experiments, and present data at lab meetings and scientific forums.
* Manage laboratory operations: maintain SOPs, databases, inventories and equipment; assist with ethics/OGTR submissions, ordering and routine OH&S responsibilities.
Qualifications
* Hands on experience with Plasmodium cell culture and molecular assays.
* Skilled in metabolomics or transcriptomics workflows and in interpreting omics data.
* Strong statistical and data analysis skills and ability to present findings clearly.
* Experience in mentoring junior researchers and contributing to publications.
* Adherence to biosafety procedures and support laboratory management and compliance.
Benefits
* Build future financial security with 17% superannuation.
* Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by a commitment to inclusion and well‐being.
* Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs such as Academic Women in Leadership and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning.
* Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower work‐life balance and well‐being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave and cultural leave.
* Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services such as Bupa health insurance, and discounts for cultural and recreational benefits.
* Health and well‐being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program.
Your new team – Department of Microbiology & Immunology
The Department prides itself on offering world‐class training in microbiology and immunology led by teaching specialists and teaching‐research academics. Research‐led teaching in infection and immunity provides superb training for undergraduate and graduate students alike. The Department is also home to the Victorian Public Health Laboratory for Microbiology, known as the Microbiological Diagnostic Unit (MDU), which provides advice and services in public health microbiology.
Equal Opportunity and Diversity
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child‐safe organisation. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences and are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We are committed to a barrier‐free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing adjustments throughout. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team.
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