Organisation/Company: UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE
Research Field: Biological sciences
Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2) / First Stage Researcher (R1)
Country: Australia
Application Deadline: 29 Sep 2024 - 00:00 (UTC)
Type of Contract: Permanent
Job Status: Full-time
Offer Description Job no:
0045575 Location:
Parkville Role type:
Full-time; Continuing Faculty:
Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry, and Health Sciences Department/School:
Department of Biochemistry and Pharmacology, School of Biomedical Sciences Salary:
Academic A – $80,258 – $108,906 p.a. plus 17% super Use your microscopy skills to provide collaborative support for biomedical researchers using high-end optical microscopes in their research.
Work in a collaborative and dynamic team.
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity for a Platform Applications Specialist to join the Biological Optical Microscopy Platform at the University of Melbourne. The Biological Optical Microscopy Platform provides research support for biomedical researchers using high-end optical microscopes in their research, including confocal, live-cell, super-resolution, high-content, multi-photon, slide scanning and lightsheet microscopes and associated data analysis software. The position will report to the platform manager and work with a team of academic and professional staff supporting use of the platform capability. Your responsibilities will include:
Provide high-level expertise, advice and assistance to researchers to undertake research projects utilising platform equipment. In collaboration with the research groups, contribute to the data generation/interpretation and manuscript drafting/submission of peer-reviewed journals. Develop training content & workshops for advanced microscopy applications. Provide effective training of research staff & students on platform equipment.
Who We Are Looking For
To be successful in this role you will have excellent teamwork and communication skills, enabling you to work effectively with various internal and external stakeholders. You will also demonstrate excellent organisational skills, which enable you to evaluate and manage competing demands in a dynamic environment. You will also have: PhD (or equivalent experience) in the biological sciences using model organisms or organoids. Demonstrated research expertise in tissue clearing/lightsheet microscopy and other advanced optical microscopy applications relevant to the platform (e.g. Confocal Microscopy, High-Content Imaging and Super-Resolution Microscopy Applications). Demonstrated expertise in relevant image analysis applications including FIJI/Image J & Imaris.
Please note:
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia. Your New Team – Department of Biochemistry and Pharmacology
The Department of Biochemistry and Pharmacology has critical mass, interdisciplinary teaching and a remarkable breadth and depth in research expertise that underpin our key themes of molecular understanding of biology and disease, translational research, drug discovery and development. The majority of the Department's research laboratories are located in the Bio21 Molecular Science and Biotechnology Institute affording excellent access to state-of-the-art technology platforms. What We Offer You!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
Resume
Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
The responses against the Selection Criteria (found in the Position Description)
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Nick Petersen via email at
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