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:
0045575Location:
ParkvilleRole type:
Full-time; ContinuingFaculty:
Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry, and Health SciencesDepartment/School:
Department of Biochemistry and Pharmacology, School of Biomedical SciencesSalary:
Academic A – $80,258 – $108,906 p.a.
plus 17% super 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.
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.
Demonstrated expertise in relevant image analysis applications including FIJI/Image J & Imaris.
This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check.
Please note:
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
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)
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