You are applying for the position of Postdoctoral Scientist for Hudson Institute of Medical Research.
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The primary site for this position is: Melbourne
The postdoctoral scientist will report to the Research Group Head and maintain close working relationships with the cancer research team.
SELECTION CRITERIA The role will suit someone who is: Ethical and compliance-oriented thinkerHighly collaborative and team-orientedExperienced in cellular and animal modelsInterested in contributing to childhood cancer researchPostdoctoral qualification or other relevant research qualification in health and medical disciplines.2 years postdoctoral research experience in health and medical disciplines.Experience with mammalian tissue culture, molecular biology techniques.Experience with live mouse modelsFamiliarity in bioinformaticsYour responsibilities include: Working with Patient-derived cell lines, mouse xenograft, GEMM modelsFunctional and molecular analysis of childhood cancer (e.g.
Western, FACS, CRISPR)Data analysis alongside bioinformaticians (e.g.
RNA-seq, WGS, DepMap)Develop hypotheses and conduct experiments to test/validate research findingsWill contribute significant intellectual input into the technical aspects of research directionEMPLOYMENT TERMS This position is a fixed term contract role in a full-time (1.0 FTE) capacity.
Salary is based on RES A, dependent on level of experience.
Superannuation of 11.5% and very attractive salary packaging options are available.
If you feel this role is the right fit for you, please apply with your resume, cover letter outlining your interest and experience, and responses against the Selection Criteria.
Applications will close after 4 weeks from the date of advertising.
Applications will be reviewed as they come through.
Only successful candidates will be contacted.
about us We are a global bioscience medical research leader, Hudson Institute advances healthcare through ground-breaking, collaborative medical research discoveries and their translation into real-world impact.
Our research programs deliver in five areas of medical need: Inflammation, Cancer, Reproductive health, Newborn health, and Hormones and health.
Hudson is a community of researchers, students, and professional service staff who work towards achieving discoveries that improve human health.
We are driven by our values such as Excellence, Innovation, Partnerships, and Community.
We are committed to making a positive difference to the lives of people in Australia and around the world.
We offer: A proud Certified Family Friendly Workplace!Paid parental leaveOnsite Gym with personal trainersGenerous salary packaging with significant tax benefitsOpportunities for Career and Professional DevelopmentFree Employee Assistance programHudson social club with institute events all year!OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION Hudson is committed to empowering our people and harnessing their diversity to build an inclusive and equitable work environment.
We actively encourage applications from people with a disability, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, and people with diverse genders and sexualities.
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We strongly encourage any Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.
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Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia. As Hudson Institute is located within a Healthcare setting, the CHO (and Monash Health) mandatory vaccination mandates apply to all Hudson employees.
As part of the application process, evidence of an immunisation history statement or COVID-19 Digital Certificate is required.
No offers of employment will be made without the appropriate evidence being provided.
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