Full time, 2 Year Fixed Term Contract (with possibility of extension) for a Stem Cell Biologist Make a significant contribution to research impact at the School of Medical Sciences Academic Salary A / B + 17% superannuation About the opportunity The School of Medical Sciences is recognised as one of the leading centres for medical science education in the world.
With over 100 years of excellence in education, we are proud to be training the next generations of clinicians and medical scientists who will be leaders in the healthcare community.
Our team of educators and researchers lead internationally competitive research from molecules to medicines, from patient to policy across a range of therapeutic areas.
The Stem Cell Biologist applies and refines their expertise in pluripotent stem cell biology towards generation of neural cell subtypes for applications in cell therapies and disease modelling of neurological conditions.
The outputs will drive development of new therapies for diseases including Parkinson's disease, stroke and motor neuron disease and will contribute to the university's standing as a national leader in pre-clinical neuroscience.
The candidate will engage in research both independently as well as part of a research team.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
Apply established expertise in 2D and 3D directed neural differentiation of human pluripotent stem cell lines as well as refinement of existing differentiation protocols and development of new ones.
Maintain and organise stocks of human pluripotent stem cell lines with responsible oversight, including quality assurance measures.
Train technical staff and students in cell culture and other relevant laboratory techniques.
Generate and formally prepare data for publication, both independently and by working with laboratory team members.
Conduct original research independently and as part of a team, focusing on publication, conference presentations, and developing skills in securing research funding.
Develop and grow a research profile, including publication of peer-reviewed journal articles, conference and/or seminar papers.
Develop research collaborations and engage in translational research that results in knowledge gains and/or technology development, with potential for impact through commercialisation, improved policy or practice, or enhancement to industry, the profession or community.
Contribute to applications for competitive research grants or funding to deliver research impact.
Maintain quality, standards and excellence in research activities and output.
Provide informal mentoring and guidance to lower-level academics and supervise postgraduate research students or projects where appropriate.
Contribute to a positive workplace culture in which diversity of thought, contribution, collaboration, excellence and achieving outcomes are valued and enabled.
Understand and contribute to furthering the university and faculty/school strategic agenda.
Undertake other duties and contribute to projects appropriate within the classification level as required.
About you PhD in a relevant area.
Demonstrated expertise conducting independent research in pluripotent stem cell biology with neural focus.
Proven ability, commitment and passion for engaging in research in areas including pluripotent stem cell biology, neuroscience and disease modelling.
Team-oriented and capable of managing and/or participating in multiple projects as both a leader or collaborator.
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Sponsorship / work rights for Australia Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.
Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position.
Pre-employment checks Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all roles required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University.
Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements.
If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.
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