Research Assistant - Immunology & Urinary Tract Diseases

University of Sydney; Camperdown; On-site; AUD 84,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extension possible up to 2 years

Salary with superannuation

Job summary

The University of Sydney’s School of Medical Sciences invites applications for a Research Assistant in Immunology and Urinary Tract Diseases, based at the Camperdown Campus. This full-time role supports preclinical and translational research under Dr Malcolm Starkey, contributing to studies from molecules to therapies.

The successful candidate will work with mouse models, molecular biology techniques and biospecimens, performing laboratory procedures, maintaining records and ensuring safety.

Qualifications

• Honours degree (first class honours or equivalent) in immunology, microbiology, biomedical science or equivalent.
• Experience with mouse models and biospecimens.
• Experience with molecular and cellular biology techniques.
• Ability to maintain accurate research records.

Responsibilities

• Assist laboratory-based research on urinary tract disease.
• Develop and implement experimental protocols and procedures.
• Perform procedures per established protocols and SOPs.
• Assist with preclinical mouse studies and tissue collection.
• Undertake molecular, cellular and immunological techniques.
• Support tissue processing, histology and image analysis.
• Maintain accurate research records and data.
• Contribute to data interpretation and reporting.

Skills

Mouse models

Lab techniques

Record keeping

Communication

Education

Honours degree (First class) in immunology or related

Tools

Molecular biology

Histology

Job description

The University of Sydney’s School of Medical Sciences invites applications for a Research Assistant in Immunology and Urinary Tract Diseases, based at the Camperdown Campus. This full-time role supports preclinical and translational research under Dr Malcolm Starkey, contributing to studies from molecules to therapies.

The successful candidate will work with mouse models, molecular biology techniques and biospecimens, performing laboratory procedures, maintaining records and ensuring safety.