Research Officer - Biochemistry

Job Description

Duration: 12-month fixed-term appointment Remuneration: $80,603 - $92,585 pa HEW Level 05 (plus 17% employer superannuation) Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them The Opportunity Join Prof. Jamie Rossjohn’s innovative research team at Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute! We are seeking a dedicated and highly skilled Research Officer to provide exceptional research services and support the operations of our cutting-edge lab. As a Research Officer, you will play a vital role in advancing the delivery of our research program outcomes. The responsibilities will include preparing lab materials, performing administrative and operational tasks, and assisting with key projects in T cell immunity. The successful candidate will provide essential laboratory and administrative support, including administering experiments and collecting data to meet research objectives. The role will stay updated on developments in the field through collaboration with staff and attending relevant meetings and seminars. Additionally, you will assist with the cloning, overexpression, and purification of proteins for biophysical experiments and x-ray crystallography, playing a pivotal role in advancing our research program. You will provide expert advice and timely support to both researchers and students. If you are committed to scientific excellence and eager to contribute to groundbreaking biomedical research, and have experience in biochemistry, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. About Monash University At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking – a place where great things happen. Join the pursuit of our purpose to build a better future for ourselves and our communities - #ChangeIt with us. Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents. Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion. Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University. Enquiries: Professor Jamie Rossjohn, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute +61 3 (9902 9252) Applications Close: Wednesday 26 March 2025, 11:55pm AEDT Monash University recognises that its Australian campuses are located on the unceded lands of the people of the Kulin nations, and pays its respects to their elders, past and present. #J-18808-Ljbffr