Research Associate - Chemistry

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The School of Chemistry at UNSW is recognised nationally and internationally, for producing world-class fundamental and applied research in the field of Chemical Sciences to address real-world challenges. The School's research is focused on five key themes: Health, Energy. Advanced Materials, New Chemical Frontiers and Knowledge Exchange.

The Research Associate is part of an Australian Research Centre Training Centre on Next-Gen Technologies in Biomedical Analysis, based in the School of Chemistry at the University of New South Wales. The Research Associate will be involved in developing 3D cell models using a 3D bioprinter for understanding drug action.

About the role

• $106k - $113k plus 17% Superannuation and annual leave loading
• Fixed Term – 12 months
• Full-time (35 hours per week)

The role of Research Associate reports to Scientia Professor Justin Gooding and has no direct reports.

Specific responsibilities for this role include:

• Lead and manage a linkage research project focused on developing in vitro 3D immunooncology model and biotherapeutics drug testing.
• Contribute independently or as a team member in collaborative research with a focus to drive the success of the Linkage relationship and enhance the quality of research outcomes.
• Design and execute experiments to create complex 3D immunooncology model using RASTRUM for evaluating the efficacy of novel immunotherapeutic agents.
• Develop and optimise drug screening assays to validate compatibility, showcase workflow and identify potential immunooncology drug candidates.
• Analyse experimental data, interpret results, and support the dissemination of research outcomes through appropriate channels and outlets.
• Prepare and present findings at internal meetings, external project update meetings with the collaborators and scientific conferences and workshops.
• Assist with the supervision of research students in the research area where required.
• Align with and actively demonstrate the UNSW Values in Action: Our Behaviours and the UNSW Code of Conduct.
• Cooperate with all health and safety policies and procedures of the university and take all reasonable care to ensure that your actions or omissions do not impact on the health and safety of yourself or others.

About the successful applicant
(Selection Criteria)

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A PhD in biology, biomedicine or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in immunology and/or immunooncology research.
• Demonstrated experience in biotherapeutics drug development and testing.
• Demonstrated experience in working with external partners.
• Proven commitment to proactively keeping up to date with discipline knowledge and developments.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake high quality academic research and conduct independent research with limited supervision as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills, with a track record of publications and conference presentations relative to opportunity.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships.
• Evidence of highly developed interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact with a diverse range of stakeholders and students.
• An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
• Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.

You should systematically address the selection criteria listed above in your application.

Please apply online - applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed.

Contact:
Justin Gooding
E: [email protected]

Applications close: May 20^th, 2024

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