Research Assistant – Human Brown Fat
Job No:
GC206
Location:
Darlinghurst
The Garvan Institute of Medical Research is one of Australia’s leading medical research institutes, with over 600 scientists, students and support staff. We pioneer study into the most widespread diseases affecting our community today, including cancer, neurodegenerative and mental diseases, disorders of the immune system, diabetes and obesity, osteoporosis and other skeletal disorders.
The Clinical Diabetes, Appetite and Metabolism Laboratory at the Garvan Institute conducts clinical research studies to increase our understanding of the mechanisms involved in the development of Type 2 diabetes and obesity in humans.
We are seeking a Research Assistant to assist Dr Paul Lee in exploring the metabolic significance and therapeutic potential of brown fat in humans. We will undertake translational studies to investigate the physiologic, cellular and molecular function of human brown fat.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Establish and maintain cell cultures from human tissue biopsies
- Perform molecular and cell biological techniques
- Perform immunoblotting and quantitative PCR techniques
- Help with clinical and in vitro metabolic testing and assays
- Participate in group and laboratory discussions
- Aid other group members in developing improved techniques or procedures
- Assist in responsibility for laboratory operations and maintenance
Skills & Experience required for this role
- Bachelor in Science with Honours or equivalent qualifications
- Experience in in vitro metabolic studies, molecular biology or protein biochemistry and an understanding of basic principles of endocrinology would be an advantage
- Solid knowledge and experience working within a laboratory environment
- Strong writing skills with particular focus on metabolism related papers and grants is desirable
- Experience with and/or willingness to work with human volunteers and surgical tissue samples
- Experience in analysing anatomical results (fat and muscle) using microscopic techniques
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Strong Computer skills (Word & Excel)
This role is offered on an initial one year contract and has some flexibility for part time hours. There is a potential in developing selected aspects of studies into PhD research projects for interested candidates. You will be rewarded with competitive remuneration including above standard superannuation contributions and generous salary packaging arrangements.
Closing Date
This advert will remain open until the role is filled. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.
Eligibility
Only applicants with full working rights in Australia are eligible to apply for this role.
How to Apply
Please prepare and submit your application as per the directions below:
- A Cover Letter addressing the Selection Criteria above
- Your Resume including 3 Referees
- Copies of relevant qualifications / Academic transcripts