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Research Assistant Molecular Neurobiology, Macquarie University, Sydney

A research assistant position is available within the Molecular Neurophysiology group at the Australian School of Advanced Medicine. You will be required to assist in the conduct of research experiments and associated tasks. This involves performing routine tasks that ensure the efficient day-to-day running of the laboratory, as well as undertaking an independent research project. The successful applicant will be required to carry out a variety of molecular and immunohistological techniques, contribute to the maintenance and care of research animals, and other associated general laboratory duties and administrative tasks.

Appointment Type: Full-time, fixed-term (2 years)

Enquiries: Professor Jacqueline Phillips (02) 9812 3597 or jacqueline.phillips@asam.mq.edu.au

Package: From $63,106 pa, including (Level 5) base salary $53,325 to $60,136 pa, annual leave loading and 17% employer's superannuation. Salary rates are effective 25 March 2010.

Applications Close: 14 March 2010

Research Associate

Drug Discovery Unit - Brain and Mind Research Institute, Faculty of Health Sciences
Reference: 188/0210
The University of Sydney’s Brain and Mind Research Institute (BMRI), located at the Camperdown Campus, is seeking a Post-doctoral Research Associate to work on an NH&MRC project under the leadership of Associate Professor Michael Kassiou, aimed at developing new antidepressant treatments based on a novel mode of action.

You will be required to take on responsibility for in vitro screening of novel drugs at purinergic receptors, specifically how these compounds interact with the protein of interest.  You will be using fluorescence and scintillation detection methods for in vitro assays.  You will help design experiments and take a coordination role with regard to data collection and analysis.  Whilst the primary focus will be to work on this particular project, there will also be opportunities to assist researchers in the group with other research projects.

To succeed you will have qualifications at a minimum of Honours level in a relevant area; postgraduate qualifications would be highly regarded.  You will have extensive skills and experience with some or all of the following: cell culture, cell based assays, ELISA, and in vitro binding, immunohistochemistry and animal behavioural models.

As the role is based within a research team it is expected you will work well within collaborative teams as well as independently.  Given the strong coordination aspect of the role, it is imperative that you have exceptional organisational skills as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills.

The position is fixed term for initially 12 months with the possibility of further offers of up to 2 years All applications must be submitted online. For more information and to apply please visit http://www.usyd.edu.au/positions  and search by reference number 181/0210.
Closing Date: Sunday 14th March 2010