Last Date: 20 September 2023.
- Based in the Centre for Cancer Biology at the City West campus
- Full-time, 24 month fixed term contract
- Salary Band: $104,838 – $123,873 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)
About the Role
The Research Fellow will implement and conduct high quality scientific research in genito-urinary cancers, predominantly prostate cancer, and report on research outcomes in line with research goals and milestones of the Centre for Cancer Biology. The position will facilitate collaboration and translation of research findings.
About UniSA
The University of South Australia is Australia’s University of Enterprise. Our culture of innovation is anchored around global and national links to academic, research and industry partners. Our graduates are the new urban professionals, global citizens at ease with the world and ready to create and respond to change. Our research is inventive and adventurous and we create new knowledge that is central to global economic and social prosperity.
The Centre for Cancer Biology (CCB) is an alliance between the University of South Australia and the Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN) and is co-located with other cancer-focussed researchers within a purpose-built building in Adelaide’s Biotech and Medical Precinct. The CCB studies the fundamental causes of cancer in order to find new ways to prevent and treat the disease and is a recognised hub for innovative science leading to breakthrough therapies.
Core Responsibilities
- Under the broad directions of the Pro Vice Chancellor: Health and Medical Research and Engagement, perform high-level research activities, appropriate to the Research Fellow appointment level, in projects investigating genito-urinary cancers, predominantly prostate cancer
- Execute, analyse and interpret findings as they relate to elements of the research
- Maintain comprehensive records of work performed and results of studies
- Publish research in high quality international journals and present papers at national and international conferences in relation to the research within the Centre
- Perform research duties including participation in problem definition and planning, and research management
Essential Skills and Experience
- A doctoral degree in a biomedical related discipline, with direct relevance to basic and translational cancer research
- Experience in exploiting in vitro organoid and explant models of disease to characterise drug response and mechanisms of action
- Experience in establishing or conducting in vivo experimentation to characterise drug response and mechanisms of action
- Demonstrated participation in relevant areas of research and knowledge of prostate cancer literature and laboratory procedures relevant to the study of prostate cancer, and pre-clinical evaluation of drug response
- Demonstrated experience in recording, analysing, presenting and disseminating research to stakeholders, including the preparation of papers for high quality publications or posters for conference presentations
Benefits
Getting a great job working with the best is just the start. UniSA rewards its staff with a wide variety of benefits such as:
- Access to great personal development opportunities
- Generous superannuation contributions of 17%
- Flexible working conditions
- A range of salary packaging options, including vehicle leasing, laptops and car parking fees
- A variety of leave arrangements
Culture
As a University of Enterprise, we offer a dynamic and agile workplace culture, one that embraces challenges and thrives on breaking new ground. Our staff are creative and innovative thinkers, communicating with clarity, conviction and enthusiasm. We embrace diversity and inclusion in a vibrant, engaging environment. Our people are authentic, resilient, and influential, and we deliver results.
How to Apply
For a copy of the position description and to apply, please visit Working at UniSA. The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address.
Please address your cover letter to Emma Kelvin, Consultant: Recruitment Central. For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact UniSA Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or via email at [email protected] using job reference number 5389.
Applications close: 11.30pm Wednesday 20 September 2023
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