Employment Type: Part Time, 17.5 hours per week
Duration: Fixed Term; 1 year
Remuneration: $100K-$107 K (based on experience) + 17% Super + Annual Leave Loading
Location: Prince of Wales Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales
About The Kirby Institute:
The Kirby Institute is a world-leading health research institute at UNSW Sydney. We work to eliminate infectious diseases, globally. Our specialisation is in developing health solutions for the most at-risk communities. Putting communities at the heart of our research, we develop tests, treatments, cures and prevention strategies that have the greatest chance of success.
Why Your Role Matters:
The Research Officer will work collaboratively with investigators, UNSW, and pathology services to integrate HIV and Hepatitis C (HCV) data into public health and clinical applications. This role involves supporting the development and teaching of innovative laboratory diagnostic techniques for genomic surveillance within the H2Seq program. The Research Officer will also develop training materials for diagnostic laboratories focused on the amplification, sequencing, and analysis of HIV and HCV genomes.
This position is within the Immunovirology and Pathogenesis Program and reports to Scientia Professor Anthony Kelleher.
Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in virology or molecular biology (or a related/relevant discipline) or an equivalent level of knowledge gained through any other combination of education, training, or experience.
- Demonstrated research experience in molecular virology research, including experience in whole genome sequencing for viral pathogens, as well as sequence computing analysis.
- Experience in diagnostic laboratory and applied research.
- Knowledge of research protocols, experimental design and planning as involved in developing research projects and reporting against milestones.
- Experience working with a range of computer systems and applications, including Microsoft Office Suite Applications.
- Demonstrated superior interpersonal communication skills to initiate and maintain effective
- stakeholder relationships whilst exercising discretion and confidentiality.
- Excellent time management skills, with a demonstrated ability to respond to changing priorities, manage multiple tasks and meet competing deadlines by using judgement and initiative.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of attention to detail and the ability to liaise effectively with a range of stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and productively within a team, but also to take
- initiative and work independently while managing competing demands.
- 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.
Specific Pre-Employment Checks Required:
- Criminal Records Check
- Qualifications Check
- Vaccinations - this position is based at the Prince of Wales Hospital. In line with safety and wellbeing obligations, NSW Health requires certain categories of workers to meet vaccination requirements including Covid vaccination (or have a relevant exemption). Accordingly, UNSW must adhere to these requirements for certain staff based on the Clinical Campus.
Benefits and Culture:
UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to a plethora of UNSW-perks including:
- 17% Superannuation and leave loading
- Flexible working
- Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
- Access to lifelong learning and career development
- Progressive HR practices
More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here
How to Apply:
To be successful you will hold Australian Working Rights or Australian Citizenship. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Please click Apply now to submit your application online. Applications submitted via email will not be accepted.
Submit your application online before 6th October at 11:55pm.
To be considered for this role, your application should include a document addressing the Selection Criteria (skills and experience on the position description). A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.
Get in Touch (for job related queries only – applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed):
Aarti: Talent Acquisition Coordinator
E: a.aarti@unsw.edu.au
UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.
The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
