Working in the newly created Mitochondrial Biology and Disease Unit, you will be part of an experienced team who conduct leading research into mitochondrial disease of the eye.

Join the team at the Centre for Eye Research Australia as a Research Assistant and become part of one of the world’s leading eye research institutes. Currently ranked no.4 in the world for eye research, CERA conducts research to discover the causes of eye disease, find new ways to detect and provide event vision loss and develop new treatments to save and restore sight.

To learn more about our work, please visit www.cera.org.au.

About the role

The Research Assistant will work as a member of a small multidisciplinary research team. You will contribute to basic laboratory research into the mechanisms that lead to mitochondrial disease of the eye

About you

To be successful in this role you will have:

• BSc or MSc degree in Biology
• Previous experience in experimental application of molecular, cellular biology and mammalian cell culture
• Ability to use sound judgement and problem solve
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Working at CERA

We offer attractive employment benefits including salary packaging (making part of your salary tax-free), flexible working arrangements and family friendly policies. Whilst the work is challenging, you will be rewarded by contributing to an organisation that is focused giving people living with eye disease a chance to save their sight.