• Employment: 12 Month Full Time Contract.
• Salary: $98,092-$105,292 per annum + Super with Salary Packaging.

Who Are We?

At MCRI we share a powerful vision; to re-imagine the future of child health. We are the home to many life-changing scientific discoveries. We believe that no question is too impossible to try and answer. We are renowned for our cutting edge focus on early interventions, improved diagnosis, prevention and development of potential cures. Our success is founded on a philosophy of collaboration through a multi-disciplinary approach to solving the toughest questions in child health. MCRI is a proud member of the Australian Network on Disability. We are committed to creating a positive working environment which values all backgrounds and experiences. We strive to foster an inclusive culture that is underpinned by equal opportunity for all and a culture based on respect, consideration and dignity.

Your Opportunity:

An opportunity exists for a highly motivated Research Officer to join a well-resourced, multidisciplinary research group working on modelling inherited kidney disease in children. The applicant will work with and optimise protocols for the in vitro differentiation of ureteric epithelium from induced pluripotent stem cells. Specific projects will be developed for the application of these protocols to model diseases of the renal tubule. The application will be expected to design, conduct and supervise research experiments within these projects, developing independent lines of inquiry. The application may also be involved in project modelling inherited glomerular diseases.

The applicant will report to Prof Melissa Little, but work will also be under the supervision of Dr Sara Howden and Dr Tom Forbes.

To be successful for this role:

The ideal candidate will possess a relevant PhD/Doctoral qualification and have experience in stem cell/tissue culture, molecular biology skills (PCR, qPCR, plasmid generation/preparation, DNA electrophoresis, Western blot).

Please click Apply Now and refer to the position description for more information about the required knowledge and skills for this position. Any specific questions related to this position should be directed to Prof Melissa Little [email protected] using the subject line: Research Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Applications to include Cover Letter, Response to Key Selection Criteria and Resume in one document.

All applicants please be aware that in line with the Victorian Chief Health Officer’s Directions, all MCRI and VCGS workers must be fully vaccinated, unless a medical exception applies. Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government COVID-19 Digital Immunisation Certificate/s or evidence of medical exception or evidence of vaccination booking as part of our pre-employment requirements.

Please note, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.