Reporting to Associate Professor Katie Ayers and Professor Andrew Sinclair, Heads of the Reproductive Development group, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in advancing our organoid projects.

This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research aimed at understanding the molecular basis of disorders of sex development.

What’s in it for you?

• Maximise your pay through salary packaging including entertainment and novated leases
• Access to state-of-the-art laboratory facilities and equipment
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
• Collaborative and supportive work environment within a leading research institution

Your responsibilities include:

• Culturing and maintaining stem cell lines including patient IPS cells
• Carrying out differentiation protocols on stem cells
• Molecular analysis including IF, qPCR and FACs analysis
• Recording work in lab book
• Reading relevant publications

What we need from you:

• Relevant PhD/Doctoral qualification
• At least 3 years experience in the techniques above (relative to opportunity) and appropriate level of expertise gained from a combination of experience, training or professional accreditation
• Has own funding or is competitive for own funding
• Building a reputation at a National level as an outstanding researcher and is working towards building an international reputation

For more information regarding responsibilities and requirements please refer to the to the position description.

Any specific questions related to this position should be directed to Katie Ayers at [email protected], using the subject line: Research Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Who we are

Murdoch Children’s Research Institute envisions a transformative future for child health. Our institute is a hub of impactful scientific breakthroughs, particularly in early interventions, enhanced diagnosis, prevention, and potential cures. We thrive on collaborative, multidisciplinary problem-solving to address challenging queries in child health. Committed to inclusivity and respect, we foster a positive working environment that values diverse backgrounds and experiences. As a proud member of the Australian Network on Disability and a dedicated supporter of Science Australia Gender Equity (SAGE), we uphold principles of equal opportunity and diverse representation.

Join us!

We welcome individuals of diverse genders, ages, ethnicities, cultural backgrounds, abilities, religions, and sexual orientations in our workplace. We actively encourage talented individuals from all walks of life to apply for our job openings. Our commitment lies in fostering a workplace that is barrier-free and inclusive, aiming to attract the most skilled candidates.

If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with a copy of your resume.

Please note you are not required to respond to the selection in the position description.

For any questions related to the recruitment process, feel free to reach out to our Recruitment team at [email protected]. Ensure that you include the position number and job title in the subject line. Please refrain from sharing your application to this email address.

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