Job Summary
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- Job posted on: 23rd Jan 2020
QIMR Berghofer is a world-leading translational medical research institute focused on improving health by developing new diagnostics, better treatments and prevention strategies, specifically in the areas of cancer, infectious diseases, mental health and chronic disorders. Based in Herston, Brisbane and working in close collaboration with clinicians and other research institutes, QIMR Berghofer is home to more than 600 scientists, students and support staff.
The Immunology in Cancer and Infection Laboratory aims to understand the fundamental workings of the host immune system in response to cancer and metastasis, and then modulate the immune system through therapeutic interventions. We are a large international laboratory of tumour immunologists and cancer biologists (>20 staff and students) with a long track record of both basic and translational research.
Applications are invited for an experienced Research Assistant to join the Immunology in Cancer and Infection Laboratory headed by Professor Mark Smyth. The position is to work on the development of novel cancer immunotherapies.
You are expected to have a strong track record in animal research, cell biology, cancer research and/or immunology. You will work within a team environment including postdoctoral researchers and students. The work will be dedicated to discovering and testing novel human and mouse immuno-therapeutics against cancer.
To be successful in this role you will have technical knowledge and experience in:
You should also have a Bachelors Degree or higher qualification in biological sciences.
Salary range is $72,786 -$88,522 per annum plus super and salary packaging. This is a full time appointment for up to 3 years.