Job Summary
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- Job posted on: 11th May 2020
A vacancy exists for a motivated Biomedical Research Assistant for a project on the role of the kynurenine pathway in stem cells development. This is part of a larger program to study the biology of this pathway in multiple sclerosis (MS). The successful candidate will be mainly involved in examining kynurenine pathway profiling in MS using animal models and oligodendrocyte cell cultures. The position would be suited for an early career postdoc with previous experience working on the kynurenine pathway in MS.
This work will be undertaken in the Lowy Packer Building which is part of the integrated St Vincent's Hospital Research Precinct in Darlinghurst and employs approximately 80 research staff engaged in aspects of cell biology, molecular biology, immunology and virology.
This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children's Guardian. For more information and how to apply, please visit the Office of the Children's Guardian website.
The vacancy is open to Australian citizens, New Zealand citizens who hold a valid New Zealand passport, Australian permanent residents and those non-residents deemed by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship to be eligible to work in Australia only
St Vincent's Health Network Sydney is made up of three public hospitals, St Vincent's Hospital Sydney, Sacred Heart Health Service and St Joseph's Hospital at Auburn. We are part of St Vincent's Health Australia, the largest diversified health care organisation within Australia's not for profit Catholic health care sector. As a Catholic health and aged care service provider, our mission is to bring God's love to those in need through the healing ministry of Jesus, with a commitment to those who are poor and vulnerable.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity, ethical practices, and the principles of cultural diversity and promote a smoke free work environment. Appropriate criminal record and child protection checks are conducted for all successful candidates. Employment with St Vincent's is subject to you having current immunity status that complies with the Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases - NSW Health Policy Directive PD2018 _009. Appointment and ongoing employment will be subject to continued compliance with the policy directive.
St Vincent's Health Network Sydney is committed to reconciliation and encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply for all advertised positions.