Medical Researcher Sample Job Advertisement

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Medical Research Assistant position

We are seeking an enthusiastic, talented researcher to join our multidisciplinary team. Our research encompasses genetic and developmental biology, cell biology, biochemistry, immunology, structural biology and molecular design.

Applicants must have tertiary-level qualifications in a relevant discipline, such as structural or molecular biology, medical biochemistry, bioinformatics, biology, genetics, genetic immunology or biostatistics. A strong innovation focus, good communication and research skills, a methodological approach and the ability to work well within small cross-disciplinary teams are essential. Knowledge and experience with DNA sequence analysis, polymerase chain reaction, electrophoresis, protein purification and spectrophotometry are also desirable, as is experience with bioinformatics, statistical analysis and databases within a biomedical research environment.

The Queensland Institute of Medical Research is one of Australia’s premier biomedical research institutes. It houses laboratories that specialise in chemistry and structural biology, molecular cell biology, computational biology, genomics, genetic immunology, biochemical analysis, molecular pharmacology, chromatography and spectrophotometry.

Our emphasis is on quality research and its translation into innovative medical and biotechnological outcomes.

Please send all applications to Dr Sarah Jones, Head Researcher, Department of Immunology, Queensland Institute of Medical Research. Applications close 5 November 2009.