Description:
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Full time, fixed term for 2 years
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Exciting opportunity to be a Research Assistant working alongside Professor Cameron Turtle in Cancer Immunotherapy
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Base Salary from $86,511 + 17% superannuation
About the opportunity
Professor Cameron Turtle is the CLEARbridge Chair in Cancer Immunotherapy. Professor Turtle leads clinical and laboratory research teams developing and conducting clinical trials of genetically modified cellular (CAR-T cell) immunotherapies for patients with haematologic malignancies.
The School of Medical Sciences in the Faculty of Medicine and Health has an exciting opportunity for a Research Assistant to join Professor Turtle’s immunotherapy lab in the Charles Perkins Centre at The University of Sydney. The successful applicant will be running experiments with the aim of developing and testing novel tumor immunotherapies.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
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carry out relevant lab-based research
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ensure meticulous record keeping and data management
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assist with various research support requirements
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collaborate with other team members and research teams
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assist in preparation of data for publication.
About you
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The following skills are advantageous:
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understanding of human T-cell immunology
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ficoll separation and cryopreservation of human PBMCs
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mouse handling relevant to xenogeneic models of human T cell immunotherapy
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T cell culture, phenotypic and functional assays
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multi-parameter flow cytometry
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lentiviral transduction
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excellent interpersonal skills across a range of stakeholders
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strong research methodology skills in immunotherapy or cancer
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ability to work independently, as well as in a team.
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Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires valid work rights for Australia.
Pre-employment checks
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.
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