October 25, 2024

University of South Australia

Mawson Lakes

PART TIME

Research Associate (Level ARAS)

Based in the Future Industries Institute at the Mawson Lakes campus
Part-time (0.4 FTE), fixed term contract until 31 December 2025
Commencement Salary: $96,929 (pro rata) per annum (plus 17% superannuation)

About the Role

You will contribute to the research efforts of the Future Industries Institute, and in particular will undertake research on the project titled “Ferromagnetic nanoparticles for targeted hyperthermia treatment of glioblastoma” via a Collaboration Agreement between the University of Newcastle and the University of South Australia.

You will work to achieve project grant outcomes and will have experience in cell culture and assays related to cytotoxicity (especially DNA damage) in a nanomedicine context.

About Uni SA Future Industries Institute

Part of Uni SA STEM, the Future Industries Institute brings together world-class strength in high-tech manufacturing, nanomedicine, minerals and resource engineering plus environmental science, with the end goal of building economic growth through innovative partnerships and translational research. The Institute builds on the significant capability, infrastructure and reputation of the University’s existing research strengths and substantial research infrastructure and supports state and national research priorities.

About Uni SA

The University of South Australia is Australia’s University of Enterprise. Our culture of innovation is anchored around global and national links to academic, research and industry partners. Our graduates are the new urban professionals, global citizens at ease with the world and ready to create and respond to change. Our research is inventive and adventurous and we create new knowledge that is central to global economic and social prosperity.

Essential Skills and Experience

A postgraduate qualification in an appropriate Science or Engineering area relevant to the research area
Evidence of high quality research output commensurate with the length of research career, which is published and presented in appropriate forums
Excellent written and oral communication skills demonstrated through written work such as research reports, research publications and educational materials, and through effective liaison with external partners, colleagues and students
Ability to plan and execute testing and research with stakeholders
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a research team

Benefits

Getting a great job working with the best is just the start. Uni SA rewards its staff with a wide variety of benefits such as:

Access to great personal development opportunities
Generous superannuation contributions of 17%
Flexible working conditions
Employee assistance and development programs
A range of salary packaging options, including vehicle leasing, laptops and car parking fees
Corporate health insurance
Staff study support
Various on-site services available at our campuses which may include on-site gym membership
A variety of leave arrangements

Culture

At the University of South Australia, we value workplace diversity and are committed to providing a supportive, inclusive, and respectful work environment for all people. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, people of culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disability.

Start Your Unstoppable Career

For a copy of the position description and to apply, please visit Working at Uni SA. The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address.

Please address your cover letter to Jasmin Jensen, Senior Consultant: Recruitment Central. For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact Uni SA Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or via email at recruitment@unisa.edu.au using job reference number 6619.

Applications close: 11:30pm Monday 4 November 2024

We are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment process and encourage you to share any support, adjustments and/or access requirements you have by contacting our Recruitment Central team on recruitment@unisa.edu.au. Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment.

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