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The OpportunityThe Bacterial Respiratory Infectious Disease Group (BRIDG) has a major focus on ear and lung disease and aims to deliver strategies to prevent, diagnose and treat bacterial ear and lung infections to reduce the global burden of disease.The BRIDG team are seeking a dynamic and motivated team-player that is looking to level up on their R&D experience. This position will involve conducting high quality translational science within a vibrant and fast-paced research team, including immunoassay development, molecular biology and microbial genomics for analysis of preclinical and clinical specimens. You will be expected to conduct this work within a quality management framework that can be audited and, in some cases, transferred to contract research organisations.Along with this, some of your duties will include but are not limited to:Design and conduct laboratory experiments, analyse and interpret results.Refine and optimise laboratory protocols for tech transfer.Develop Standard Operating Procedures and adhere to Good Clinical Laboratory management.Contribute to funding applications, team projects.Assume responsibility for general lab maintenance as required (e.g. ordering, waste runs, lab organisation, equipment needs).Supervise/ Mentor junior research staff and students and provide regular performance feedback.Conveniently based at our state-of-the-art facilities at Perth Childrens Hospital, this role will be offered on a full-time basis for 12 months.About YouThe successful applicant will hold a PhD in appropriate disciplines such as Microbiology, Immunology or Genomics.Your application must also be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:Ability to analyse and interpret data with a high level of competency using relevant software packages.A track record in research and publishing academic journal articles on relevant topics, including first author.Outstanding oral and written communication skills including evidence of academic writing (grants submissions/reports, ethics submissions/reports, and publications).Ability to work under pressure and manage competing deadlines.We are driving inclusion and diversity as part of the way we work and embrace the diverse career and life experiences of our staff. If you meet a number of the requirements (and not all), we encourage you to submit your application. We also encourage you to address any career disruptions (if applicable) you may have had in your cover letter.About UsOur aim is to create a workplace where people are respected and encouraged to fulfil their potential. We encourage a workforce that is innovative, eager to acquire knowledge and enhance skills; we embrace all employee differences, foster a culture that supports diversity and inclusion, and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations where required.Some of our staff benefits include:Additional annual leave over Christmas and Easter.Save on tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging up to $15,899 of Living Expenses and up to $2,650 on Entertainment Benefits each FBT year.World leader in child health research.Early and Mid-Career Researcher Mentoring Program.Various initiatives providing strategic support to researchers, including funding support.Extensive health and wellbeing program with weekly events.Flexible work options and hybrid working.Modern offices and end of trip facilities, including sit to stand desks.Access to Corporate Health Insurance.Staff purchasing discounts including travel, IT Hardware and stationery.How to applyIf you think that this is the right role and an exciting new challenge for you, please click on ''Apply Now'' to navigate to our Career Site to view the Job Description and submit your application.Your cover letter (no more than 2 pages) should specifically address your skills and experience outlined in the About You section above.Applications will only be accepted through our career portal. If you are experiencing technical difficulties with our online portal, please direct your query to recruitment@thekids.org.au.If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please direct your inquiries to recruitment@thekids.org.au.Click here for the Job DescriptionContact Name: Elke SeppanenContact Email: elke.seppanen@thekids.org.auClosing Date: 07/04/2025 - We reserve the right to hire prior to the closing date.The Kids Research Institute Australia is committed to being champions of gender equity, diversity, and inclusivity. We actively encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures, including: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities and people living with disability. As such we are a proud Bronze award recipient of the first Australian Athena Swan Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) pilot program.We acknowledge that when working in environments which contribute to the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people, it is imperative that Aboriginal people are at the forefront of this work. We have launched the Aboriginal Employment and Career Development Strategy to increase the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff, students and researchers employed in the Institute who provide guidance and support in our work in Aboriginal health. #J-18808-Ljbffr