"Research Fellow, Reproductive Health"

JR32271

Overview:

• 2 x full time, fixed term (until December 2025) position available
• Salary Academic Level A6-A8+ 17% Superannuation
• Based at the Bundoora campus, but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University

About You

As the Research Fellow, you will carry out independent and/or team research which has a significant impact in the area of women’s health with a primary focus on endometrial biology, embryo implantation and endometriosis. It is expected that you will work with an increasing degree of autonomy as skills and experience develop and assist in the supervision of research students. You will report to Professor Guiying Nie, the Head of Implantation and Pregnancy Research laboratory.

To be successful in this position, you’ll have:

• Demonstrated emerging track record and recognition for quality research outputs evidenced by publications, development of new research initiatives, competitive research funding.
• Extensive experience in mammalian cell culture, organoid culture and analysis.
• Strong skills in molecular biology, next-generation sequencing, bioinformatics, general microscopy and confocal microscopy.
• Extensive experience in histology and immunohistochemistry, immunocytochemistry, and molecular analysis. 
• Knowledge and research experience in reproduction in general, and endometrial biology, embryo implantation and endometriosis in particular.
• Experienced in managing human ethics.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and effectively manage varying workloads and respond to changing priorities as required.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.

Mandatory: PhD in related field

Desirable: Experience in tissue microdissection, spatial analysis, flow cytometry and cell sorting.

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.

About the STEM College

STEM College is a community of exceptional STEM researchers, teachers, inventors, designers, and game-changers, supported by talented professional staff. We offer higher education programs across all STEM disciplines at the Bachelor, Master and PhD levels, and ensure our students experience an education that is work-aligned and life-changing.

Further information on STEM College in this link: https://www.rmit.edu.au/about/schools- colleges/stem-college

To Apply 

Please submit your CV, cover letter and response to the Key Selection Criteria for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link at the top of this page.

For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Talent Advisor, Aleks at aleksandra.besia@rmit.edu.au

https://www.rmit.edu.au/content/dam/rmit/au/en/careers/position-descriptions/research-fellow-reproductive-health1.pdf

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Applications Close:

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