Research Assistant

• 562161
• Canberra / ACT, ACT, Australia, 2601
• Fixed Term
• Closing at: May 5 2026 - 23:55 AEST

Position Description

Classification: ANU Officer 4 (Research)

Salary package: $79,314 - $85,809 per annum plus 17% superannuation

Term: Full-time, Fixed Term (up to 12 months)

The Position

The role will involve assisting in the design and conduct of qualitative and quantitative animal research in cancer studies, including processing blood samples for multiparameter leukocyte analysis by spectral flow cytometry. You will assist in creating, testing, maintaining and managing relevant databases and undertake quantitative analyses with direction in R.

The Person

Ideally, the selected person will have demonstrated effective interpersonal skills and verbal and written communication skills, with proven experience in a complex organisation. You will be familiar with using R for scientific experiments. Additionally experience with blood samples and their analysis by spectral flow cytometry will be highly regarded.

The School

The John Curtin School of Medical Research (JCSMR) at the Australian National University (ANU) is a premier medical research institute established in 1948 in Canberra. It focuses on pioneering, translational research in cancer, immunology, neuroscience, and infectious diseases. JCSMR offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD programs, operating with state-of-the-art facilities

The College

The ANU College of Science and Medicine encompasses the disciplines of: Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Environment and Society, Mathematics, Physics, and Science Communication and is also home to a number of cross-disciplinary and specialist Institutes and Centres. Staff and students within the ANU College of Science and Medicine conduct research and deliver a research-led education program that encompasses the breadth of the sciences, supported by extensive international networks and by world-class facilities.

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For further information please contact, Ben Quah, T: +61 2 6125 2439, E: ben.quah@anu.edu.au.

ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to people of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, click here. For enquiries about the application process, or if you require reasonable adjustment to apply for this role, please contact the hiring manager on the above listed details.

Application information

In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:

• A statement addressing the selection criteria.
• A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.
• Other documents, if required.

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

Please note: The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.