The Griffith Institute for Drug Discovery (GRIDD) is a Griffith University research institute with a focus on early stage and pre-clinical drug discovery. GRIDD’s aim is to utilise its unique resources, dedicated researchers and international partnerships to drive the discovery and development of revolutionary new treatments to improve human health and wellbeing.
The Research Assistant role involves providing substantial support for laboratory-based research under the guidance of project leaders funded by an NHMRC Ideas grant (Andrews and Skinner-Adams). Responsibilities include laboratory research and data analysis, administrative tasks for the grant leaders, as well as supporting research group activities, managing the laboratory, and providing training within the laboratory setting.
As a Research Assistant you’ll take on complex local and global challenges, using your skills and experience to drive meaningful change. Here’s how you’ll make it matter:
- Conduct laboratory experiments and research for an NHMRC Ideas grant focusing on the mechanism of action of a malaria drug.
- Assist in research tasks including data generation, collection, storage, preliminary data analysis, and drafting reports and scholarly articles according to research protocols.
- Perform literature searches and scientific testing; Research Assistants may contribute to designing data collection, scientific tests, and data analysis.
- Coordinate meetings with researchers and external participants as needed, while also supporting and occasionally leading research group activities, laboratory management, and training.
About you
What matters most is your drive to create a brighter future that benefits all. Through our core principles of excellence, ethics and engagement, you’ll thrive on seeing the direct and lasting impact you’ll have on every community and every future.
You will also have:
- Bachelor Degree (Grade 1), Bachelors Degree with Honours (Grade 2); or an equivalent combination of qualifications and/or experience.
- Proficient in lab techniques, data analysis, and report drafting.
- Strong scientific understanding of malaria parasites and/or mammalian cell culture .
- Excellent communication, teamwork, leadership, and adaptability skills.
- Detail-oriented with strong adherence to experimental protocols.
- Proficient time management skills, and ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a research environment.
Depending on the educational qualifications and professional background of the successful candidate, the successful candidate may be appointed at either Research Assistant Grade 1 or Research Assistant Grade 2.
What we can offer
This is a full time, fixed term (two-year) appointment and will be primarily based at the Griffith University Nathan campus. As Griffith is a multi-campus University you may be required to work across other campus locations.
Griffith University’s campuses are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.
Salary Range
The full time equivalent base salary will be Research Assistant Grade 1 range $72,336 - $76,503 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $84,633 - $89,509 per annum.
The full time equivalent base salary will be Research Assistant Grade 2 range $80,664 - $84,830 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $94,377 - $99,251 per annum.
