Research Officer

Classification: ANU Officer 5/6 (Research)
Salary package: $85,434 - $100,378 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Term: Part time (0.2FTE 7 hours per week), Fixed term (until November 2026)

Position Overview

As a Research Officer, you will be responsible the expression and purification of complex proteins using insect cell expression systems. This position offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with leading scientists in the field, access to top-tier research facilities, and the chance to publish in high-impact journals.

Key Qualifications:

• Honours/Masters in Biochemistry, or a related field. Experience in protein expression in insect cell systems and protein purification is required.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and collaborative skills.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to a collaborative and dynamic research environment, with access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources. This position offers an excellent platform for career development. The position offers a vibrant, collaborative, and supportive research environment within leading laboratories in the plant-microbe interactions field.

The Solomon Lab and Williams Lab are globally renowned for their advances in the plant diseases, particularly necrotrophic diseases in wheat.

Working at ANU

This is an opportunity to work with a world class University that undertakes cutting edge research and has a strong tradition in research-led teaching excellence.

We offer:

• Flexible working arrangements including hybrid arrangements working both on our beautiful, green campus and working remotely,
• Generous paid parental leave entitlements of up to 32 weeks. We are one of the leading employers in Australia for parental leave entitlements,
• Designated parent rooms, quiet spaces and childcare facilities on campus,
• Career support, training, mentoring & upskilling opportunities.

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A Diverse and Inclusive Team

ANU is introducing measures to support the recruitment, inclusion and retention of employees with disability. To find out more, please click here.

ANU is a large, diverse employer with staff working across numerous professions (see the full list of available roles here. We are a recipient of the bronze award through the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) program and a platinum member of the Australian Network on Disability. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities and from individuals who may have had a non-linear career path, career gaps or career breaks.

For more information, please contact Professor Peter Solomon E: peter.solomon@anu.edu.au.  

To Apply

To be considered for this position, please upload the following documents:

• A current curriculum vitae (CV), and
• A cover letter explaining your interest in the position and how your qualifications and experience align with the project's goals, and addressing your suitability against the selection criteria and skill base.

The committee will consider candidates that do not meet one or more aspects of the selection criteria.

For examples of common reasonable adjustments please click here.

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.