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About the Role

The Research Associate (Level A) will contribute to UNSW's research efforts and develop their expertise through independent and group projects. This role focuses on the design of new polymers for drug delivery, specifically evaluating the toxicity and biodistribution of nanoparticles in vitro and in vivo.

Responsibilities

• Contribute independently and as a team member in collaborative research with a focus on the evaluation of nanoparticles in vivo.
• Conduct research in the field of nanomedicine and/or enable research teams to create scholarly output that is recognized by peers, including publications.
• Undertake specific research project/s under the guidance of a research leader and contribute to development of research activities.
• Support the dissemination of research outcomes through publications.
• Undertake discipline-appropriate research activities, e.g. preparing ethics applications, surveys, literature reviews, data gathering and/or recording of results using appropriate research methods.
• Assist with the supervision and training of research students in the research area where required.
• Evaluate toxicity of nanoparticles in vitro and in vivo.
• Use various imaging techniques to understand the fate of nanoparticles in vitro and in vivo.
• Carry out basic immune response studies and biological evaluations for other members of the research group.
• Participate in regular project meetings.
• Align with and actively demonstrate the Code of Conduct and Values.
• Cooperate with all health and safety policies and procedures of the university and take all reasonable care to ensure that your actions or omissions do not impact on the health and safety of yourself or others.

Requirements

• A PhD in nanomedicine, biomedical engineering or related field.
• Demonstrated track record of publications and conference presentations relative to opportunity.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake high quality academic research and conduct independent research with limited supervision.
• Demonstrated experience in working with in vivo models using nanoparticles.
• Demonstrated experience in imaging of nanoparticles.
• Demonstrated experience in preparation of animal ethics applications.
• Demonstrated experience in immune response studies.
• Demonstrated ability to complete projects in a timely manner and to submit reports.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build and manage professional working relationships and work effectively in a team.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact with a diverse range of stakeholders and students, including an ability to train students.
• An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
• Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.

Skills

• Nanomedicine
• Biomedical engineering
• In vivo models
• Nanoparticle imaging
• Animal ethics applications
• Immune response studies
• Research
• Communication
• Interpersonal skills
• Teamwork
• Stakeholder management
• Student training
• Health and safety

Location

• Sydney, Australia

Work Type

• Full-time
• Fixed Term

Experience Level

• Level A

Education Level

• PhD

Salary/Compensations

• $113K - $121K plus 17% Superannuation and annual leave loading

Benefits

• 17% Superannuation
• Annual leave loading
• Workplace adjustments for people with disability
• Flexible work options for eligible staff

About the Company

• One of Australia’s leading research & teaching universities
• Vibrant campus life with a strong sense of community & inclusion
• A workplace where the best people come to do their best work.
• UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion.

Equal Opportunity

• Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged.
• UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.