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Senior Electron Microscopist
As a Senior Electron Microscopist at the Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness (ACDP), you will apply transmission electron microscopy to identify viruses and elucidate the mechanisms by which they cause disease. You will be a key member of a multi-disciplinary team focussing on the pathogenesis of infectious disease in animal systems and contributing to diagnostic investigations of pathogen outbreaks. Working under strict microsecurity regulations, your research will be carried out in the high containment facility at the ACDP.
Managing the day-to-day operations of the electron microscopy facility; you will lead and mentor staff in TEM techniques and undertake impactful research projects of all sizes. Working with trusted collaborator networks and drawing on your expertise in electron microscopy, you will design and apply innovative techniques to the investigation of viral disease pathogenesis.
Ideally, we are seeking an expert in TEM with experience in cryo-electron tomography (cryoET) and strong skills in biological microscopy, but given the current climate we may consider the appointment of a promising early career scientist at the appropriate salary level (AU$100k – AU$108k per annum). As such, we will accept applications from individuals within this early career stage and, if required, will review duties and criteria accordingly.
In this role you will:
Location: Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness (ACDP), Geelong, Victoria
Salary: AU$115k - AU$135k per annum, plus up to 15.4% superannuation
Tenure: Indefinite, full-time
Residency: Australian Citizens only
Reference: 72250
To be considered you will hold a PhD (or have an equivalent combination of qualifications and research experience) in a relevant discipline of science such as zoology or biomedical science.
You will also have:
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Eligibility
The successful candidate will be required to:
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