About us

The Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute is dedicated to finding cures for cardiovascular disease through world class medical research. Established in 1994, it is the legacy of legendary heart transplant surgeon Victor Chang. Renowned for the quality of its breakthroughs, the Victor Chang Institute is working to discover better ways to diagnose, treat and ultimately prevent the onset of heart disease.

The role

We are seeking a talented and enthusiastic Research Assistant to join the Developmental and Stem Cell Biology Division at the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute. In this role you will study the cellular and molecular mechanisms underpinning mammalian heart development and congenital heart disease pathophysiology.

You will be working on projects that aim to extend recent discoveries on the genome-wide impact of mutant transcription factors that cause congenital heart disease (Bouveret et al. eLife 2015 4:e06942), and to dissect severe congenital heart disease using an induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) model. Cell culture and molecular biology skills will be required.

You will support a dynamic team of scientists studying heart development and adult heart regeneration.

About you

Are you an accomplished scientist with a talent for hands-on experimental work and complex data analysis? Are you looking to advance your career in academic research but prefer the lab bench to the office desk? Do you have a passion for science and want to work on the most exciting and cutting-edge cardiovascular research in Australia?

We would like to meet you if you have:

• A Bachelors or Honours degree in Science
• Demonstrated capacity in cellular and molecular mechanistic science
• Experience in tissue culture (essential; preferably with pluripotent stem cells) and molecular biology (essential)

What we offer:

• Salary packaging
• Bonus superannuation
• State of the art facilities
• Stimulating work setting focussed on cutting edge medical research
• Collaborative team environment

We strive to ensure our staff and students enjoy a great working environment. We value and are committed to providing a working environment that embraces diversity and gender equity and promotes flexible working arrangements for staff to balance working requirements and personal needs.

Come and work with us & help make a difference.