Cell biology and Immunology Research Projects Officer

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Role highlights

• Investigate immune responses with advanced techniques like single-cell transcriptomics and flow cytometry
• Collaborate on impactful research into infectious and inflammatory diseases
• Contribute to high-quality data generation, analysis, and scientific publications

About CSIRO

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The opportunity 

As a member of the Infectious Immunology team, you’ll contribute to research exploring how immune cells and molecules drive disease. This lab-based role involves using advanced techniques—such as single-cell transcriptomics, flow cytometry, and ELISA—to investigate immune responses in infection and inflammation. You’ll collaborate with a skilled team to generate and analyse high-quality data that advances our understanding of immune mechanisms in health and disease.

Applications will be assessed across two capability levels, and the successful candidate will be appointed at the level commensurate with their skills and experience, as assessed by the Selection Panel.

Your high-level duties will include: 

• Designing and performing laboratory experiments to investigate immune responses in infectious and inflammatory disease states.
• Applying techniques such as single-cell transcriptomics, flow cytometry, and ELISA to generate and analyse data.
• Maintaining and culturing primary cells and cell lines for experimental use.
• Contribute to experimental planning, troubleshooting, and optimisation of protocols

To be considered at the higher CSOF4 level, key result areas and duties also include

Role particulars

Location:  Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness (ACDP), Geelong, VIC

Salary: Depending on level of skills and experience the successful applicant will be appointed at either:

• CSOF3: AU$73,567 - AU$93,630 per annum (pro rata for part-time), plus 15.4% superannuation or
• CSOF4: AU$96,811 - AU$109,527 per annum (pro rata for part-time), plus 15.4% superannuation

Tenure & work schedule:  Specified term of 3 years; full time

Reference: 100662

As the successful candidate, you will:

• Design and perform laboratory experiments to investigate immune responses in infectious and inflammatory disease states
• Apply techniques such as single-cell transcriptomics, flow cytometry, and ELISA to generate and analyse data
• Maintain and culture primary cells and cell lines for experimental use
• Contribute to experimental planning, troubleshooting, and optimisation of protocols
• Collaborate with team members and external partners to advance project objectives

To be considered at the higher level (CSOF4), you will need approximately 5 years of experience and/or relevant postgraduate qualifications.

For full details about this role, and other criteria, please review the Position Description. 

Not sure if you meet all the criteria?

While it is CSIRO policy that the successful candidate must meet all the essential criteria, there are many ways to demonstrate this. Don’t let the list discourage you. If you are unsure about applying, please reach out to the contact person in the Position Description.

Setting you up for success

We are committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible to everyone. We recognise that it may be helpful for us to adjust our process to make it equitable for your individual situation. Please contact Cristina O’Brien via email: cristina.obrien@csiro.au and let us know how we can support you.  

Life at CSIRO and flexible work arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. We can discuss flexible work arrangements with you during the recruitment process. CSIRO also offers a range of leave entitlements, benefits and career development opportunities. To find out more, visit Careers at CSIRO.

Inclusion and belonging

Solving Australia's greatest challenges takes a diversity of minds and lived experiences. We know diverse teams are more effective and deliver more innovative outcomes. As an equal employment opportunity organisation, we are committed to creating diverse and inclusive teams where people feel they belong. We recognise true diversity encompasses all ages, abilities, cultures, faiths, levels of education, genders, sexualities, diversity of thought and much more. We focus on hiring people who share our values of People First, Further Together, Making it Real and Trusted.

CSIRO holds Gold Status for the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTQIA+ inclusion, and a Science in Australia Gender Equity Bronze Award.

Eligibility 

Please note: The eligibility requirements for this role were incorrectly stated in the original advertisement.
Updated eligibility: Applications are open only to Australian Citizens currently residing in Australia.

Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.   

Child safety 

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How to apply 

Please apply online and submit a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) and CV that demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the essential requirements of this role.

Applications close

Sunday 12 October, 11:00pm AEST