Research Associate - Nanomedicine Scientist

About the role

This Job is based in Australia. Research Associate - Nanomedicine Scientist.

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.
• 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

The successful applicant will have:

• 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 the following: working with in vivo models using nanoparticles; imaging of nanoparticles; preparation of animal ethics applications; and 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.