The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research

Employment Opportunities

The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute is Australia's preeminent biomedical research Institute, with a strong history of significant discoveries of clinical importance and an outstanding international reputation.

Our primary mission is excellence in basic research and the timely translation of discoveries into the clinic, and our focus is the development of the blood cell and neuronal systems and related diseases. Current research programs include: Cancer, Diabetes and Rheumatoid Arthritis, Malaria and Leishmaniasis, Immunology, Neuronal development and degeneration, Genetic Diseases and Bioinformatics. We are also committed to catalysing biotechnology development and science education.

The following positions are currently being advertised:

• 12/09/2006 - Research Technician - VBCRC

• Information for Prospective Students

Research Technician - VBCRC

An opportunity exists for a Research Technician to join the Victorian Breast Cancer Research Consortium Laboratory for a period of six months to cover maternity leave.

Research within the VBCRC Laboratory centres on the molecular and developmental biology of the mammary gland and molecular mechanisms underlying breast cancer. The lab is currently studying transcriptional regulators important for mammary development and in mammary stem cells.

Applicants should have a BSc, preferably with Honours, and have experience with molecular and cellular biology techniques; these include tissue culture and cell transfection assays, recombinant DNA cloning and immunohistochemistry.

A position description is available here (PDF)

General enquiries can be directed to Judith Murphy (jmurphy@wehi.edu.au)

Written applications, including full CV, academic results and the names of three professional referees should be forwarded to:

Human Resources Manager

The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research
1G Royal Parade
Parkville, Victoria 3050   

Alternatively, email your application to jobapplications@wehi.edu.au

Closing Date: Monday 25 September 2006

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