- Salary commensurate with experience
- Permanent role, with flexible working arrangements
- Based in Prahran, Melbourne
The opportunity
We are looking for an enthusiastic and energetic researcher to join the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute as a Laboratory Head to expand the Institute’s discovery science.
The successful applicant will develop and lead their own research team, for which the institute will provide substantial startup funding. Scientists with skill sets and expertise that will strengthen the institute’s collaborative research environment are specifically encouraged to apply.
This is a unique opportunity to carry out independent, innovative and translationally relevant research in cardiometabolic diseases.
Key duties
In this role you will be expected to:
- Provide lab leadership including guidance, development and coaching support for all laboratory staff.
- You will require excellent planning and organisational skills, including the ability to manage a range of tasks with conflicting priorities and demands for resources.
- Write grant proposals and acquire funding from external agencies.
- Prepare research papers and manuscripts for publication and presentation at conferences and workshops; write project reports, articles, and other documents.
- Plan and coordinate the conduct of experimental tests; plan the processing and analysis of research data obtained; conduct staff conferences related to the progress of the project(s).
- Establish test controls, criteria and research standards and assist in the design of research experiments to define scientific systems problems; and provide technician assistance.
- Coordinate pertinent research activities with other research bodies, universities, educational and research functions; evaluate the possibility and feasibility of alternative funding agencies and recommend potential sources of financial support; and assist in the preparation of proposals for new funding.
- Be involved in professional activities including attendance at conferences and seminars in your field of expertise and contributions to government/professional body policy development.
- Perform administrative functions primarily connected with your lab and area of research.
- Engage in commercialisation opportunities as these arise.
- Develop and oversee project/lab budgets, expense approvals and effectively manage budgets, grants and non-financial resources.
Skills and experience
You will have:
- Postdoctoral experience that has resulted in impactful publications.
- Experience in student and staff supervision.
- Excellent success in obtaining research funding.
- Unique skills and expertise complementing the 29 laboratories working at the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute.
Benefits
Working at the Baker Institute offers flexibility, professional development, and the opportunity to contribute to a research centre of world renown. Benefits include generous salary packaging, an employee assistance program, as well as modern offices and laboratories adjacent to the Alfred Hospital and walking distance to St Kilda Road, Chapel Street, and Fawkner Park.
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How to apply
Applications should include a current resume with details of 2 professional referees, quoting PMJM01. We are reviewing applications as they are received so if you think you're the right person for this role, we'd love to hear how your capabilities, achievements and experience set you apart.
To be eligible to apply for this position you must hold appropriate Australian work rights and be immunised with the COVID-19 vaccination in accordance with COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Directions (No 4) and a current influenza vaccination (for workers in clinical environments) in accordance with mandatory vaccination of health care workers directions.
At the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, we are committed to creating a workplace that encourages diversity, inclusiveness and equal employment opportunity for all employees. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.
We will close this job ad as soon as we have enough applicants, so please apply without delay.
Contact details
HR Team
Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute
E: recruitment@baker.edu.au