Role type:Part-time0.5-0.7FTE (transition to full-timeconsidered);Fixed term position for 1 year
Faculty:Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department School:Department of Microbiology and Immunology
Salary:Level A -$87,266 - 118,416 (pro-rata for part-time)plus 17% super
Cutting-edgeT cell immunologyand metabolismresearch / collaborative, respectful team culture with intellectualinput / state-of-the-artDoherty facilities
Join our immunology team and help drive impactful T cell research with real translational potential.
Investing inyou– 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
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You will support innovative T cell biologyand metabolismresearch, combining mouse work, cellassaysand advanced single-cell technologies.
You will collaborate closely with experienced immunologists, contributeideasand gain autonomy to drive your own projects.
Whatyou willdeliver:
Conduct mouse monitoring,proceduresand tissue experiments, managing lines and supporting animal ethics documentation.
Perform mammalian cell culture, organoid work, flowcytometryand immunological assays using human and mouse samples.
Generate andanalysesingle-cell genomics and metabolomics data, interpretingresultsand presenting findings to the team.
Maintainaccurateexperimental records, contribute to labhousekeepingand help coordinate shared resources and equipment.
Supporttraining ofstudents andnew staff, sharingexpertiseand fostering collaborative, respectful communication across the lab.
You may be a great fitifyou
Hold a BSc (Honours) or equivalent in Immunology,Microbiologyor a closely related discipline.
Bringa minimum of1–2 years’ laboratory experience, including mouse handling,proceduresand immunisation in research settings.
Demonstrateproficiencyin flow cytometry, mammalian cell culture, molecularbiologyand in vitro immunological assays.
Use analysis software confidently, includingFlowJo, GraphPad Prism, ImageJ and standard spreadsheet and documentation tools.
Collaborate effectively with diverse colleagues, animaltechniciansand external partners, communicating clearly about experimental progress.
Contribute to training and mentoring students and new starters, sharing skills whilemaintaininghigh laboratory practice standards.
For furtherinformationplease refer to the attached PD.
What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfilment, including:
Build future financial security with 17% superannuation
Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning
Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave and cultural leave
Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company
Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program
Your new team –Department of Microbiology and Immunology
You will join the Department of Microbiology and Immunology within the School of Biomedical Sciences at Parkville.
Based at the Peter Doherty Institute, you will access purpose-built,state-of-the-artfacilities dedicated to infection and immunity.
You will work in a collaborative, respectful laboratory culture that values open communication, mutualsupportand intellectual contribution.
The team encourages curiosity, sharedsuccessand career development, including opportunities to drive your own research directions.
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Application essentials:
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You must have current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
A Working with Children Check isrequiredfor all positions. If successful, we will guide you through the process and reimburse you.
Please upload your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and experience as part of the application process.
Please upload your responses to the Selection Criteria, found in the Position Description.
Want to know more?
For queries related to this specific position, contactDr Kevin Man
For questions related to our recruitment process emailVanessa Phanat hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au
For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard on +61 3 9035 3218 or at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au(subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments').
Applytoday, andjoin a communitythat’sshaping the future.
Applications close:24th July 2026 at11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.
