About Us

The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health is a medical research institute specialising in the brain and mind and is one of the world’s top 10 brain research centres. We employ exceptionally talented people who work to solve the greatest brain and mind challenges of our era. Our staff and students are the bedrock of our research and success, and we strive for excellence by fostering partnerships and empowering people. At the Florey our mission-driven culture enables our people to collaborate, thrive, learn, make ground-breaking discoveries and advance humanity through brain and mind science.

About the role:

We are looking for a highly motivated person to join the Ion Channels and Human Diseases lab at the Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health. This role will sit within a program for the development and commercialization of novel therapeutics for severe childhood epilepsies.  The successful candidate will join a dynamic group of scientists to work on behavioral and electrophysiology measurements in mouse models created to mimic childhood epilepsies, and to screen and validate novel molecules in these models to drive discovery research programs into early clinical development.

 The candidate will be responsible for:

• Conduct experiments independently and in a team environment
• Provide laboratory-based support for experiments and related work as required
• Data analysis and preparation of reports (oral/written) to direct supervisors
• Experiments mainly focus on stereotaxic brain surgery in mice, drug delivery into mice via oral (p.o.), s.c, i.p or i.c.v. routes, running of video-EEG and behavioural experiments, brain tissue and blood collection.
• Molecular biology experiments including occasional genotyping, qPCR, protein extraction
• Identify hazards and unsafe activities and report immediately
• Adhere to all Florey Standard Terms and Conditions on Confidentiality, Publications and Intellectual Property

 Detailed information and key responsibilities are available from the Position Description.

This position is fixed term, full-time role. The role attracts an annual salary offer ranging from Research Officer 1 (RO1) $91,681 to Research Officer 3 (RO3) $98,416 or Research Assistant 4 (RA4) $84,947 to Research Assistant 5 (RA5) $88,314, commensurate with experience.

Applicants who meet the criteria listed in the Position Description should submit their resume together with a cover letter no later than 27 November 2024.

About you:

The successful candidate will have:

• Honours and/or post-graduate degrees in neuroscience, physiology, or related area; 3-year experience in rodent handling, drug administration (po, ip, sc injections) and anesthesia induction
• Competent in stereotaxic recovery surgery in rodents
• Experience in running behavioral experiments

 Experience with the below is desirable, but not essential:

• Knowledge of relevant aspects of neuroscience
• Experience in drug discovery projects
• Proficient in molecular biology assays

 What we offer:
Working at the Florey offers you the chance to work with a dedicated group of researchers within a culture that focuses on equity, diversity and collaboration. Other benefits include:

• Generous salary packaging to maximise your benefits
• Up to 17% superannuation

• Wellbeing initiatives including flexible working opportunities

If you’re inspired to make a positive difference, apply now.

At the Florey our future focus starts with an unwavering commitment to diversity and inclusion and a desire to provide a place to tremendous opportunity to everyone.

We seek and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds and cultures including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGTBQI+, veterans and people with disability.

For enquiries please contact our Human Resources Team on employment@florey.edu.au.

All final applicants for this position may be asked to consent to a criminal record check.