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Job Title Research Assistant Job Description An excellent opportunity is available for a Research Assistant to join the Dewson Lab within the Ubiquitin Signalling Division at Australia’s pre-eminent biomedical research institute. About the Position The role of the Research Assistant is to provide technical and operational support for the Dewson lab and Parkinson's Disease Research Centre. They will be responsible for providing support in the care, maintenance and motor testing of mice as part of our research to understand Parkinson's disease. Observational skills must be particularly attuned to the health and welfare of the animals under their care. They will also support ongoing laboratory work with techniques including but not limited to tissue removal, basic injections and immunohistochemistry to understand disease pathology. The Research Assistant will be responsible for performing experiments and accurately recording all results to contribute to research as directed. Selection Criteria Personal qualities: Good communication skills and the ability to work constructively within a team environment Passion for biomedical research and learning Ability to work as part of a team using experimental protocols Excellent attention to detail, ensuring that data, methods and theories are accurate, of high-quality and accessible to other researchers Ability to manage time effectively and be reliable and approachable Willing to take direction and have progress reviewed where required Knowledge and skills: BSc with Honours or Masters in an appropriate area of study, or relevant experience Experience in animal handling and behavioural testing in rodents Demonstrated laboratory research experience, experience in immunohistochemistry techniques desirable. Basic computer skills and ability to accurately record data, results and the development of new methods and theories Project management, excellent oral and written communication and reporting skills Terms of Appointment This position is available for one year in a full time capacity. Salary is Research Support Employee level 5 ($82,018-$94,209). Up to 17% superannuation and very attractive salary packaging options are available. General enquiries can be directed to Prof Grant Dewson - dewson@wehi.edu.au A position description is available here. How to Apply Please apply by uploading your CV, cover letter and a document addressing the key selection criteria in pdf format. Application Closing Date: Friday 9 January 2026 WEHI’s commitment to diversity and inclusion At WEHI we strive to foster a flexible working environment that encourages individual differences and promotes collaboration and creativity. We recognise that talent does not sit within a single identifiable group in our society and that WEHI’s ability to shape contemporary scientific thinking and deliver leading professional services relies on a diversity of thought within our organisation. Our action to promote gender equality has been recognised with an Athena SWAN Bronze Award from Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) and we offer a range of support for women researchers. Our commitment to celebrating diversity and addressing inequities is further demonstrated through our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, Gender Action Plan, Reconciliation Action Plan and our WE-Pride network for LGBTQIA+ staff and students. We actively encourage applications from, people with a disability, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people and people with diverse genders and sexualities. Should you require support during the recruitment process due to special needs or consideration, please contact the People and Culture team. WEHI’s commitment to Indigenous employment WEHI is working to create a future where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples will be engaged at the scientific frontier, making exciting discoveries and decisions about the future of health in this country, and part of a leading professional services workforce supporting the realisation of these discoveries. We are committed to creating a culturally safe workplace and offering career development and leadership opportunities to First Nations staff and students. We strongly encourage any Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.