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Queensland Brain Institute Part-time (50%) fixed-term position for 6 months Base salary will be in the range $93,491.78 - $100,296.98 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 6) Based at our St Lucia Campus About This Opportunity Step into an exciting opportunity with Dr Itia Favre-Bulle’s team at QBI, where diverse expertise in psychology, neuroscience, physics and computational biology drives discoveries in brain and behaviour. As the key caretaker of our zebrafish colony, you’ll play a vital role in supporting world-class research, breeding, genotyping and developing transgenic lines that power breakthrough experiments. This is a hands-on role at the centre of our collaborative, supportive lab culture, with the chance to contribute directly to innovative neuroscience while building your own skills in a cutting-edge environment. Key responsibilities will include: Manage and maintain zebrafish colonies, including breeding, genotyping, and general animal care. Prepare reagents, order consumables, and maintain accurate inventories and compliance records. Support experiments by keeping detailed records and assisting team members as required. Ensure strong safety practices in waste disposal, storage, and chemical/sample handling, and foster a proactive safety culture. Participate in lab meetings, seminars, cross-lab collaborations, and mentor junior staff. About UQ As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world. Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community. Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as: Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave/paid primary care leave 17% superannuation contributions + 17.5% annual leave loading Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family Career development opportunities –access to exclusive internal-only vacancies and our Study for Staff program On campus childcare options Affordable parking (from just $6.15 a day) Salary packaging options About You Completion of a relevant degree in Biology or Neuroscience with subsequent experience in coordinating activities or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training. Detailed experience of working with the collection of, analysis and reporting of research data. Demonstrated research relevant knowledge and skills Strong interpersonal and communication skills with proven ability to produce clear, succinct documentation. The ability to liaise effectively with a wide range of stakeholders in a research environment Well-developed problem-solving skills, with an ability to forward plan, prioritise tasks to meet deadlines and work with a high level of adaptability, both independently and as part of a team Relevant experience in a laboratory preferably with zebrafish and molecular techniques or the capability to quickly acquire this knowledge and apply in the workplace. The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia. You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment. Questions? For more information about this opportunity, please contact Dr Itia Favre-Bulle at i.favrebulle@uq.edu.au. For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line. Want to Apply? We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload: Resume Cover letter Responses to the ‘About You’ section Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact talent@uq.edu.au. 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