Role Type: 12-month full time contract
Salary: $86,485 – $105,325 p.a plus superannuation
The opportunity:
Join the Epilepsy Team within MCRI's Neuroscience Group and contribute to cutting-edge translational research advancing the understanding and diagnosis of neurological disorders. We are seeking a Research Assistant to support innovative stem cell, genomic and tissue-based research through the Gene-STEPS and BRAINtegrate programs, working alongside a collaborative team dedicated to improving outcomes for people with epilepsy.
What you’ll do
Culture, maintain, expand, cryopreserve and characterise human iPSC cultures
Differentiate, maintain and characterise iPSC-derived neuronal cultures for functional genomic studies
Collect, process and biobank human neurosurgical tissue specimens
Prepare tissue samples for single-cell and spatial transcriptomic workflows
Contribute to data generation for research projects and publications
What you’ll bring
Honours or Masters qualification in Science, Biomedical Science, Molecular Biology, Neuroscience or a related discipline
At least 3 years' experience in biomedical research laboratories
Proficiency in mammalian cell culture, including human iPSC and iPSC-derived neuronal culture systems
Experience in Molecular and cellular biology techniques, including PCR, protein and nucleic acid extraction, and downstream genomic analyses
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
Please view the position description here.
Any questions? Reach out to Dr Sarah Stephenson at
[email protected].
What you’ll enjoy
Access a range of salary packaging options—covering entertainment, novated leases, and more
Enjoy a variety of flexible work arrangements
Contribute to cutting-edge translational neuroscience research with real-world impact
Feel supported through our health and wellbeing program, which includes complimentary access to the Employee Assistance Program
Be part of a purpose-driven organisation improving the lives of children and families through world-class research
Become an active part of our community by joining internal committees and contributing to our inclusive, thriving culture
Who we are
Murdoch Children’s Research Institute envisions a transformative future for child health. Our institute is a hub of impactful scientific breakthroughs, particularly in early interventions, enhanced diagnosis, prevention, and potential cures. We thrive on collaborative, multidisciplinary problem-solving to address challenging queries in child health. Committed to inclusivity and respect, we foster a positive working environment that values diverse backgrounds and experiences. As a proud member of the Australian Network on Disability and a dedicated supporter of Science Australia Gender Equity (SAGE), we uphold principles of equal opportunity and diverse representation.
We are committed to the safety of children and young people and takes a zero-tolerance approach to all forms of child abuse, exploitation and harm. Child safety is prioritised in our decision-making at all levels of the Institute.
Apply now!
If you believe this role is a good fit for you, please apply by submitting:
Your resume
A cover letter addressing the selection criteria
Ensure these documents are combined into a single PDF file.
We welcome individuals of diverse genders, ages, ethnicities, cultural backgrounds, abilities, religions, and sexual orientations in our workplace. We actively encourage talented individuals from all walks of life to apply for our job openings. Our commitment lies in fostering a workplace that is barrier-free and inclusive, aiming to attract the most skilled candidates.
For any questions related to the recruitment process, feel free to reach out to our Recruitment Team at
[email protected]. Ensure that you include the position number and job title in the subject line. Please refrain from sharing your application to this email address.
Please note, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
No recruitment agencies please.
Applications close: Friday 31 July 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight time
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