In-Demand Student researcher Jobs in Melbourne Vic

Research Assistant
University of Melbourne —Parkville VIC
- $87,266 - $118,416 a year
- Full-time
- Laboratory experience
- Bachelor's degree
- Organisational skills
- Health insurance
- Parental leave
1d
Monash Education PhD Scholarship: Hitting the limits - Intersectional sexisms in Australian universities
Monash University —Clayton VIC
- Full-time
- Research
- University
- Education
Research Officer
Murdoch Childrens Research Institute —Parkville VIC
- $109,334 a year
- Part-time
- Doctoral degree
- Research
- Machine learning
- Parental leave
2d
Research Assistant (Whole Life Design of Carbon Neutral Infrastructure)
RMIT University —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Civil engineering
- Doctoral degree
- Engineering
Research Fellow, Data Analyst - Centre of Research Excellence in Bipolar Disorder
Monash University —Clayton VIC
- $86,195 - $116,981 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Research
- Machine learning
6d
Scholarly Information Services Librarian
Victoria University —Footscray VIC
- $91,796 - $99,361 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Management
- Microsoft Office
14d
ART TEACHER .4 MONDAY & TUESDAY
Government schools —Melbourne VIC
- Part-time
- Communication skills
- Teaching
6d
Research Fellow - Proteomics
Monash University —Clayton VIC
- $123,138 - $146,228 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Doctoral degree
- Research
- University
1d
Academic Level B-D (Identified)
University of Melbourne —Parkville VIC
- $124,656 - $202,556 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Research
- Business
- Health insurance
- Parental leave
13d
Administrative Assistant | Rheumatology
St Vincent's Health Australia —Melbourne VIC
- $58,442 - $64,610 a year
- Part-time
- Microsoft Word
- Blood sampling
- Microsoft Excel
2d
Assistant Associate Dean, Data Science & AI Discipline
RMIT University —Melbourne VIC
- $146,897 - $227,847 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Working with children
- AI
14d
Research Fellow or Senior Research Fellow, Epidemiologist
Monash University —Clayton VIC
- $150,841 - $173,931 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Doctoral degree
- Research
- Leadership
Senior Research Development Coordinator
Monash University —Clayton VIC
- $110,527 - $121,227 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Research
- Administrative experience
5d
Postdoctoral Researcher - Bowtell Laboratory
Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre —Parkville VIC
- $73,762 - $105,846 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Laboratory
- Microsoft Excel
- Annual leave
14d
PhD Scholarship Opportunity – Designing a Model of Navigation Support for Australian Adults Making Workers’ Compensation Claims
Monash University —St Kilda Road VIC
- Full-time
- Medicine
- Research
- Master's degree
5d
Director, The Mary MacKillop Institute for Health Research
Australian Catholic University —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Research
- Communication skills
2d
Centre for Health Economics, Monash Business School, Integrated PhD Program 2026
Monash University —Caulfield VIC
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
Vendor Manager (Publishers)
RMIT University —Melbourne VIC
- $100,000 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
- Working with children
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
Professor in Human Computer Interaction
RMIT University —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Supervising experience
- Working with children
Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor - Learning Sciences
Monash University —Clayton VIC
- $181,629 - $200,092 a year
- Full-time
- Research

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Research Assistant

University of Melbourne -
Parkville VIC

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Full-time
$87,266 - $118,416 a year
1 day ago

Benefits

Health insurance
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Salary packaging

Qualifications

Cell culture
Bachelor honours degree
Laboratory experience
Bachelor's degree
Organisational skills
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Full Job Description

Position Number: JR-014440

Role type: Full Time ; Fixed Term for 1 year
Location: Parkville
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences (MDHS)
Department : Department of Microbiology and Immunology
Salary: Level A $87,266 - $118,416 plus 17% super

World-class immunology lab at the Doherty Institute / Hands-on T cell research using advanced techniques / Supportive, collaborative team culture
Join us to drive impactful discoveries in infection and cancer immunology and develop your research career.
Investing in you – 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

The University of Melbourne
We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website.

Your next career opportunity
In this role, you will drive hands-on T cell immunology experiments within the Mackay Lab. You will work with techniques such as cell culture , flow cytometry and mo lecular biology . You will gain exceptional training, mentoring and publication opportunities in infection and cancer immunology.

What you will deliver:

Design, plan and perform T cell immunology experiments to achieve agreed research milestones and project aims.
Carry out cell culture, flow cytometry, molecular biology and mouse handling with high technical accuracy and reproducibility.
Maintain meticulous experimental records, laboratory databases, inventories, and compliance documentation including ethics and biosafety approvals.
Support training, mentoring and supervision of students and new staff , fostering a collaborative, high-performing laboratory environment.
Contribute to lab meetings, data analysis and manuscript preparation, actively engaging with departmental seminars and activities.

You may be a great fit if you:

Hold a BSc (Honours) or BBiomed (Honours) in a relevant biomedical or life science discipline.
Demonstrate experience handling laboratory mice and working according to ethical, safety and animal welfare requirements.
Apply or rapidly develop skills in cell culture, flow cytometry and molecular biology techniques.
Manage experiments, data recording and analysis with strong organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
Collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary research team, supporting colleagues and contributing to shared scientific outcomes.
Undertake laboratory administration, ordering, equipment maintenance and documentation to support smooth, compliant lab operations.

For further information please 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

Based at the Peter Doherty Institute, you will join the Department of Microbiology and Immunology.
The Mackay Lab investigates tissue-resident T cells, linking fundamental immunology with infection and cancer applications. You will collaborate with leading researchers across the School of Biomedical Sciences and partner hospitals. The team values collaboration, integrity and inclusivity, providing mentoring, cutting-edge facilities and seminars supporting your development.

Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. The diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb.

We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. Learn more about how we support an accessible recruitment process.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Visit our Indigenous staff page to learn more about our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.
Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with Korin Korin , our Indigenous Employment and Development team, via [email protected]

Application essentials:

Visit "apply with us" to learn more about the process, including tips and FAQs.
You must have current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
A Working with Children Check is required for 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 a separate document addressing the Selection Criteria outlined in the .

Want to know more?

For questions related to our recruitment process email Corey Menadue at [email protected]
For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard on +61 3 9035 3218 or at [email protected] (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments').

Apply today, and join a community that’s shaping the future.

Applications close: Tuesday 7 July at 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.

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