Level A and $81,293 - $102,024 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.
Fixed term full-time position for 2 years
As part of a collaborative and supportive environment, the Grant Funded Researcher will work across a variety of projects, ensuring research excellence and compliance with health, safety, and wellbeing requirements.
The School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Research Officer to join the Department of Animal and Veterinary Bioscience. This role will contribute to advancing research through the design, conduct, and analysis of in vitro testing and intensive animal trials, as well as the preparation of manuscripts and protocols.
In this role, you’ll play a hands-on part in advancing animal and veterinary bioscience research by conducting in vitro testing and intensive animal trials. You’ll contribute to developing research protocols, preparing manuscripts, and analysing data using statistical methods, turning results into meaningful insights. You’ll also have the chance to present findings through reports and presentations, making a real impact on the progression of research. Working both independently and as part of a collaborative team, you’ll thrive in an environment that values innovation, flexibility, and safety, with a strong commitment to health, safety, and wellbeing practices.
To be successful you will need:
- Experience in conducting in vitro testing.
- Good scientific skills in writing manuscripts and developing research protocols.
- Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly MS Excel and MS Word.
- Basic knowledge to discuss and conduct statistical analysis.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in conducting intensive animal trials.
The path to Adelaide University
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Applications close 11:55pm, Thursday 4 September 2025.
The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.
For further information
For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:
Dr Mariana Caetano
Senior Lecturer, School of Animal and Veterinary Bioscience
M:0421 357 283.
E: mariana.caetano@adelaide.edu.au
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We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Female applicants, people with a disability and/or and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.
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