(HEO6) $92,511 to $99,929 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.

Fixed term fulltime position for 2 years.

Are you a highly motivated individual who is curious about how cancer cells work?

The 3D Chromatin Organisation Laboratory is seeking a passionate and detail-oriented Research Coordinator with strong integrity, well-developed problem-solving skills to join our growing team to meaningfully contribute to cutting-edge cancer research.

The 3D Chromatin Organisation Laboratory is embedded within the Resistance Prevention Program at the South Australian immunoGENomics Institute (SAiGENCI); an independent institute within the Adelaide University and in alliance with the Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN).

As the Research Coordinator, you will work under general direction, both independently and as part of a team. You will contribute to high-impact epigenetic cancer research by planning, performing, and analysing data for a variety of wet laboratory experiments, while contributing to general laboratory housekeeping for the 3D Chromatin Organisation Laboratory, to ensure grant milestones are achieved within a timely manner.

To be successful you will need:

• Demonstrated experience in performing a variety of molecular and cellular biology techniques, including but not limited to cell/tissue culture; gene and protein expression techniques, and generation of engineered cell/tissue cultures.
• Demonstrated ability to learn, troubleshoot, optimise, and share new techniques in the laboratory, with a meticulous approach to experimental work, data collection, and interpretation, and well-developed problem solving and analytical skills.
• Well-developed oral communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to share research progress in team meetings, have the confidence to discuss potential problems as they arise, and have excellent active listening skills.
• Demonstrated high-level organisational skills to coordinate and provide logistical support to lab members as needed, and balance competing demands from multiple projects without direct supervision.
• Knowledge of and compliance with policies and procedures for Health, Safety and Wellbeing, as well as biosafety requirements.

The path to Adelaide University

We are on an exciting path to Adelaide University as we prepare to open our doors in January 2026. Adelaide University will combine the strengths of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia, and we are dedicated to creating an accessible and future-focused educational powerhouse that fosters economic and social wellbeing through ground-breaking research and innovative teaching. You can learn more about Adelaide University HERE and more information will be provided throughout the recruitment process.

Enjoy an outstanding career environment

We offer a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaboration - offers you vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.

We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs

Your faculty's broader role

The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences contains one of Australia's largest concentrations of leading health researchers, teachers and clinical titleholders. It's comprised of eight schools and a number of specialist disciplines, institutes and centres, variously focused on world-class research, and training the next generation of: medical doctors; surgeons; dentists; nurses; psychiatrists; psychologists; and other health professionals.

Learn more at: health.adelaide.edu.au

If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.

Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to be taken through to the online application form. Please ensure you submit a cover letter, resume, and upload a document that includes your responses to all of the selection criteria for the position as contained in the position description or selection criteria document.

Applications close 11:55pm, 24 November 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:

Taryn Giles
Senior Talent Acquisition Officer, Human Resources
E: taryn.giles@adelaide.edu.au

You'll find a full position description and/or selection criteria below: (If no links appear, try viewing on another device)

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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