Animal Surgical Officer
- Organisation:
- The University of Western Australia
- Location:
- Crawley, Perth
- Occupation:
- Veterinarian - Academic
- Employment Type:
- Part Time
- Posted:
- With a focus on research and laboratory work, this position provides an excellent platform for professional growth and skill development.
- Part-time (0.6 FTE) appointment on a fixed term basis for 8 months with a possibility of a contract extension.
- Base salary range: $80,243 – $88,940 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation.
About the area
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.
The Immunology and Transplantation Laboratory conducts research to gather insights necessary to improving long term outcomes of solid organ transplantation. The team is involved in the development and use of pre-clinical mouse models of solid organ transplantation to study the post-transplant immune response.
About the opportunity
- Assist in conducting solid organ transplants and tissue and blood sampling.
- Assist in monitoring animal welfare.
- Submit required reports and assist with maintaining administrative compliance with ethics approvals.
About you
- Relevant tertiary qualification, preferably a BSc (Hons), in biomedical science or related fields.
- Relevant experience working with animals, preferably mice, in a research setting.
- Well-developed written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Experience with GraphPad Prism is desirable.
Position description: POSITION DESCRIPTION - [Animal Surgical Officer] - Level [5].pdf
To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Dr Amy Prosser at amy.prosser@uwa.edu.au
How to apply
Please apply below. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.
Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Monday, 14 April 2025.
This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia
Our commitment to inclusion and diversity
UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.
