Asbestos Diseases Research Institute (View other jobs from this organisation)
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Research Assistant
About ADRI
The Asbestos Diseases Research Institute (ADRI), located in Concord NSW is the only stand-alone, dedicated medical research institute focussed on asbestos and dust-related diseases with a national and international footprint.
We are recognised as the world’s centre of excellence in this research and in 2021, the World Health Organization designated ADRI as its Collaborating Centre for Elimination of Asbestos-Related Diseases. This was a world first and led to our being named as a training partner of the United Nations Environment Planning Agency (UNEP).
About the role:
The position will be working under the supervision of Research Director and senior ADRI researchers on projects that investigate potential innovative treatment strategies (Immunotherapy and natural anti-cancer product) and/or diagnostic biomarkers to improve health outcomes for mesothelioma patients. Additionally, you will be assisted in developing a 3D co-culture model for drug screening in treating mesothelioma.
Key Duties:
In this role you will be expected to:
Skills and Experience
Benefits
Working at ADRI offers flexibility, professional development, and the opportunity to contribute to improving health outcomes for mesothelioma patients. Benefits include salary packing, an employee support program, modern offices, and laboratories adjacent to the Concord Hospital. In ADRI, we also work closely with oncologists from Concord Hospital and mesothelioma support groups.
How to apply
Applications should include a cover letter stating why you are interested in the role, an updated resume and submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. Send to info@adri.org.au.
Application close at COB Friday 5 December 22