Research Fellow/Research Associate

Job description

- Based at the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research - Full-time / Part-time (with negotiation) appointment on a tenurable/fixed term basis for 24 months. - Base salary range: Level A/8, $112,371 / Level B, $118,150– $139,812/ p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation. About the area: UWA’s Medical School brings together the brightest students, experienced clinicians and committed researchers to unlock the greatest health challenges of our day. Celebrating 65 years in 2022, the Medical School is an infinite source of teaching and learning for individuals who share our goal of delivering better health outcomes today and into the future. The group investigates the genetic causes of underlying rare, mostly neuromuscular and neurodegenerative diseases using a range of genomic and functional approaches. The research group also explores targeted therapies for neuromuscular diseases, in particular congenital myopathies. About the opportunity: - Contribute to a functional genomics research program focused on rare neurogenetic and neuromuscular diseases, working both collaboratively and independently to support discovery and translational outcomes - Design, conduct and/or support labora...