Job Title Research Officer Job Description An exciting opportunity is available for a Research Officer to join the Hill Laboratory in the Infection and Global Health Division at Australia’s pre-eminent biomedical research institute. About the position The position aims to integrate structural and functional knowledge about antibody responses to Streptococcus pyogenes virulence factors to inform development of vaccines and therapeutics. Key responsibilities include characterising antibody recognition of bacterial toxins or vaccine antigens using a range of biophysical techniques. This position will join a multi-disciplinary team, with regular consultation and support from the Laboratory Head (Dr Danika Hill) and team members. Research will be conducted under limited supervision according to agreed work plans, either independently or as a member of a team, and lead the production of publications from that research. This position will involve laboratory research, data analysis, project management tasks, and other administrative tasks to support laboratory operations. The Research Officer will oversee project timelines, reporting, ethics, and governance requirements, management of confidentiality and intellectual property. They will oversee stakeholder engagement with academic and industry partners through regular, high-quality written reports and oral presentations. The successful candidate will be expected to co-supervise and/or mentor postgraduate students and other junior team members, and support other research projects in the laboratory. Methods and approaches that may be used include standard and specialised biophysical techniques to characterise protein-protein interactions (including X-ray crystallography and Cryo-EM), protein expression and purification, protein structure determination, in vitro antibody functional assays, cell culture, flow cytometry, and statistical analysis. Selection Criteria Essential knowledge and skills: A PhD in Protein Biochemistry, Structural Biology or equivalent Demonstrated analytical and manuscript preparation skills; including a track record of refereed research publications Strong project management abilities with excellent oral and written communication skills Experience in the design and optimisation of constructs for expression of recombinant proteins in E. coli, insect cells (Sf21), or mammalian cells (HEK 293F) Experience in biophysical techniques to characterize protein-protein interactions such as BLI (Octet), SPR, ITC or mass photometry Demonstrated experience in determining protein structures through X-ray crystallography and/or Cryo-EM Desirable Skills: Experience in computational protein design is highly desirable but is not essential. Prior experience with antibody epitope determination Personal qualities: A demonstrated capacity to work in a collegiate manner with other staff in the workplace Ability to manage time effectively and be reliable and approachable Excellent communication skills and the ability to work constructively within a team environment Excellent attention to detail, ensuring that data, new methods and theories are accurate, of high-quality and accessible to other researchers A demonstrated interest in immunology and infectious disease research. Terms of appointment This position is available for a period of one year in the first instance, in a full or part time capacity. Salary is Research Employee Level A ($104,071 - $111,707). Very attractive salary packaging options are available for general living expenses, meal entertainment, novated leasing and more. 12% superannuation payable, plus up to a further 5% after the first 6 months of service via our matching superannuation scheme. General enquiries can be directed to Dr Danika Hill – A position description for a Research Officer is available here. How to apply Please apply by uploading your CV, cover letter and a document addressing the key selection criteria as described above in pdf format. Application closing date: 18 June 2026
