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Senior Research Officer
The
Human Tissue Resource Centre (HTRC) is a
facility that collects, characterises
and stores human tissue samples (brain
and spinal cord, DNA, serum and cells)
for use in neuroscience research in
Australia and overseas. We are seeking a
motivated person with an interest in
neuroscience and tissue banking to
manage and develop the HTRC. This
position will be responsible for the
overseeing of daily operations of the
HTRC and its personnel. The initial
appointment is for a duration of five
years.
Duties
include: the supervision of HTRC staff;
quality assurance of laboratory
processes; financial management of the
facility; ensuring ethical and legal
criteria are met; collection of human
tissues; performing case
characterization; publicising the HTRC
through written reports and public
speaking.
Essential criteria:
a medical degree or PhD with relevant
knowledge and experience in handling of
human tissue specimens; well developed
organisational and communication skills;
demonstrated managerial skills and
successful team work.
Desirable criteria:
knowledge of tissue banking procedures,
research experience.
Enquiries may be directed to Professor
Glenda Halliday on 9399 1104.
Please send your
application, addressing the selection
criteria, to
Lee Hilton
PO Box 82, St Pauls, NSW
2031, Fax 9399 1026.
Closing: Friday, 3
October, 2008.
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