Careers
Children’s Medical Research Institute epitomises research excellence. We have world-leading scientists supported by state of the art facilities and dynamic, committed research staff.
See below for current vacancies. From neuroscience and cancer biology to drug development, embryology and gene therapy; when joining the team at CMRI you will be surrounded by internationally recognised researchers who foster excellence in all of their staff. CMRI is part of the largest health and medical research precinct in Australia and also a member of the Westmead Research Hub. This membership allows our staff access to the vast array of technology, services, resources and expertise available nearby at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead, Westmead Hospital and the Westmead Institute. Opportunities to join the team at CMRI are occasionally available in the areas of research, administration, fundraising, and laboratory support.
Current Vacancies
Senior IP & Commercialisation Administrator
- Join a world-leading, independent medical research institute
- Contribute to the health of future generations/children through medical research
- Located in Westmead— Australia’s foremost biomedical research precinct
Work on Sponsored Research Projects, Commercialisation of Research, Intellectual Property Matters.
Together we are making a difference for kids living with genetic disease.
Children’s Medical Research Institute (CMRI) was Australia’s first dedicated paediatric research facility (established in 1958) and is now one of the nation’s most highly regarded independent medical research institutes. CMRI has made great strides with its technology transfer efforts in recent times. With exciting breakthroughs occurring within the research of ProCan® (a $50m public funded project focused on the proteomics of cancer), gene therapy, oncology targets and inherited retinal disease targets, we are now growing and strengthening the Commercialisation team to ensure we capture the social and economic value being created in these world class programs.
CMRI is a partner with universities and hospitals, as members of the Westmead Research Hub, with a joint vision to translate discoveries into cures. See www.wrh.org.au.
The Role
- Part-time 2 or 3 days per week
- Permanent
- ASAP start
We are looking for a Part Time Senior IP and Commercialisation Administrator to join the team responsible for the growth and management of the Institute’s IP portfolio through a proactive hands-on approach, encouraging and capturing invention disclosures and forging industry partnerships for commercial exploitation of the IP. This newly created role will work with the Head of Commercialisation and Head of Legal on a wide range of matters including sponsored research projects, commercialisation of research, intellectual property matters and undertaking due diligence.
The role is suited to an individual with a background in contract management/ administration and an interest in commercialisation of Life Science opportunities. The role can be two or three days a week depending on the selected candidate's preference.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to
Intellectual Property:
- Perform tasks to support administration of the IP portfolio
- Conduct due diligence on invention disclosures
- Review and process incoming and outgoing daily correspondence, and update deadlines/data in the IP management system
- Proactively monitor and manage deadlines for patent
Commercialisation Activities:
- Support commercialisation activities
- Conduct due diligence and background research on potential partners and collaborators
- Analyse competitive landscapes and technological trends
General Administration:
- Maintain the Institute’s contract management system (EndPointIQ) and the Commercialisation team’s customer relationship management system (Salesforce)
- Support contracts administration by ensuring details are accurate and current, and monitoring agreement obligations with third parties
- Manage day-to-day administrative activities
- Prepare reports relating to the Institute’s IP portfolio and agreements pipeline
- Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
To succeed, you will have...
- Experience as a paralegal, IP administrator, or equivalent
- A degree with relevant experience, or a combination relevant of experience and education/ training
- Proven contract management experience with an ability to analyse contract data systems, review agreements, and intellectual property arrangements
- Demonstrated ability to produce reports and minutes with attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including demonstrated ability to build relationships with stakeholders at every level
- Ability to collaborate with others and work independently
- Demonstrated ability to exercise judgement and initiative
- Excellent organisational skills with demonstrated ability to manage and prioritise competing tasks and meet deadlines
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We kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies. We will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
CMRI is an equal-opportunity employer. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing our people. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we embrace diversity and inclusion, we strongly encourage applications from those who identify as being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
Please note: We will interview suitable candidates as applications are received. Due to the volume of applications, only successfully shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly and progressed to interview.
Close date: Saturday, 31st August 2024.
Research Assistant
- Join a world-leading, independent medical research institute
- Contribute to the health of future generations/children through medical research
- Located in Westmead— Australia’s foremost biomedical research precinct
We are looking for a Research Assistant to join our team of dedicated professionals.
Together we are making a difference for kids living with genetic disease.
Children's Medical Research Institute (CMRI) was Australia's first dedicated paediatric research facility and is now one of the world's most highly regarded independent medical research organisations. Our research focuses on the four key areas impacting children's health: cancer, genomics and genetic diseases, neurobiology, and embryology.
The Cell Biology Unit carries out research into the enzyme telomerase, which is responsible for the continued division of cancer and stem cells. Abnormalities in telomerase can cause devastating diseases such as cancer, bone marrow failure and lung fibrosis. We are the Australian reference centre for functional analysis of genetic variants in telomerase, and aim to develop new treatments for these disorders.
Work with a team of dedicated professionals
We are looking for a Research Assistant to join our team to:
- Carry out functional studies to discover how genetic variants in telomerase contribute to disease
- Provide data supporting molecular genetics diagnoses for patients and their families
- Develop new assays for measuring telomerase function in cells and in vitro
A rewarding role in every way
- Fulltime role – 37.5 hours per week
- Excellent not for profit tax benefits
- A flexible and supportive work environment where everyone’s contribution is highly valued
What can you bring to this role?
- Qualifications in the field of biological sciences, with a Bachelor of Science or equivalent and at least a year of hands-on research experience
- Demonstrated experience in human cell culture, molecular biology and biochemistry techniques
- Experience / knowledge around human genetics, cell biology and biochemistry
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We kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies. We will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
CMRI is an equal-opportunity employer. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing our people. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we embrace diversity and inclusion, we strongly encourage applications from those who identify as being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
Requirements
Residency
Close date: Saturday, 31st August 2024.
Research Assistant
- Join a world-leading, independent medical research institute
- Contribute to the health of future generations/children through medical research
- Located in Westmead— Australia’s foremost biomedical research precinct
Children’s Medical Research Institute (CMRI) are looking for a Research Assistant to join the Translational Vectorology Research Unit.
Together we are making a difference for kids living with genetic disease.
Children’s Medical Research Institute (CMRI) was Australia’s first dedicated paediatric research facility and is now one of the nation’s most highly regarded independent medical research centres. CMRI’s research programs are supported by state-of-the-art facilities and committed research and support staff. In a collaborative effort with the University of Sydney and the Sydney Children’s Hospital Network (SCHN), CMRI has built a world-leading gene therapy program, capturing the entire translational journey from idea to therapeutic reality, including clinical viral vector manufacturing facility.
Aligned with our growing efforts in the gene therapy space, in 2016 CMRI has established Translational Vectorology Research Unit (TVRU), which specializes in the development and validation of novel recombinant adeno-associated viral vectors (rAAV) and development and translation of individualised gene therapeutics for the treatment of rare paediatric genetic conditions.
TVRU benefits from direct leadership of A/Prof Lisowski, a world expert in the fields of vectorology and vector-based gene therapies. In addition to highly dedicated and motivated researchers, our achievements are made possible by a loyal network of community supporters, highly engaged donors and the very successful Jeans for Genes® fundraising campaign.
Work with a team of dedicated professionals
Applications are invited for the position of Research Assistant (RA) in the Translational Vectorology Research Unit (TVRU):
- Involved in design, cloning, production, purification and use of recombinant and replication-competent viral vectors, such as adeno-associated viral vectors (AAV) and lentiviral vectors (LVV)
- Maintenance and manipulation of a wide range of mammalian cell types (immortalized and pluripotent), cell differentiation and characterisation under BSL2/2+ conditions
- Responsible for performing basic molecular biology and QA/QC assays, including but not limited to plasmid and genomic DNA purification, molecular cloning, and range of PCRs (PCR, RT-PCR, qPCR, ddPCR…)
- Undertaking routine tasks related to the maintenance of the laboratory and preparation of standard operating procedures (SOPs)
A rewarding role in every way
- Full-time role – 37.5 hours per week
- Excellent not for profit tax benefits
- A flexible and supportive work environment where everyone’s contribution is highly valued.
- This appointment is initially for a fixed term of 12 months, with continuing tenure subject to satisfactory performance, and the requirements of research projects in the Research Unit
What can you bring to this role?
- Hold a Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent
- Have 2+ years of experience in general molecular biology and mammalian tissue culture techniques
- Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and attention to details, as well as the ability/will to improve their professional knowledge (e.g. learning new protocols and techniques)
- Prior hands-on experience working with viral vectors, mammalian cell cultures and stem cell cultures
- Experience working with animal models is a plus but is not required
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience with both PC and MAC operating systems and proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, is required
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We kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies. We will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
CMRI is an equal-opportunity employer. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing our people. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we embrace diversity and inclusion, we strongly encourage applications from those who identify as being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
Close date: Sunday, 15th September 2024.
Research Officer
- Join a world-leading, independent medical research institute
- Contribute to the health of future generations/children through medical research
- Located in Westmead— Australia’s foremost biomedical research precinct
Children’s Medical Research Institute (CMRI) are looking for a Research Officer to join the Translational Vectorology Research Unit.
Together we are making a difference for kids living with genetic disease.
Children’s Medical Research Institute (CMRI) was Australia’s first dedicated paediatric research facility and is now one of the nation’s most highly regarded independent medical research centres. CMRI’s research programs are supported by state-of-the-art facilities and committed research and support staff. In a collaborative effort with the University of Sydney and the Sydney Children’s Hospital Network (SCHN), CMRI has built a world-leading gene therapy program, capturing the entire translational journey from idea to therapeutic reality, including clinical viral vector manufacturing facility.
Aligned with our growing efforts in the gene therapy space, in 2016 CMRI has established Translational Vectorology Research Unit (TVRU), which specializes in the development and validation of novel recombinant adeno-associated viral vectors (rAAV) and development and translation of individualised gene therapeutics for the treatment of rare paediatric genetic conditions.
TVRU benefits from direct leadership of A/Prof Lisowski, a world expert in the fields of vectorology and vector-based gene therapies. In addition to highly dedicated and motivated researchers, our achievements are made possible by a loyal network of community supporters, highly engaged donors and the very successful Jeans for Genes® fundraising campaign.
Work with a team of dedicated professionals
We are looking for a Research Officer (postdoctoral researchers) to join our team to:
- To join the newly established projects relate to bioengineering of novel AAV vectors for preclinical and clinical applications; the development of AAV-based gene therapy tools and strategies for rare genetic disorders; as well as development and characterisation of preclinical models
- Preparation of project reports for philanthropic foundations, government agencies and commercial partners
- Responsible for working independently and as part of larger research unit and perform research in the area of AAV vectorology, genetic disorders and stem cell biology under PC2 conditions
- Manage multiple concurrent experiments and will also be involved in supervision and training of junior members of the research team
- Be responsible for performing, and/or supervising junior members of the team performing, a wide range of molecular biology assays including, but not limited to, molecular cloning, DNA/RNA purification, qPCR and ddPCR, blotting and sequencing, including NGS
- Involved in design, cloning, production, purification and use of recombinant and replication-competent viral vectors, such as adeno-associated viral vectors (AAV) and lentiviral vectors (LVV)
- Maintenance and manipulation of a wide range of mammalian cell types (immortalized and pluripotent), cell differentiation and characterisation under BSL2/2+ conditions
- Working with and manipulate primary human cells and tissues
- Undertaking routine tasks related to the maintenance of the laboratory and preparation of standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Directly involved in the preparation of presentations, scientific manuscripts and grant applications
A rewarding role in every way
- Full time role – 37.5 hours per week
- Excellent not for profit tax benefits
- A flexible and supportive work environment where everyone’s contribution is highly valued
- This appointment is initially for a fixed term of 12 months, with continuing tenure subject to satisfactory performance, and the requirements of research projects in the Research Unit
What can you bring to this role?
- Must hold a PhD and/or MD degree inclusive of course work in molecular biology or biotechnology and have hands-on experience in molecular cloning, DNA/RNA biology and cell culture
- Demonstrated the ability to work independently, manage multiple (sometimes competing) priorities and integrate multiple work initiatives into the overall facility goals, while meeting appropriate deadlines
- Experience related to design and cloning of mammalian expression cassettes, working with adeno associated viral (AAV) vectors and experience in gene editing and bioinformatics
- Strong background working with preclinical in vitro and in vivo models is desirable, but not required
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience with both PC and MAC operating systems and proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel are required
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We kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies. We will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
CMRI is an equal-opportunity employer. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing our people. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we embrace diversity and inclusion, we strongly encourage applications from those who identify as being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
Close date: Sunday, 15th September 2024.
Senior Management Accountant
- Join a world-leading, independent medical research institute
- Contribute to the health of future generations/children through medical research
- Located in Westmead— Australia’s foremost biomedical research precinct
The Senior Management Accountant is responsible for providing accurate and timely financial information to assist in strategic decision-making.
- Fixed Term 12 month contract
- Open to Full Time or Part Time (3 full days per week)
Together we are making a difference for kids living with genetic disease.
Children's Medical Research Institute (CMRI) was Australia's first dedicated paediatric research facility and is now one of the world's most highly regarded independent medical research organisations. Our research focuses on the four key areas impacting children's health: cancer, genomics and genetic diseases, neurobiology, and embryology.
Work with a team of dedicated professionals
We are looking for a Senior Management Accountant to join our team to:
- Lead financial reporting and analysis
- Collaborate budgeting and forecasting
- Oversee financial management and statutory compliance
- Oversee grant and project accounting
- Manage cash flow and liquidity
- Initiate systems and process improvement
A rewarding role in every way
- The role can either be Full- Time (35 hours per week) or Part Time 3 Full days
- Excellent not for profit tax benefits
- A flexible and supportive work environment where everyone’s contribution is highly valued
- Discounted Health Insurance
- Hybrid work model
Key selection criteria
- Qualifications in accounting, CPA/CA qualified
- Proven background of financial and management accounting in an operation of similar size and complexity, with comparable accounting transactions and business processes
- Proven experience (typically 5+ years) in a finance management role, with experience in end to end accounting and finance functions including treasury and cash flow management
- Techone experience
- Excellent analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with various stakeholders
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We kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies. We will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
CMRI is an equal-opportunity employer. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing our people. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we embrace diversity and inclusion, we strongly encourage applications from those who identify as being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
Close date: Friday, 27th September 2024.
Research Officer - Cancer Research
- Join a world-leading, independent medical research institute
- Contribute to the health of future generations/children through medical research
- Located in Westmead— Australia’s foremost biomedical research precinct
Motivated postdoctoral researchers with a passion for biomedical research are invited to apply for a Postdoctoral Research Officer position.
Together we are making a difference for kids living with genetic disease.
Research Officer/ Postdoctoral Researcher
Cancer Research Unit
Children’s Medical Research Institute (CMRI) was Australia’s first dedicated paediatric research facility and is now one of the world’s most highly regarded independent medical research organisations. Our research focuses on the four key areas impacting children’s health: cancer, genomics and genetic diseases, neurobiology, and embryology. Our strong international reputation is based on decades of significant research outcomes in these areas of specialty.
Motivated postdoctoral researchers with a passion for biomedical research are invited to apply for a Postdoctoral Research Officer position in the Cancer Research Unit (CRU).
The Role
The successful candidate will join a collaborative team working on projects that investigate telomere biology in a range of adult and paediatric cancer types, including sarcomas and cancers of the central nervous system. The team employ a variety of cell and molecular biology techniques, microscopy, genetic engineering, proteomics and other multi-‘omic approaches to characterise telomere biology states, investigate cancer biology and make discoveries that can be exploited in the development of new and improved cancer diagnostics and treatments.
The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of cancer biology and be proficient, cell culture, molecular biology, analysis of ‘omic data and genetic engineering.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Conduct, and contribute to research as part of a team
- Provide intellectual input into experimental plans and the research project
- Keep accurate records of research activities, results, analyses and reagents
- Prepare manuscripts, reports and presentations
- Contribute to the preparation of grant applications
- Participate in shared tasks related to the operation of the laboratory and management of biological resources
- Undertake administrative duties relevant to research activities
- Actively participate in research meetings and seminars
- Provide guidance and training to others in the team
- Be aware of cutting-edge research techniques and develop and maintain contact with collaborative groups of scientists
To succeed, you will have...
- Hold a B.Sc. (Hons) and postgraduate degree in a relevant discipline
- Research experience in cancer biology
- Technical expertise and hands-on experience in molecular and cell biology, mammalian cell culture
- Experience in microscopy techniques such as immunofluorescence, fluorescence in situ hybridization or live cell imaging
- Experience with gene modification techniques, such as CRISPR/Cas9, siRNA-mediated gene suppression or viral-vector gene mediated transfer
- Strong background in data analysis and biostatistics, including proficiency with Microsoft Excel, R Studio and graphing software
- Analytical thinking and troubleshooting abilities
- Excellent written and oral communication and organisational skills
- Demonstrated ability to work to deadlines
- Ability to maintain confidential information
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We kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies. We will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
CMRI is an equal-opportunity employer. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing our people. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we embrace diversity and inclusion, we strongly encourage applications from those who identify as being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
Please note: We will interview suitable candidates as applications are received. Due to the volume of applications, only successfully shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly and progressed to interview.
To apply, please click the 'APPLY' link and forward both your resume AND cover letter clearly addressing the qualifications, experience and skills required.
Please direct enquiries regarding the position to A/Prof Karen MacKenzie by email ([email protected]).
Close date: Saturday, 31st August 2024.