Position description CryoEM Laboratory Head Position title: CryoEM Laboratory Head Classification: Academic Level C or D Division/Department: Structural Biology Work location: Parkville Position reference: WEHI/ANMC Employment type: 7 yr full time contract, with potential for renewal Remuneration range: Further information: Matthew Call -
[email protected] Position reports to: 2 Division Heads, Structural Biology Division Closing date: 4 October 2019 Positions reporting to this one: SRO, RO, RT, Students Position overview The Laboratory Head will develop and lead a team conducting significant and innovative research programs aligned with the Institute’s core themes of Cancer, Immune Health and Infection, and Healthy Development and Ageing that utilise single-particle CryoEM technologies. The role requires a collaborative individual willing to interface with other labs to facilitate and enable the use of CryoEM technologies throughout the Institute. They will additionally be responsible for ensuring that the laboratory is financially viable and operates in an intellectually stimulating and safe environment in compliance with regulatory, commercial and ethical requirements. Organisational environment The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research The Institute is one of Australia’s leading biomedical research organisations, with a strong national and international reputation for performing highly influential basic and translational research. With more than 1,100 staff and students, the Institute is addressing some of the major health challenges of our time, with a focus on cancer, infection, inflammation, immune disorders, development and ageing. We are at the forefront of research innovation, with a strong commitment to excellence and investment in research computing, advanced technologies and developing new medicines and diagnostics.