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I was looking at the immunology jobs listed in Seek. There are not much job opportunities in immunology compare to other fields. I came across this full-time research assistant job offered by the University Of Melbourne and I think it is a pretty good offer.

RESEARCH ASSISTANT

Location:Parkville

Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry & Health Sciences

Salary: $50,191 - $68,109 p.a.(Research Assistant Level A)
Superannuation: Employer contributions of 9%

This is an exciting opportunity to join the HIV vaccine research design and development team of Dr Damian Purcell and Dr Robert Center.

You will assist with the development of new experimental HIV vaccines designed to raise neutralising antibodies. Additionally you will perform HIV-reporter virus neutralisation assays with antisera raised to these new vaccines.

A degree in biological science with Honours or an equivalent higher degree is required. You must have experience with molecular biology, and tissue culture techniques. Preferably, you will have some experience working with antibodies, cellular assays, and small animals used in routine vaccine testing.

Please click here for more information and application.

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