Indigenous Undergraduate Biomedical Research Placement (Nov 2024)

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The Opportunity 

• Gain experience in a biomedical research team
• Develop skillsets for research and future employment
• Participate in networking and career development events.

The Indigenous Undergraduate Biomedical Research placement is an opportunity with the University of Melbourne supported through the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP). UROP provides Victorian undergraduate students with an opportunity to explore the world of biomedical research and undertake a project in a genetic research setting at the Royal Children’s Hospital. The student will be supervised by a senior researcher and will work alongside other staff and students in the research team. 

The University of Melbourne have various projects available for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students who are interested in exploring career opportunities in genetics and genomics. The placement will offer career development and experience in contributing to the development of genomic medicine as part of mainstream health care in ways that are equitable and culturally safe. There is broad scope for the student to design, with supervisors, a project that is aligned with their specific interests that may include ethical aspects of genetics, genetic counselling research, or cultural safety. 

Student/s will be provided with training as required and will have the opportunity to meet with genetic researchers and clinicians to enhance their understanding of genomics in healthcare. The placement may also support the student with a pathway into the Master of Genomics and Health program at The University of Melbourne in Parkville. 

Location:  University of Melbourne, Parkville

Stipend:   Minimum $26.07/hour

Tenure: Placement to begin at the start of student’s upcoming summer vacation, working a minimum of four weeks full time during the summer vacation and at least 8 hours per week during semester 1 2025.

Reference:   97557

To be considered you will need:

• To be enrolled in an undergraduate STEM degree at a Victorian university
• Have completed at least 1 year of a (full-time equivalent) undergraduate degree with at least two full semesters remaining at the time of application
• Have intentions to undertake a human genetics subject as part of your degree
• An average academic record of a credit or higher
• An interest in pursuing a career in biomedical research, or a career in a related discipline.
• To be available to start work during the upcoming summer vacation

Who is eligible to apply?

The position is only open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people with Australian Citizenship completing a STEM degree at a Victorian University. CSIRO considers the filling of this position is intended to constitute a special/equal opportunity/affirmative measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth). The University of Melbourne considers this position to be exempt under the Special Measure Provision, Section 12 (1) of the Equal Opportunity Act 2011 (Vic).

The successful applicant will be required to provide evidence to confirm that they are an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.

Appointment to this role may be subject to conditions including provision of a national police check as well as other security/medical/character clearance requirements.

Where to from here!

If you are interested in the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) and meet the above candidate requirements, please apply online today!

If you prefer to have an informal chat before putting in your EOI (Expression of Interest), you can contact our Indigenous Talent Acquisition Team at IndigenousCareers@csiro.au for more information.

Apply Online

To apply you will be required to submit a Resume/CV and Cover Letter (as one document) which includes:

• the reasons why you want to participate and how your skills/knowledge will be enhanced by this program
• Is Biomedical research an area you would like to consider pursuing in the future and why; and
• an outline of your longer-term career aspirations and how this program will help you achieve them.\

If you experience difficulties applying online call 1300 984 220 and someone will be able to assist you. Outside business hours please email: careers.online@csiro.au.

Applications Close

27 September 2024, 11:00pm AEST