Research Officer - Breast Cancer Laboratory
Job Title Research Officer - Breast Cancer Laboratory Job Description An exciting opportunity is available for a Research Officer to join the Breast Cancer Laboratory within the Cancer Division at Australia's pre-eminent biomedical research institute.
About the position The Breast Cancer Laboratory focuses on normal breast development and cancer. The laboratory has a long-standing interest in the breast differentiation hierarchy and its molecular regulators, as well as deciphering cellular and molecular mechanisms that lead to cancer and the nature of diverse breast tumour ecosystems. The Research Officer is to contribute to the research effort and further develop their research expertise on investigating the molecular and cellular mechanisms that underpin cancer initiation and progression. The position will involve breast cancer biology, analysis of clinical tissue samples and mouse tumour models, establishment of cellular assays and use of multimodal molecular technologies. The successful applicant is expected to be self-motivated and to operate with minimal supervision under the general direction of the Laboratory Head.
Selection Criteria
- A relevant doctoral qualification
- An excellent academic record and achievements
- Demonstrated ability and potential for excellence and productivity in research
- Research experience that has resulted in publications, conference papers or reports
- Proven interpersonal and collaborative skills in achieving research outcomes
Terms of appointment
This position is available for two years in a full-time capacity.
Salary is Research Employee level A6-8 ($107,192 - $115,058). Very attractive salary packaging options are available for general living expenses, meal entertainment, novated leasing and more. 12% superannuation payable, plus up to a further 5% after the first 6 months of service via our matching superannuation scheme.
General enquiries can be directed to Prof Geoffrey Lindeman - lindeman@wehi.edu.au. A position description is available here.
Application closing date: Thursday 15 October 2026.
WEHI’s commitment to diversity and inclusion
At WEHI we strive to foster a flexible working environment that encourages individual differences and promotes collaboration and creativity. We recognise that talent does not sit within a single identifiable group in our society and that WEHI’s ability to shape contemporary scientific thinking and deliver leading professional services relies on a diversity of thought within our organization. Our action to promote gender equality has been recognised with an Athena SWAN Bronze Award from Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) and we offer a range of support for women researchers. Our commitment to celebrating diversity and addressing inequities is further demonstrated through our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, Gender Action Plan, Reconciliation Action Plan and our WE-Pride network for LGBTQIA+ staff and students. We actively encourage applications from, people with a disability, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people and people with diverse genders and sexualities. Should you require support during the recruitment process due to special needs or consideration, please contact the People and Culture team.
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