Research Officer

• Part-time (0.8 FTE) appointment on a fixed term basis for 1 year.
• Base salary range: $95231 $100643 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

The Centre for Clinical Research in Emergency Medicine (CCREM) is a unique unit established at Royal Perth Hospital Perth Western Australia that brings together clinical staff working in the Emergency Department (ED) and laboratory scientists using immunological and molecular biological techniques. CCREM investigates a number of conditions within the spectrum of disease treated by EDs including; Sepsis and septic shock (Critical Illness) Emerging and illicit drugs (Emerging Drugs Network of Australia) Concussion and traumatic brain injury and Anaphylaxis. Their research has directly influenced national treatment protocols and improved patient outcomes across multiple emergency conditions.

CCREM is the leading clinical trials centre for Emergency Medicine in Australasia with the only wet lab within an Emergency Department. Its core research themes are:

Determining the cellular mechanisms that amplify septic anaphylactic and haemorrhagic shock.

Improving outcomes from severe sepsis and respiratory emergencies (specifically septic shock pneumonia anaphylaxis pneumothorax and thromboembolic disease) through a series of multicentre clinical trials informed by ongoing mechanistic research.

Evaluating the effectiveness of systems of care.

Over the last five years research by CCREM has resulted in major changes and/or justifications for clinical approaches to chest pain critical illness anaphylaxis snake envenoming and redback spider bite. Ongoing studies are expected to have similar impacts in the management of sepsis respiratory emergencies and acute presentations in the elderly. CCREM studies also address economics and avoiding unnecessary (or even harmful) use of drugs and interventions.

About the opportunity

• We are recruiting an experienced Research Officer to participate in all aspects of laboratory-based experimental work ongoing within the CCREM research labs.

About you

• Relevant tertiary qualification or demonstrated equivalent competency.
• Substantial relevant experience working in scientific laboratory environments and in the execution of experiments.
• Demonstrated experience working with clinical samples including highly developed technical skills in standard and 3D tissue culture.
• High-level technical expertise in immunohistochemistry and the microscopical assessment of cells and tissues.
• High-level technical expertise in protein and gene expression analysis.

Position description: PD Research Officer

To learn more about this opportunity please contact Erika Bosio at

How to apply

Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Tuesday 11 November 2025

This position is only open to Current UWA staff.

About the University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record vibrant campus and working environments there is no better time to join Western Australias top university.

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