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The University of Adelaide • Contract • Adelaide, Adelaide Region, Australia • A$ 82.92k - A$ 92.21k / year • 3d ago

(HEO5) $82,922 to $92,209 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.

Fixed term fulltime position for 2 years

Join a world-leading team investigating a groundbreaking question: do sperm actively influence female reproductive success?

Our research aims to uncover how sperm signalling shapes the female immune system and fertility - challenging long-held assumptions about conception. The findings could transform fertility diagnostics and improve reproductive health.

Working within Robinson Research Institute - a global leader in reproductive health research, and reporting to Dr David Sharkey, this is a unique opportunity to contribute to research that could redefine the role of sperm in reproduction and lead to new diagnostic tools for male fertility.

To be successful you will need:

Demonstrated ability to promote the organisational values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery, and a commitment to positively comply with the associated behaviour expectations.
Knowledge and experience in a relevant area of biomedical science in a laboratory research setting including immunology, reproductive medicine and/or reproductive biology.
Demonstrated ability to conduct experiments in relevant area/s of biomedical science, to a high level of quality, rigour and dependability.
Demonstrated understanding of the ethical and practical management of human clinical research and ability to conduct experiments using human tissue samples and biological fluids.
Demonstrated interest and ability to organize and manage laboratory records.

The path to Adelaide University

We are on an exciting path to Adelaide University as we prepare to open our doors in January 2026. Adelaide University will combine the strengths of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia, and we are dedicated to creating an accessible and future-focused educational powerhouse that fosters economic and social wellbeing through ground-breaking research and innovative teaching. You can learn more about Adelaide University HERE and more information will be provided throughout the recruitment process.

Enjoy an outstanding career environment

We offer a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaboration - offers you vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.

We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs

Your faculty's broader role

The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences contains one of Australia's largest concentrations of leading health researchers, teachers and clinical titleholders. It's comprised of eight schools and a number of specialist disciplines, institutes and centres, variously focused on world-class research, and training the next generation of: medical doctors; surgeons; dentists; nurses; psychiatrists; psychologists; and other health professionals.

Learn more at: health.adelaide.edu.au

If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.

Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to be taken through to the online application form. Please ensure you submit a cover letter, resume, and upload a document that includes your responses to all of the selection criteria for the position as contained in the position description or selection criteria document.

Applications close 11:55pm, 14 December 2025.

The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

For further information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:

Taryn Giles

Senior Talent Acquisition Officer

E: taryn.giles@adelaide.edu.au

You'll find a full position description and/or selection criteria below: (If no links appear, try viewing on another device)

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Female applicants, people with a disability and/or and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.

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