Mater Research are looking for a Research Officer to join the team! This permanent, full-time role will be based at our TRI campus.
Mater Research is a recognised leader in medical research. Our bench to bedside philosophy sees us working across Mater Health’s hospitals and health services, The University of Queensland, and the world-class Translational Research Institute (TRI).
We are committed to working closely with Mater Health, Mater Education and our growing network of partners and collaborators to turn scientific discovery into the best possible treatment, care, and outcomes for patients and our broader community.
Salary: Commensurate with experience plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 + access to many staff benefits!
What you’ll be doing
The Research Officer is expected to critically evaluate data and literature, design and perform experiments in the Glial Neurobiology group. You will work with the principal investigator and Research Group Leader, Dr Carlie Cullen, her team, local MR / UQ and national researchers to ultimately understand how glial cells contribute to brain circuit function. A particular focus of the team is understanding how atypical myelination of the developing brain or impaired myelin plasticity throughout life contributes to neurodevelopmental disorders, neuropsychiatric disease and other neurological conditions, such as multiple sclerosis.
The primary focus of this position will be on the generation and evaluation of transgenic mouse models to investigate the role of oligodendrocyte lineage cells during neural network formation and/or neurodegenerative disease. The Research Officer will also contribute broadly to other Projects in the lab and be supported to develop new research directions and gain competitiveness for national grant and fellowship applications.
About you
The successful candidate will possess the following knowledge, experience and attributes:
- PhD submitted, or recently conferred in Neuroscience or related field
- Knowledge of the research environment, ethical and compliance considerations, as well as exceptional record keeping and scientific rigor.
- Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to contribute to the research outcomes as part of an effective team, while independently establishing work priorities
- Strong academic track record (eg. publications, preprints, conference presentations) and technical laboratory skills in the broad area of neuroscience
- Experience with using animal models, immunohistochemistry, microscopy, data analysis and interpretation. Experience working with transgenic mice and/or demyelination models will be advantageous.
- Appropriate written communication skills and digital literacy including the use of Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, statistical analysis software, Endnote referencing tool, and NCBI Resources including PubMed.
- Demonstrated commitment to research integrity, reproducibility, scientific rigour, and the responsible conduct of animal and biomedical research.
Why join us?
Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals. We’re leaders in healthcare, education, fundraising & philanthropy and research — and it’s our people who make the difference.
We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.
- Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
- Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
- Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
- Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
- Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few!)
- Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
- Convenient, discounted on-site parking
- Enjoy great food with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
- Join Queensland’s Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team.
Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #GETBETTERWITHMATER
Please note, there is flexibility with the seniority of the appointment level with this position. For more information regarding the role, please contact Dr Carlie Cullen carlie.cullen@mater.uq.edu.au
Applications close Wednesday 5th August 2026 –please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW. Direct applications only — we are not engaging recruitment agencies at this time. All successful candidates may be required to complete pre‑employment checks (including criminal history, working rights, medical and working with children checks).
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