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Garvan cancer researcher wins Premier's Award

 18 Jun 2008 Garvan researcher Rebecca Hinshelwood received the highly coveted $10,000 Premier’s Award for Outstanding Cancer Research Scholar at a gala ceremony last month. The award, from the Cancer Institute of NSW, is a form of educational scholarship.
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Garvan scientist wins Academy of Science Award

 21 Jan 2008 Dr Vanessa Hayes, Head of Garvan's Cancer Genetics Group, has been honoured by the Australian Academy of Science with the inaugural Ruth Stephens Gani Medal for her work in human genetics. The Medal is one of only seven early-career awards issued by the Academy this year to scientists across Australia who are under the age of forty.
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PhD Open Day - 12 August 2008

Find out about specific research opportunities here at Garvan.

Our interests include: Asthma, Arthritis, Autoimmunity, Cancer, Deafness, Diabetes, Eating Disorders, Osteoporosis, Parkinson’s Disease and Pituitary Disorders.

To attend our PhD Open Day please register here.

 

Employment

 

The Human Resources function exists to add value to the Garvan through the development and implementation of policies and processes; recruitment and retention of high quality scientific and non-scientific staff; performance management; competitive remuneration; and compliance in relation to statutory obligations in the area of employment and industrial law.

There are numerous benefits to working at Garvan, including a tax free allowance made possible by our not-for-profit-status, an in-house cafe, and planned childcare provision.

Written applications should include: a cover letter addressing the selection criteria, a curriculum vitae, and a list of three referees. They should either be faxed, sent by email, or addressed and posted to Human Resources, Garvan Institute of Medical Research, 384 Victoria Street, Darlinghurst, Sydney NSW 2010, Australia

Fax: (02) 9295 8151

Email: hr@garvan.org.au

 

Non Scientific Positions

 
Histology Technical Officer (Part-Time)

The Cancer Research Program is seeking a Technical Officer three days per week to assist in supporting the Cancer Histology Facility Manager in the operation of the laboratory.

Essential Criteria:
  • Demonstrated experience in routine microtomy and basic staining
  • Previous experience in a Histology Laboratory
  • TAFE qualification in a relevant discipline (or equivalent)
  • Ability to understand and follow laboratory procedures
Desirable Criteria:
  • Competency with computers including database applications
  • Experience in immunohistochemistry
  • Experience in modern histological techniques such as tissue microarray, automated immunohistochemistry and image analysis
Further information may be obtained by contacting Ruth Pe Benito (02) 9296 8348, email r.pebenito@garvan.org.au or Amber Johns (02) 9295 9332, email a.johns@garvan.org.au

To apply, please submit a cover letter addressing the selection criteria, Curriculum Vitae, academic transcript and contact details of three professional referees to hr@garvan.org.au

Closing Date: 8 August 2008
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Data Manager/Clinical Research Coordinator
The Cancer Research Program has a vacancy for a Data Manager/Clinical Research Coordinator in the Breast Cancer Group. This is a casual, 18 hours per week position.  Primary responsibilities include:
  • liaison with clinicians
  • patient recruitment
  • collection of biospecimens
  • database maintenance and supervision of data entry clerks
Applicants must have a strong clinical background, ideally in the area of nursing or other related clinical discipline.  The position would suit a self-motivated individual with strong people skills and a meticulous eye for detail.  Experience in data management would be an advantage.

For further information please contact Dr Sandra O'Tool on (02) 9295 8330 or email s.o'toole@garvan.org.au.

Written applications for the position should include a cover letter, CV and the contact details of three referees, and be forwarded to hr@garvan.org.au or mailed to the address below.

Human Resources
Garvan Institute of Medical Research
384 Victoria Street, Darlinghurst NSW 2010

Closing Date: 31 July 2008
Research Group: Breast Cancer
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