Position title: Research Officer, Computational Cancer Biology and Bioinformatics
Employer: Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research
Closing date: Feb 1, 2021, 5:00pm
Brief position description:
An exciting new opportunity exists for a talented bioinformatics researcher to join the Davis Laboratory in the Bioinformatics Division at WEHI.
The position will involve the development of new research methods in computational cancer biology involving the analysis of data from newly emerging technologies such as spatial transcriptomics and spatial proteomics. This position will present ample opportunities to participate in active collaborative research projects across Australia. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to supervise post-graduate students and participate in the development of new research directions and projects.
The Davis Laboratory applies mathematical, statistical, and computational approaches to drive new cancer discoveries using a combination of large, heterogeneous datasets and targeted experimental data. A major focus of their work is reconstruction of mechanisms of regulation involved in cancer progression and metastasis as well as response to therapy and development of resistance. This is a highly multi-disciplinary research laboratory, and post-doctoral staff and students come from a variety of backgrounds, including statistics, mathematical biology, bioengineering, computer science and genetics.
A position description is available here.
Selection Criteria
Personal qualities
Excellent attention to detail, ensuring that data analysis, new methods and software implementations are of high-quality and accessible to other researchers
Highly collaborative with excellent communication skills and the ability to work constructively in a team environment
Ability to manage time effectively and be reliable and approachable
A passion to work at the intersection of computational research, bioinformatics and biomedical research
Knowledge and skills
A PhD in a relevant discipline such as bioinformatics, computational biology, computer science, statistics, mathematics, physics or biology with strong and demonstrated computational skills
Strong programming and data analysis skills, and a knowledge of the R and/or python programming language(s)
Experience applying analytical and computational skills to large, complex data, including gene expression, proteomics and clinical data
Excellent time management, writing and communication skills.
Knowledge or understanding of cancer biology would be highly regarded
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, or an excellent PhD thesis.
Terms of appointment
The position will be for 2 years in a full-time capacity. Salary is Academic Level A6-A8 ($90,053-$96,661). Up to 17% superannuation and very attractive salary packaging options are available.
How to apply
General enquiries can be directed to Melissa Davis; davis.m@wehi.edu.au
Please email your application including cover letter, CV and a letter addressing the key selection criteria in pdf format to jobapplications@wehi.edu.au, quoting the reference WEHIDAMD211220
Job website: www.wehi.edu.au/research-officer-computational-cancer-biology-and-bioinformatics
Contact name: Melissa Davis
Contact email: davis.m@wehi.edu.au