Position title: Research Officer (Bioinformatics, Chemometrics, Biostatistics)

Employer: Murdoch University - Health Futures Institute

Closing date: 30 April 2022

Brief position description:

• Fixed Term, Full Time
• HEW0708 | Competitive Remuneration Package to be offered to successful candidate
• 10% employer superannuation contributions
• Salary Packaging opportunities
• Ref: 3814A01/127708

An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a Research Officer with experienced in Bioinformatics, Chemometrics or Biostatistics, to join the Centre for Computational & Systems Medicine (CCSM) at Murdoch University. This is part of the WA Premier’s Science Program specifically aims to apply metabolic phenotyping and data analytics with clinical application targeted at disease prevention.

The position will drive research activities that focus on the development and application of high-fidelity computational and statistical modelling pipelines for modelling spectroscopic data generated by instruments such as nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy and mass spectrometers. The candidate will develop and apply univariate and multivariate statistical and pattern recognition techniques to interrogate the spectroscopic data. The candidate will also contribute to the rapidly expanding opportunities in precision health.

What you’ll bring to this role (For a full list, please visit the position description (link on Job Website))

• MSc or PhD with experience in Chemometrics, Bioinformatics or related fields, with a strong focus on applied statistics
• Professional experience in data analysis, data modelling, statistical analysis, and results reporting
• Proficiency in programming languages such as R, Python, MATLAB and JavaScript
• A track record of applying mathematical analysis to interrogate spectroscopic day. Relevant techniques include, and not limited to, pattern recognition, multivariate regression, and machine learning
• Practical experience in analysing high dimensional data, especially data derived from MS and NMR spectroscopy, and visualisation of results

Applicants should refer to the Position Description for further detail on the work requirements, duties, skills and experience required for this role. Applicants must have valid work rights.

What you’ll get in return

You will be part of a vibrant and talented team, work in an innovative and lively university community and enjoy the benefits that come with working at Murdoch.

Our people enjoy a lively, natural campus and world-class facilities, as well as a range of benefits including:

• Competitive remuneration
• Paid leave entitlements
• Flexible work arrangements
• Salary packaging options
• Employee Assistance Program
• On Campus Services and Facilities, including a Childcare Centre, Gym, Vet Hospital and Chiropractic Clinic

To Apply

Please apply through the job website, by submitting the documents below:
• A cover letter including a statement addressing the selection criteria (found in the Position Description)
• Your most recent resume (CV)

Murdoch University values diversity, promotes inclusion, and strongly encourages Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, women, and people with disability to apply. Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.

Closing date: 30 April 2022 (8:59pm AWST)

The University reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time.

Job website: http://www.seek.com.au/job/56477730

Contact name: Ruey Leng Loo

Contact email: rueyleng.loo@murdoch.edu.au