Position title: Outstanding Future Researcher
Employer: Charles Darwin University
Closing date: Sunday 21st June 2020
Brief position description: Charles Darwin University (CDU) is a highly networked, multi-disciplinary institution with a depth of research expertise closely tied to the needs of the Northern Territory and the Territory’s immediate regions.
We are looking for outstanding early to mid-career researchers to join our University. As an Outstanding Future Researcher at CDU, you will strengthen our research performance and contribute to our positive research culture with a focus on impact, excellence and collegiality. Applications from suitably qualified researchers are invited to foster excellence and make original contributions in research, scholarship and teaching, which expand knowledge and practice in their discipline. Below are the research areas available and for further information on each position please visit https://outstanding-researchers.cdu.edu.au/.
• Indigenous Education Futures
• Nursing and Midwifery
• Northern Water Futures
• Ecological Economics
• Disaster Risk Reduction
• Bioinformatician (Infectious Diseases) (Menzies School of Health Research)
• Child Development and Wellbeing (Menzies School of Health Research)
All applications must be received online via the following link https://cdu.referrals.selectminds.com/jobs/outstanding-future-researchers-445 and applications should include a cover letter clearly stating the specific position applied for, statement of claim addressing the selection criteria and a detailed CV containing contact details, phone, mobile and email address, education and professional qualifications, Citizenship / Residency status as well as names, telephone and email contacts of three referees.
Job website: https://cdu.referrals.selectminds.com/jobs/outstanding-future-researchers-445
Contact name: Belinda Coyne
Senior/Research Scientist - Translational Bioinformatics @ Melbourne
Position title: Senior/Research Scientist - Translational Bioinformatics
Employer: CSL Limited
Closing date: June 7, 2020
Brief position description: We have an opportunity available for a Senior/Research Scientist, Translational Bioinformatics to join our Research team located at Bio21 Institute. In this position, you will provide scientific and technical expertise to help answer biomedical questions at the pre-clinical and clinical stage of drug development using advanced bioinformatic methods. You will expand CSL’s research capability by supporting the Global Translational Science group in order to derive biological insights from in-house high-throughput sequencing data and large-scale genomic data available in public and commercial databases. Furthermore, you will devise an integrative approach to analyze multiple types of data obtained from in-house and external resources in order to answer key questions in the areas of biomarker discovery and understanding of mechanisms of action of targets, drug candidates and diseases of interest.
Working closely with the Data Science Group, the Translational Science Group and other Research, you will set project objectives and determine and implement data generation, analysis and software development strategies. You will also work alongside CSL’s external collaborators including spending time in their research laboratories as required to enable alignment of objectives and strategies for bioinformatics methods.
Reporting into the Senior Manager Bioinformatics & AI in the Global Research Data Science Group, you will be responsible to:
Provide input into thedesign of next-generation sequencing experiments including RNA-seq, DNA-seq, Rep-seq, etc.
Carry outbioinformatic analyses on datasets generated in-house from different NGS and array experiments or collected from external databases.
Contribute to theinterpretation and reporting of the biological insights derived from data analytics based on GSP guidelines.
Work with the Translational Science group to establish an in-house capability toutilize genetic and genomic variants in order to improve biomarker discovery, understanding of MoA, patient stratification strategies and prioritisation of indications for drug targets.
Work with the Translational Science group tobenchmark and adapt new sequencing technologies (e.g. long read and single cell sequencing) in order to answer challenging research questions across multiple drug discovery projects.
Work with the Translational Science group tointegrate data from external databases (e.g., GTEx, ExAC, ENCODE, UK Biobank) into CSL Research computational platforms and improve upon current data mining practices.
Work with in-house software developers to develop fullyautomated workflows that help accelerate Translational Science data processing activities.
Work with Research and IT data managers in order todevise new processes for managing translational data and ensure compliance with CSL’s regulatory requirements (e.g., Good Scientific Practices, etc.).
Contribute toCSL’s growing collaboration network with academic laboratories and industry partners locally and globally.
Job website: http://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/1868364147/
Contact name: Sophie Saba
Contact email: Sophie.Saba@csl.com.au
Retinal Disorders Statistical Geneticist (Postdoctoral Fellow/Senior Postdoctoral Fellow) @ Melbourne
Position title: Retinal Disorders Statistical Geneticist (Postdoctoral Fellow/Senior Postdoctoral Fellow)
Employer: The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research
Closing date: 26/6/2020
Brief position description: This postdoctoral position is available to work on the analysis of genetic data from AMD patients. The position is located in the statistical genetics laboratory headed by Professor Melanie Bahlo. The successful applicant will spearhead the statistical genetics work, collating cohorts internationally, working collaboratively with a world-class, predominantly Melbourne-based team as well as with international collaborators. Using statistical methods the applicant will determine the genetic causes of AMD, a leading cause of blindness in older individuals. Statistical signals from clinical and genomic, as well as other ‘-omics’ data, will be pursued further using molecular methods including animal models and single cell studies in collaborators’ laboratories in this exciting project to pursue the genetics of an AMD subtype.
Job website: https://www.wehi.edu.au/research-officer-or-senior-research-officer
Contact name: Melanie Bahlo
Contact email: bahlo@wehi.edu.au
Bioinformatician @ NSW
Position title: Bioinformatician
Employer: NSW Department of Primary Industries - Biosecurity and Food Safety
Closing date: 21/05/2020
Brief position description: Looking for a bioinformatician or computational biologist with a background in microbial bioinformatics to provide support to biosecurity projects and maintain a strategic focus on assessing genetic technologies for their use in diagnostics.
Additionally, you will undertake sequence analyses to aid response to suspected biosecurity incursions using high-throughput technologies, and develop and support research projects within NSW DPI Biosecurity and Food Safety. This will focus on advancing and improving diagnostic analyses through genomic technologies, but also through the automation of data processes with software pipelines.
Broken down into three areas you will undertake:
Bioinformatics
- Plant and animal pathogen identification for disease diagnosis and research
- Comparative genome analysis and metagenomics
- Biomarker, virulence and chemical resistance detection methods development
- Gene variant discovery and detection
- Collaboration with researchers and provide bioinformatic support
- Maintenance of best practice processes and techniques in bioinformatics knowledge
Data processing
- Automation of data processing and report generation with robust software pipelines and workflows
- Generation of NATA-approved quality control processes and documentation
Research
- Development and collaboration on project applications to attract external research funding
- Writing and publication of scientific manuscripts in internationally recognised journals
- Presentation of research at academic, technical and industry conferences
Job website: http://iworkfor.nsw.gov.au/job/bioinformatician-194963
Contact name: Daniel Bogema
Contact email: daniel.bogema@dpi.nsw.gov.au
Multiple positions in advanced health data analytics and IoT @ Hong Kong
Position title: Multiple positions in advanced health data analytics and IoT
Employer: The University of Hong Kong
Closing date: 19 June 2020
Brief position description: The Ho Laboratory (holab-hku.github.io/) is seeking highly motivated researchers at the levels of research assistant or postdoctoral fellows. The appointees will develop software for analysing large health data, including data in electronic health record, medical images, text data, and sensor data from wearable devices and smartphones (Internet of Things; IoT). These positions will commence as soon as possible, on a two year fixed-term basis with contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 10% of basic salary; or on a one-year temporary basis, with the possibility of renewal.
Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree (for research assistant) or a PhD (for postdoctoral fellow) preferably in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Statistics, Biomedical Engineering or a related discipline. They should be organized, self-motivated, and able to work independently as well as in an interdisciplinary team. Preference will be given to those with prior experience in cloud computing, machine learning, or mobile app development.
Job website: http://jobs.hku.hk/en/job/499956/research-assistant-iii
Contact name: Joshua Ho
Contact email: jwkho@hku.hk
Bioinformatician in Computational Functional Genomics @ NSW
Position title: Bioinformatician in Computational Functional Genomics
Employer: Children's Medical Research Institute
Closing date: 12/05/2020
Brief position description: We are seeking a qualified Bioinformatician / Data Scientist to join the Functional Genomics program. This role will involve supporting researchers from the CMRI and collaborating institutions in the analysis of multi-omic data of rare genetic diseases, disease modelling and single-cell analytics.
Job website: https://www.seek.com.au/job/41251239?_ga=2.50073126.1225762709.1586817059-1002042689.1494473350
Contact name: Paulina Baranowski
Contact email: pbaranowski@cmri.org.au
Senior Bioinformatician @ NSW
Position title: Senior Bioinformatician
Employer: Hunter Medical Research Institute
Closing date: Monday 11 May 2020
Brief position description: About the Hunter Medical Research Institute
The Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI), has earned a reputation for translating its world-class medical research into real and immediate benefits for patients and their families. It’s an exciting time at HMRI, with new leadership and building capabilities for growth. We are broadening our research scope and funding opportunities and are now looking for a Senior Bioinformatician to support the Bioinformatics and integrated data services.
About the Role
The Senior Bioinformatician will consult with researchers and clinicians in the design, implementation, analysis and seamless delivery of bioinformatics services to support cutting-edge medical research activities at HMRI. Working closely with the Senior Bioinformatics and Integrated Data Analyst, this role is responsible for integrating high throughput sequencing data with clinical, imaging and multi-omics.
Specifically, this role will:
● Perform quality control, assembly, annotation, and analysis of high throughput next generation multi-omics data;
● Apply and develop computational biology techniques to the analysis of these and other large medical datasets;
● Develop bioinformatics data analysis pipelines in standalone machines and high-performance computing clusters, including cloud computing;
● Collaborate with researchers in the design, testing and quality control of analytical approaches.
What you’ll need to succeed
● Post-graduate/doctoral qualifications in computer science, statistics, mathematics or engineering with a background in applied bioinformatics and extensive relevant experience.
● Demonstrated experience in the application of state-of-the-art tools and techniques for bioinformatics analysis.
● Advanced knowledge of biological cellular processes at the molecular level and current measurement techniques capabilities and limitations.
● Demonstrated ability in working collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment to answer complex research questions.
● Project management skills, including ability to prioritise multiple deadlines and managing client expectations.
● Strong written and verbal communication skills, including high quality reporting and presentation skills.
● Demonstrated experience in consulting within the biomedical industry or government.
Terms of appointment
This position is available on a fixed-term basis to September 2022 in a full-time capacity, with the possibility of contract renewal subject to availability of funding. The base salary available is up to $115,000 (+ superannuation), dependent upon qualifications and experience. Very attractive salary packaging options are also available.
How to Apply
A position description can be obtained at www.hmri.org.au/careers.
All applications must include a cover letter, current resume including at least two (2) work-related referees, and responses to all of the selection criteria outlined above. Please note that applications that do not address the selection criteria will not be considered.
General enquiries can be directed to Michelle Gillam: michelle.gillam@hmri.org.au or 02 4042 0500.
Job website: http://www.seek.com.au/job/41249143?_ga=2.182676004.36295239.1586735337-1671399685.1568340614
Contact name: Michelle Gillam
Contact email: michelle.gillam@hmri.org.au
Clinical Bioinformatician @ Sydney
Position title: Clinical Bioinformatician
Employer: Neuroscience Research Australia
Closing date: 5th May 2020
Brief position description: This position will support the Randwick Genomics Laboratory, Mackenzie's Mission and the Centre for Research Excellence in Neurocognitive Disorders by assisting with clinical cloud-based bioinformatics requirements for the analysis of next generation sequencing (NGS) data, implementation and maintenance of bioinformatics pipelines around design, performance, validation and quality control. The clinically targeted NGS panels, exomes or genomes and bioinformatics pipelines require embedded bioinformatic expertise. NGS data analysis using computer programming and Unix-based servers is required. This is also largely a development role, so experience with front-end and back-end development and working with Amazon Web Services is desirable The successful candidate will be working closely with wet lab scientists, clinicians, pathologists, genomic analysts, and other bioinformaticians/software developers.
We are seeking an experienced and motivated development Bioinformatician interested in applying their skills in a clinical setting and able to work both independently and as part of a team. This is a full time position for two years.
Job website: http://www.neura.edu.au/about/employment-and-scholarships/
Contact name: Carey-Anne Evans
Contact email: c.evans@neura.edu.au
Clinical Bioinformatician @ Sydney
Position title: Clinical Bioinformatician
Employer: Neuroscience Research Australia
Closing date: 5PM Tuesday 5th May
Brief position description: Full time, fixed term contract for two years
About us
Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA) is a leading independent medical research institute whose vision is to prevent and cure disease and disability of the brain and nervous system through leadership, excellence and innovation in neuroscience research. NeuRA has world-class research facilities and is based at Randwick in Sydney.
The NSW Health Pathology Randwick Genetics Laboratory is one of the major Australian centres for genetic diagnostics, providing a comprehensive genome diagnostic service in a consultative pathology context. The laboratory is recognised as a training site by both the HGSA and RCPA for advanced training in laboratory genetics for both scientific and medical personnel. NSW Health Pathology Randwick Genetics Laboratory has held continuous accreditation from NATA/RCPA since 1988, providing testing compliant with the ISO 15189 and ISO 9001 Standards and NPAAC Requirements.
Mackenzie's Mission is a large-scale reproductive carrier screening pilot study which will screen 10,000 couples across Australia for ~500 rare and debilitating genetic disorders including spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), fragile X syndrome and cystic fibrosis (CF).
The CRE in Neurocognitive Disorders (CRE-NCD), based at NeuRA, is a five year-funded NHMRC centre that aims to transform the diagnosis and management of intellectual disability (also known as neurocognitive disorders) through whole exome sequencing (WES), whole genome sequencing (WGS), transcriptomic and methylation analysis.
NeuRA is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position.
The role
This position will support the molecular genetics laboratory, Mackenzie's Mission and the CRE-NCD by assisting with clinical cloud-based bioinformatics requirements for the analysis of next generation sequencing (NGS) data, implementation and maintenance of bioinformatics pipelines around design, performance, validation and quality control. The clinically targeted NGS panels, exomes or genomes and bioinformatics pipelines require embedded bioinformatic expertise. NGS data analysis using computer programming and Unix-based servers is required. This is also largely a development role, so experience with front-end and back-end development and working with Amazon Web Services is desirable The successful candidate will be working closely with wet lab scientists, clinicians, pathologists, genomic analysts, and other bioinformaticians/software developers.
We are seeking an experienced and motivated development Bioinformatician interested in applying their skills in a clinical setting and able to work both independently and as part of a team. This is a full time position for two years.
Our Values
Our values are the essence of our organisation – they are the principles that we live by, and are at the core of everything we do. NeuRA’s values are: Innovation. Excellence. Integrity. Leadership. Human impact.
How to apply
For further information about this opportunity, please review the position description or contact us for a confidential discussion.
Associate Professor Tony Roscioli: Tony.Roscioli@health.nsw.gov.au
Professor Edwin Kirk: Edwin.kirk@health.nsw.gov.au
To view the full position description, please visit:
https://www.neura.edu.au/about/employment-and-scholarships/
To apply, submit your CV and cover letter addressing the selection criteria via seek.com.au.
Please note that applications will not be accepted via other mediums i.e. email
Closing date: 5PM Tuesday 5th May
You must have the right to live and work in Australia.
Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity and eliminating discrimination in all our employment policies and practices.
NeuRA acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands on which we work, and extends respect to all Elders past, present, and emerging.
Job website: https://www.seek.com.au/job/41240338?_ga=2.70321360.1129598423.1586229323-1066421334.1586229323
Contact name: Tony Roscioli
Contact email: Tony.Roscioli@health.nsw.gov.au
Postdoctoral Researcher in Bioinformatics, Computational and Systems Biology @ Sydney
Position title: Postdoctoral Researcher in Bioinformatics, Computational and Systems Biology
Employer: The University of Sydney
Closing date: 11:30pm, Wednesday 8 April 2020 (Sydney Time)
Brief position description: The University of Sydney is welcoming applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher (Level A) to conduct research in a collaborative research team based at the School of Mathematics and Statistics, Charles Perkins Centre (CPC) at the University of Sydney, and Children’s Medical Research Institute (CMRI), Westmead. This role will report to Dr Pengyi Yang, carrying out scientific research in the broad area of computational systems biology and preparing and presenting scientific results in papers and conferences, co-supervising undergraduate and graduate research students, assisting in the recruitment of research students and continuously working towards attracting new funding. Additionally, you will help to coordinate the research of different researchers and eventually apply for an independent research fellowship and collaborative research funding.
Job website: http://sydney.nga.net.au/cp/index.cfm?event=jobs.checkJobDetailsNewApplication&jobid=07341F50-04E6-4285-8EDF-AB6D0105786A
Contact name: Laura Brown
Contact email: laura.brown1@sydney.edu.au