Position title: Research Officer / Post Doc
Employer: Garvan Institute of Medical Research
Closing date: 19/06/2020
Brief position description: The Garvan Institute of Medical Research (Garvan) is one of Australia’s leading medical research institutes, with over 600 scientists, students and support staff. Its mission is to make significant contributions to medical research that will change the directions of science and medicine and have major impacts on human health. Garvan’s research encompasses immunology, bone biology, neuroscience, diabetes and metabolism, cancer, and genomics and epigenetics. These research activities are organised within four themes: Cancer, Inflammatory Diseases, Healthy Aging, and Genomics, and three Centres: The Kinghorn Centre for Clinical Genomics, The Garvan-Weizmann Centre for Cellular Genomics and The Centre for Population Genomics.
The Garvan‐Weizmann Centre for Cellular Genomics (GWCCG) within the Institute houses a cellular genomics facility with cutting edge services for researchers and industry partners. The GWCCG team develops new technologies to solve critical problems and run research programs that focus on both fundamental and translational cellular genomics. The Garvan‐Weizmann Centre is one of the few global sites where state‐of‐the‐art technologies are seamlessly integrated, including the latest platforms in flow cytometry, microfluidics, genomics, high‐performance computing, and bioinformatics.
The Opportunity
Reporting to Group Leader Dr. Sara Ballouz in GWCCG, we are seeking an enthusiastic and talented postdoctoral fellow to join our research team for a 2-year full-time contract with a high possibility to extend. Broadly, the research officer will investigate and develop tools to study the molecular mechanisms that contribute to the development of sex differences in autoimmune diseases.
Key Responsibilities
Developing approaches to assess transcriptomic data from autoimmune patients
Studying the differences in the presentation of autoimmunity in males and females
Ensuring original contributions in research that creatively address questions of science in their field of expertise
Gain or sustain a significant international scientific reputation by effectively presenting high impact material at the most significant national and international scientific meetings in their field
Completion of research projects in an efficient and timely manner, with outcomes published under joint authorship in peer-reviewed journals
Publish papers in leading scientific journals
Stay up-to-date on advances in computational and functional genomics
About You
In order to be successful in this position, you will demonstrate the following key skills and attributes. The incumbent should have a PhD in an appropriate area of medical research. A background in cellular genomics and computational biology is desirable, but not essential.
A PhD (or soon to be awarded) in bioinformatics, computational biology, genomics or related fields
Able to conduct independent research with limited supervision
Track record of publications and conference presentations relative to opportunity
Able to work in a team and collaborate across disciplines
Strong interpersonal skills
Possess an innovative approach to problem solving
Strong expertise in functional genomics
Expert in R, Python or equivalent
How to Apply
Please submit your application with a CV and a cover letter. The position will remain open until 19, July 2020. As we will be reviewing applications as they are received, we encourage you to submit yours as soon as possible through our company website.
Only applicants with full working rights in Australia are eligible to apply for this role.
Job website: https://garvan.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/garvan_institute/job/Sydney/Research-Officer---Post-Doc_PRF5490
Contact name: Michelle Earle
Contact email: m.earle@garvan.org.au
3 Bioinformatics/Computational Biologist Positions
SAHMRI315
FTC - Full-time Contract
Applications close Monday 06, July 2020
South Australian Genomics Centre
Full-Time, 2 Year Contract
The South Australian Genomics Centre (SAGC) has recently been established to support researchers across the genomics community in South Australia, nationally and internationally. The SAGC is a partnership between SAHMRI, the 3 universities in SA, the Australian Genome Research Facility, and the Australian Wine Research Institute. SAGC will provide a broad range of sequencing services that will be supported by a dedicated Bioinformatics Platform.
SAGC is seeking three talented bioinformaticians to join the SAGC Bioinformatics Platform. They will support users of the facility and develop advanced and customised approaches for data analysis, integration and visualisation. Staff in the Bioinformatics Platform will also engage in education and outreach activities to develop researcher capabilities to analyse and interpret their own data.
The successful candidates will join existing bioinformatics/computational biology staff in the SAGC to establish the SAGC Bioinformatics Platform. Successful candidates will need to demonstrate proven skills and experience in bioinformatics/computational biology (or closely related field) and must be able to manage multiple projects and customers simultaneously. Two of these positions will primarily be based at the SAGC hub facility at SAHMRI, while the other position will focus on supporting plant and environmental genomics and will be primarily based at AGRF’s facilities on the University of Adelaide’s Waite Campus.
About the SAGC
The SAGC will support genomics researchers, industry partners, and clinicians working in animal, plant, environmental, microbial and human genomics, and will provide a broad range of services including RNA sequencing, small RNA sequencing, exome and genome sequencing, epigenomics, metagenomics, single cell genomics and a range of other bespoke methods. These services will be supported by a dedicated Bioinformatics Platform that will support users of the facility and will develop advanced and customised approaches for data analysis, integration and visualisation. Staff in the Bioinformatics Platform will also engage in education and outreach activities to develop researcher capabilities to analyse and interpret their own data.
About the Role
Key responsibilities include:
Provide collaborative analysis support to SAGC clients with the bioinformatics components of their projects.
Implement and develop efficient pipelines for the QC, analysis, and visualisation of a wide range of genomics data and where necessary develop new custom bioinformatics methods and/or pipelines.
Develop methods to aid SAGC facility users to integrate their genomics data with other types of data including proteomics and metabolomics.
Undertake education and outreach activities to support the research community in SA to enhance skills in bioinformatics/computational biology.
Lead or assist with drafting publications relating to the projects.
Contribute to development of competitive funding applications.
About You
The successful candidate will possess the following key attributes:
PhD or MSc in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Physics, Statistics or closely related field
A strong track record in bioinformatics as evidenced by prior publications in high impact journals in the field.
Prior experience working in a high-performance computing environment.
Programming skills in one or several of the following: Python, R, C/C++, Perl, SQL, Go or Java.
Prior experience in bioinformatics software/package development.
Prior experience working in at least some of the following areas is essential:
High-throughput sequencing, statistics, data integration, and analysis in omics techniques such as genomics, transcriptomics, metagenomics, metabolomics or proteomics.
Demonstrated experience in implementing FAIR Data Principles (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable)
Demonstrated problem solving and communication skills.
Must be highly collaborative, be a strong team player and be able to manage multiple ongoing projects.
Desirable
Prior experience in providing bioinformatics support in a research environment would be a strong asset.
Prior experience in plant genomics; incl. genome assembly.
Prior experience in the analysis of single cell genomics data.
Prior experience in student supervision and other education and outreach activities.
Prior experience in writing competitive funding applications.
For a copy of the position description, please click here.
Applications should include a cover letter that briefly summarises their relevant qualifications, experience, knowledge and skills, as listed in the Position Description.
For a confidential discussion and more information, please contact interim SAGC Scientific Director, Prof. David Lynn at David.Lynn@sahmri.com
Applications close: - 6th July 2020, 5pm
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply
SAHMRI is a member of the Athena SWAN Science in Australia Gender Equity program. We have been awarded Bronze status for our commitment to advancing the careers of women, trans and gender diverse individuals in STEMM.
Research Fellow - real-time phylogenetics @ Sydney
Position title: Research Fellow - real-time phylogenetics
Employer: University of Technology Sydney
Closing date: June 30 2020
Brief position description: The UTS ithree institute is looking to appoint a Research Fellow to work on a project looking at real-time phylogenetics for food-borne outbreak surveillance. The role of the successful applicant will be tailored to their scientific background and interests. A potential area of research includes developing and publishing novel theorems regarding statistical efficiency of sequential Monte Carlo with an emphasis on online phylogenetics. Alternatively the project can focus on the development of real-time surveillance algorithms to detect and track bacterial and viral outbreaks and analyse microbial data using bioinformatic tools. You will produce high quality publications, and deliver presentations at research seminars and international conferences. You may also have the opportunity to engage in tutorial development and delivery.
Working alongside experts in the field, this is an ideal opportunity for an early career researcher to contribute to collaborative and innovative research while developing and enhancing their own research profile. The successful applicant will work closely with researchers from the NSW Department of Primary Industries at the Elizabeth Macarthur Agricultural Institute. This position also provides substantial opportunities to work with international collaborators from the USA and UK.
About you:
For a theory-focused project you will have previous research experience in mathematical statistics, statistical physics, Bayesian statistics, and/or computational statistics (Monte Carlo methodology, sequential Monte Carlo, Markov chain Monte Carlo). For a computational or applied project you will have previous research experience in data science with solid skills in bioinformatics and computer science with proven skills in programming languages such as R, python, C++ and java.
You will also have:
● A strong writing ability demonstrated by a developing track record of peer reviewed publications.
● A PhD degree in statistics, mathematics, physics, computer science, bioinformatics, engineering or a related quantitative field.
A demonstrated interest in further developing skills in HPC and cloud computing; and applying quantitative skills to biological problems related to the field of phylogenetics and evolutionary biology would be highly regarded.
About the position:
● Early career research role: level A or B
● Full-time role for fixed term of 2 years
More information and a position statement available on the UTS website.
Job website: https://bit.ly/IRC161803
Contact name: Mathieu Fourment
Contact email: mathieu.fourment@uts.edu.au
Outstanding Future Researcher @ Northern Territory
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