Position title: Computational CRISPR Genomics - Bioinformatician
Employer: Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research
Closing date: Feb 1, 2021
Brief position description: An exciting new opportunity exists for a talented bioinformatics research officer to work on computational CRISPR genomics and develop a key role for computational research in CRISPR activities.
The role will be joint between the laboratories of Prof Tony Papenfuss in the Bioinformatics division and A/Prof Marco Herold in the Blood Cells and Blood Cancers division. The successful candidate will work in close collaborations with bench scientists, contribute to the design of CRISPR experiments, analyse genomic and transcriptomic data, and develop new bioinformatics methods related to CRISPR.
The Papenfuss Laboratory applies mathematical, statistical, and computational approaches to drive new cancer discoveries using large and complex omics datasets. A major focus of their work is cancer evolution, which is critical in understanding how tumours metastasise and develop resistance to therapies. They have particular interests in developing methods for detecting and understanding genomic rearrangements and for applying mathematical modelling and machine learning to make sense of big data.
The Herold Laboratory aims to identify novel genes involved in the development of normal and malignant haematopoiesis. They are using in vivo CRISPR approaches to systematically identify new candidate genes, with the ultimate goal of using these targets as novel anti-cancer therapies. They are also developing new CRISPR models and methodologies (e.g. CRISPR activation or Base Editing) to resemble human disease more accurately and are implementing CRISPR as a diagnostic tool to ultimately use it for detection of infectious disease or malignant cells.
Job website: www.wehi.edu.au/research-officer-computational-crispr-genomics
Contact name: Tony Papenfuss
Contact email: papenfuss@wehi.edu.au
Post doc positions (2) @ Leipzig, Germany
Position title: Post doc positions (2) in Leipzig, Germany
Employer: Ulisses Nunes da Rocha, PhD, Helmholtz Young Investigator, Microbial Data Science and team leader, Department of Environmental Microbiology, Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research
Closing date: open now from December 2020
Brief position description: Ulisses Nunes da Rocha, PhD, Helmholtz Young Investigator at the Microbial Data Science and team leader in the Department of Environmental Microbiology at the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research is seeking two bioinformatics post-docs to work with the them.
Sitz der Gesellschaft/Registered Office: Leipzig
Registergericht/Registration Office: Amtsgericht Leipzig
Handelsregister Nr./Trade Register Nr.: B 4703
Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrats/Chairman of the Supervisory Board: MinDirig Wilfried Kraus
Wissenschaftlicher Geschäftsführer/Scientific Managing Director:
Prof. Dr. Georg Teutsch
Administrative Geschäftsführerin/Administrative Managing Director:
Prof. Dr. Heike Graßmann
Job website: http://www.ufz.de/index.php?en=43659
Contact name: Ulisses Nunes da Rocha
Contact email: ulisses.rocha@ufz.de
Research Officer- Computational Systems Biology @ Sydney
Position title: Research Officer- Computational Systems Biology @ Sydney
Employer:
Closing date: 21st December 2020
Brief position description: The Computational Systems Biology (CSB) lab at CMRI is welcoming applications for a Research Officer to conduct research in the broad area of systems stem cell biology and single-cell multi-omics. Our research focuses on the acquisition of stem cell identity and cell fate decisions during differentiation and together the two CMRI labs have established high-throughput experimental techniques such as single-cell omics and computational expertise in multi-omics data analysis.
The CSB lab collaborates closely with other groups and units at CMRI (e.g. Embryology) and also a team of bioinformaticians from the School of Mathematics and Statistics, and systems biologists from Charles Perkins Centre (CPC), at the University of Sydney. The appointee will have ample opportunity to collaborate with bioinformaticians within CMRI and from the School of Mathematics and Statistics, and systems biologists from Charles Perkins Centre (CPC) at the University of Sydney.
Duration: 3-year fixed term (full time).
Salary: $88,499 – $94,998 + Superannuation + Annual Leave Loading + Salary Packaging
About the role
This position will help you building a collaboration network across multiple institutes and a track record that enables you to apply for collaborative research funding and independent research fellowship. Specific roles include (but not limited to) the following:
Lead and carry out research projects in the broad area of systems biology, stem cells biology, and single-cell multi-omics.
Prepare and publish work on scientific journals and present scientific results in national/international conferences.
Develop and co-supervise research projects for undergraduate and graduate research students.
Assist in the recruitment of research students and continuously working towards attracting new funding.
Build collaboration with different labs in CMRI and across multiple institutes/universities at Sydney (e.g. CPC and School of Mathematics and Statistics) and beyond.
About you
We are look for someone with the follow characteristics and research experience.
• A PhD in an appropriate area such as (but not limited to) computational and systems biology, bioinformatics, computer science, statistics or another closely related scientific discipline.
• Proven research ability, and evidence of self-motivation and research potential
• Demonstrated experience with omics, bioinformatics, systems biology and molecular biology
• Demonstrated experience with machine learning, deep learning and data analytics
• Proven excellence in written and oral communications, interacting with a variety of researchers and stakeholders
• Proven commitment to producing high quality work and a demonstrated track record of high-quality publications
• Demonstrated excellence in research within bioinformatics or computational systems biology through published research in refereed journals
• Proven ability to write and contribute to bioinformatic, computational, statistical, or mathematical research papers
• Knowledge of stem cells and development
Computational Systems Biology group
CSB lab (https://pyanglab.github.io) combines computational ('dry') and experimental (‘wet’) expertise to understand stem cell systems. The lab resides in CMRI, Westmead, while also holding office space at both School of Mathematics and Statistics and Charles Perkins Centre, USyd, which enable ample collaboration with statisticians and bioinformaticians; computational and systems biologists; and molecular and developmental biologists.
Current focus of the lab is on transcriptional regulation in stem cells (Yang et al. Molecular Cell, 2017; Kim…Yang, Nucleic Acid Research, 2020); bulk and single-cell multi-omics analysis (Yang et al, Cell Systems, 2019; Kim…Yang, Bioinformatics, 2020); and machine learning application in systems biology (Cao…Yang, Nature Machine Intelligence, 2020). The overarching goal of the lab is to develop computational methods for characterising stem cell systems and harnessing them for tissue regeneration.
You will be provided with a competitive remuneration package in accordance with qualifications and experience. Additional benefits include the provision of a Public Benevolent Institution salary packaging scheme and participation in an employer-contributed superannuation fund.
Applications should include a cover letter (citing PV2038), curriculum vitae and contact details (phone/email) of three professional referees and be forwarded to recruitment@cmri.org.au
Closing date for applications is 21st December 2020.
Please direct enquiries regarding the position to Dr Pengyi Yang, NHMRC Investigator, pengyi.yang@sydney.edu.au.
Job website:
Contact name: Pengyi Yang
Contact email: pengyi.yang@sydney.edu.au
Bioinformatics Research Officer/Research Assistant @ Melbourne
Position title: Bioinformatics Research Officer/Research Assistant
Employer: WEHI
Closing date: 18 December 2020
Brief position description: An opportunity exists for a talented and motivated Research Officer and/or Research Assistant to work with A/Prof Matt Ritchie in the Epigenetics and Development Division at WEHI.
The Ritchie Laboratory uses statistical methodologies to provide new insights into the genetic basis of health and disease. They develop specialised analysis methods for large and complex genomics datasets (e.g. bulk and single cell RNA-seq, long-read RNA-seq and long-read methylation profiling) implemented in open-source software through the Bioconductor project. They collaborate with research groups throughout the Institute to uncover changes in gene regulation that occur during development and in the context of diseases such as cancer.
The successful candidate for a Research Officer role will have a PhD in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Bioinformatics or Computational Biology, strong computational skills, and experience applying these skills in the analysis of large and complex datasets.
The successful candidate for a Research Assistant role will have an Honour’s or Master’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Bioinformatics or Computational Biology.
Job website: http://www.wehi.edu.au/bioinformatics-research-officerresearch-assistant-parental-leave-cover
Contact name: Matt Ritchie
Contact email: mritchie@wehi.edu.au
Research Officer in Marine Genomics @ Perth, WA
Position title: Research Officer in Marine Genomics
Employer: Minderoo Foundation, Perth, WA
Closing date: 18 Dec 2020
Brief position description: The Minderoo OceanOmics program is seeking a dynamic, motivated Research Officer with experience in marine genomics to join their team. In this role, you will participate in the conception and execution of a variety of experimental procedures focused on using marine cell-free and cell-bound DNA in combination with next-generation sequencing to understand and advance marine ecology.
Job website: http://www.seek.com.au/job/50983232
Contact name: Minderoo Foundation
Contact email:
Australian BioCommons Senior Bioinformatics Officer @ NSW
Position title: Australian BioCommons Senior Bioinformatics Officer
Employer: University of Sydney
Closing date: 11:30pm, Thursday 3 December 2020
Brief position description: In this role as an Australian BioCommons Senior Bioinformatics Officer, you will contribute to the BioCommons Bring Your Own Data (BYOD) platform project, delivering a suite of software and workflow development and deployment activities that enables highly accessible, available, y scalable analysis and data sharing capabilities for the benefit of life science researchers nationally.
You will focus on developing and delivering a Command Line Interface (CLI)-focussed BYOD platform. The CLI-focussed platform will provide a scalable and flexible set of open programmatic resources to create, access and exchange workflows, tools and training across national, institutional, and commercial compute infrastructures.
About you
The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for an Australian BioCommons Senior Bioinformatics Officer who demonstrates:
experience in working in a Linux/UNIX using scientific computing languages such as Python, Perl, R, shell scripting and/or other relevant languages
experience working with HPC clusters and job schedulers e.g. PBS, SLURM
postgraduate qualifications or an equivalent combination of experience and/or training in a relevant field
Knowledge and experience with analysing Next Generation Sequencing (including whole genome sequencing or long read sequencing) and other ‘omics’ data
experience developing and deploying pipelines using software containers and workflow languages
familiarity with code performance optimisation considerations and approaches
project management skills and can manage competing priorities to required timelines
experience in an academic environment
excellent written and verbal communication skills.
About us
The Sydney Informatics Hub (SIH) is a University Core Research Facility serving academics and researchers across all faculties through the provision of comprehensive research data services. As a Core Research Facility, Sydney Informatics Hub aims to provide comprehensive data services to the University’s research community. Initially established to provide software engineering and data analytics services to researchers, the Hub now also offers services, training and support for Research Computing (leveraging the University’s High Performance Computing cluster, Artemis, and other emerging digital infrastructure), Statistical Consulting, and Research Data Strategy and consulting.
The Australian BioCommons is a new research infrastructure sponsored by Bioplatforms Australia. The Australian BioCommons aims to enhance the productivity, capability and capacity of Australian research biologists and research bioinformaticians.
https://www.sydney.edu.au/research/facilities/sydney-informatics-hub.html
Since our inception 160 years ago, the University of Sydney has led to improve the world around us. We believe in education for all and that effective leadership makes lives better. These same values are reflected in our approach to diversity and inclusion and underpin our long-term strategy for growth. We’re Australias first university and have an outstanding global reputation for academic and research excellence. Across our campuses, we employ over 8,100 academic and non-academic staff who support over 73,000 students.
We are undergoing significant transformative change which brings opportunity for innovation, progressive thinking, breaking with convention, challenging the status quo, and improving the world around us.
How to apply
For more information on the position and University, please view the position description available from the job’s listing on the University of Sydney careers website.
All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney careers website. Visit https://sydney.edu.au/about-us/careers-at-sydney.html and search by the reference number 1114/0920F-1 to apply.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position
Closing date: 11:30pm, Thursday 3 December 2020
The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged.
© The University of Sydney
Job website: http://www.seek.com.au/job/50982932
Contact name: Tooba Fida
Contact email: tooba.fida@sydney.edu.au
Bioinformatician in Computational Functional Genomics @ NSW
Position title: Bioinformatician in Computational Functional Genomics
Employer: Children's Medical Research Institute
Closing date: 11th December 2020
Brief position description: We are seeking a qualified Bioinformatician / Data Scientist to join the Functional Genomics program with a focus on proteomics. This role will involve supporting researchers from the CMRI and collaborating institutions in the analysis of proteomics data of rare genetic diseases, cancers and disease modelling.
Job website: http://www.seek.com.au/job/50951796?_ga=2.42768813.929932421.1605470582-1921069189.1595562168
Contact name: Paulina Baranowski
Contact email: pbaranowski@cmri.org.au
Research Officer – Computational Biology & Bioinformatics @ Victoria
Position title: Research Officer – Computational Biology & Bioinformatics
Employer: oNKo-innate Pty Ltd
Closing date: Monday 2 November 2020, 11:55pm AEDT
Brief position description: The Computational Biology & Bioinformatics team at oNKo-innate work with large public data resources and proprietary in-house data obtained through our Screening, Biologics, and Cell Therapies platforms. The Research Officer performs a range of activities to support our Target Discovery teams to develop machine learning models and pipelines that guide target prioritisation and aid in the development of next-generation immunotherapies. These include analysis of sequencing data, bash scripting or developing pipelines for high-performance compute clusters, and/or with Amazon Web Services or other cloud-based platforms, and application of methods that may be relevant to machine learning pipelines.
The successful candidate will have experience with python and appropriate scientific libraries, an understanding of molecular biology, cancer biology, or tumour immunology, and thrive in a fast-paced environment and be able to adapt and respond to arising challenges. This is a dynamic role in a goal-oriented and collaborative environment with an opportunity for further growth.
Job website: http://careers.pageuppeople.com/513/cw/en/job/611351/research-officer-computational-biology-bioinformatics
Contact name: Joe Cursons
Contact email: joe@onko-innate.com
(Sent via Australian Bioinformatics And Computational Biology Society)
Postdoctoral Researcher @ Queensland
Position title: Postdoctoral Researcher
Employer: The university of Queensland
Closing date: 12 Nov 2020 (11:00 PM) E. Australia Standard Time
Brief position description: The primary purpose of this role is to apply cutting edge computational approaches to understand the molecular underpinnings of cellular identity and ageing. The Postdoctoral Research Fellow will leverage bulk and single cell multiomic data sets (RNA-seq paired with ATAC-seq) to characterize transcription factor network changes driving reprogramming processes and cellular ageing. This position joins the multidisciplinary Nefzger group made up of wet-lab and computational biologists and will collaborate closely with the Nguyen group, IMB where spatial transcriptomics data sets from young and aged organs will be analysed.
Job website: http://search.jobs.uq.edu.au/caw/en/job/511582/postdoctoral-research-fellow
Contact name: Christian Nefzger
Contact email: c.nefzger@imb.uq.edu.au
Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor - Bioinformatics @ Queensland
Position title: Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor - Bioinformatics
Employer: James Cook University
Closing date: 6 December 2020
Brief position description: James Cook University (JCU) is a world leader in specific areas of the molecular life sciences, and
tropical/infectious diseases. The aim of this recruitment is to strengthen our involvement in
bioinformatic studies, especially as they relate to human health and tropical disease. This
recruitment is part of JCUs planned expansion of the Centre for Tropical Bioinformatics and
Molecular Biology (https://www.jcu.edu.au/ctbmb). Particular emphasis will be placed on the
development of single-cell transcriptomic/genomic analysis as it relates to fundamental aspects of
cell biology, especially in relation to health sciences. The brief of the person would be to develop
collaborations broadly across JCU, including the Australian Institute of Tropical Health Medicine and
the Tropical Australia Academic Health Centre, with the intention of generating an independent
research program capable of attracting external funding. This position will be a research-only
appointment for the first year, reverting after that time to a mixed duties academic appointment.
The expectation is that, during the first two years, the appointee will contribute to the development
and expansion of undergraduate/postgraduate teaching efforts in Bioinformatics, available through
B.Sc., B.Sc. (Advanced) and B.Med.Sci courses. This teaching effort will support and expand our
current bioinformatic teaching effort at both undergraduate and Masters levels as well as Higher
Degree Research.
The appointee will join a dynamic team of research professionals already established in Molecular
& Cell Biology (MCB) and Biomedicine at the Townsville Campus of JCU, and work with colleagues
in the Tropical Australian Academic Health Centre, and relevant academic and research staff in other
JCU campuses. They will provide a crucial leadership component to the capacity building that is
taking place in Australia’s north. The appointee will conduct and lead innovative research and contribute to capacity building in postgraduate and staff research, especially in
bioinformatics. The appointee will also take a lead role in developing and
conducting research activities in bioinformatics and other areas of life science research and in
providing support to build capacity in research methods through formal and informal training.
For full information about the role and instructions on how to apply please visit the JCU vacancies page
https://www.jcu.edu.au/careers-at-jcu/vacancies/academic-jobs
This role is listed under position reference 17200
Job website: http://www.jcu.edu.au/careers-at-jcu/vacancies/academic-jobs
Contact name: David Whitmore
Contact email: david.whitmore@jcu.edu.au