Research Fellow (Bioinformatician) @ VIC

Position title: Research Fellow (Bioinformatician) - Blood Cancer Biomarkers

Employer: Monash University

Closing date: Tuesday 21 March 2023, 11:55pm AEDT

Brief position description: We are seeking an outstanding candidate to join the Blood Cancer Biomarkers Laboratory as a post-doctoral Research Fellow (Bioinformatician). The successful candidate will lead projects in the field of circulating tumour DNA where they will be analysing whole genome and transcriptome sequencing data from patients with haematologic malignancy. Working closely with the Head of the Blood Cancer Biomarkers Laboratory, Dr Paul Yeh, the role will also involve close collaboration with senior bioinformaticians at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre. The Research Fellow will develop their own research project to expand their own research program and profile, however, will also have an integral role in supporting members of the laboratory.

The appointee will have a doctoral qualification in the relevant discipline area or equivalent qualifications or research experience. Experience in bioinformatic analysis of next generation sequencing, specifically analysis of whole genome sequencing, whole transcriptome sequencing and whole exome sequencing, working with clinical samples including blood, tissue and fluid samples and translational research in cancer or haematology will see you successful in this role.

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from First Nations people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

Job website: http://careers.pageuppeople.com/513/cw/en/job/648346/research-fellow-bioinformatician-blood-cancer-biomarkers

Contact name: Paul Yeh

Contact email: paul.yeh@monash.edu

Postdoc in In-silico glycomics @ Copenhagen

Position title: Postdoc in In-silico glycomics (Machine Learning/bioinformatics) at Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine (ICMM)

Employer: University of Copenhagen

Closing date: 2/04/2023

Brief position description: We are looking for a highly motivated and dynamic scientist for a 2-year postdoctoral position to commence on 1 June 2023 or after agreement.

The position will be based in the Joshi Group at the Copenhagen Center for Glycomics (CCG) at the Department for Cellular and Molecular Medicine (ICMM) within the University of Copenhagen.

Information on the group can be found at: The Joshi Group web page (https://icmm.ku.dk/english/research-groups/joshi-group/) and https://smex-ctp.trendmicro.com:443/wis/clicktime/v1/query?url=https%3a%2f%2fglyco.me&umid=bfae75bb-278d-4071-9397-9c9e759538c0&auth=2af5473c4b03509246eb08bd803a6cf835f69953-20b8a5ea06b7a3745ff5c145c743f728cc4565d8

Our research:

The Joshi/In-silico glycomics Group uses data science to uncover the contributions from regulation of hundreds of glycosylation related genes to the overall glycosylation process that takes place in the endoplasmic reticulum and Golgi. We take advantage of both a massive amount of publicly available data, and unique genetically engineered cell lines and world leading wet-lab facilities for validation. We value our creative, open, and collaborative work environment, placing special emphasis on training and mentorship to help our colleagues reach their career goals. 

Your job:

Your tasks will include designing experimental strategies, identification and analysis of complex datasets using data science techniques, generation of validation data, and presentation of your research (including writing scientific manuscripts). Additional tasks could include contributing to grant applications, research-based supervision of MSc and PhD students, teaching undergraduate courses, and outreach communication activities. The successful candidate will play an integral role in establishing the lab and research environment.

Job website: http://employment.ku.dk/all-vacancies/?show=158678

Contact name: Hiren Joshi

Contact email: joshi@sund.ku.dk

Head of Bioinformatics @ VIC

Position title: Head of Bioinformatics

Employer: Burnet Institute

Closing date: 28/3/2023

Brief position description: Are you an established Bioinformatics expert seeking your next senior leadership opportunity? Would you like to play an integral role in driving meaningful and impactful health initiatives? Then this could be the role for you! 

We are now on the lookout for a Head of Bioinformatics to join our team at Burnet! You will play a key role in building bioinformatics capacity and capability to catalyse transformational research to achieve the Burnet 2030 purpose: to create and translate knowledge into better health, so no-one is left behind.

You will provide leadership across the organisation and will be responsible for building bioinformatics as a key research platform with the potential to establish a specific working group in the future. You will collaborate with existing working groups to provide high quality bioinformatics support and build technical capacity and best practice in the conduct of OMICS experiments and analysis of OMICs data. 

In this role, you will also:
•Identify and engage researchers with bioinformatics skills to lead a community of best practice 
•Provide high quality bioinformatics support, advice, and training to staff/students
•Conduct bioinformatics analysis for Burnet staff/students, and externally
•Support development of software packages for genomic, transcriptomic, proteomic and metabolomic, multi-omics data relevant to Burnet research
•Support development of best practice in bioinformatics coding, pipelines, workflows, and version control
•Collaborate with working groups to attract independent grant funding to build the bioinformatics platform 
•Make intellectual contributions in generating, analysing and interpreting research data
•Design and conduct bioinformatics workshops, drop in sessions, and/or tailored training of staff and students 
•Co-supervise and contribute to scientific mentoring of Honours/PhD/Masters students and staff

This is a full-time position, initially for a 7-year period with possibility of extension upon review.
This is truly a unique opportunity to shake up an industry, make a meaningful impact, and put your name on it. Don’t miss out! 

Role location 
Although we would prefer the incumbent be based in Melbourne, we are also accepting applicants based Australia wide to conduct the role remotely with once a month travel to our Melbourne office. Travel expenses will be provided by the institute as well as relocation expenses for candidates willing to relocate to Melbourne. 

Let’s talk about you

The following criteria are essential requirements:
•Experience in biological or medical research 
•Experience in general bioinformatics skills i.e. NGS data/genomics/transcriptomics
•Experience in single cell transcriptomics or metaproteomics or metabolomics or multi-OMICs bioinformatic analyses 
•Experience in writing code, proficiency in R, Python and/or other programming language for data analysis 
•Knowledge of biostatistics relevant to OMICs analyses
•Proven interpersonal and collaborative skills in achieving research outcomes
•Proven skills in communicating and teaching bioinformatics 
•Proven ability in maintaining accurate and detailed records of bioinformatic analyses, and data management

The following experience is also desirable: 
•Research experience that has resulted in publications, conference presentations or reports or other tangible outputs
•Proven ability to effectively prioritise tasks and develop timelines for completion of milestones to achieve project goals
•Experience in building bioinformatics capacity in a research setting
•Experience in high performance computing (HPC) systems administration 
•Demonstrated ability and potential for excellence and productivity in research
•Ability to prepare applications for funding National/International opportunities
•Track record in gaining independent funding
•Experience in pipeline development 

Salary: $131,399 - $163,576 (depending on experience) + super + salary packaging

Please click on the website link for full details.

Job website: https://aurecruitment.actionhrm.com/myrecruit/newApplicationWizard.htm?pc=_GtNMcIyemZrYZBTvKtG2Qxx

Contact name: Sean Perera

Contact email: sean.perera@burnet.edu.au

Bioinformatician, ACRF Genomics Facility @ SA

Position title: Bioinformatician, ACRF Genomics Facility

Employer: SA Health

Closing date: 11:55 pm Friday 17th March 2023

Brief position description: About the institution

The ACRF (Australian Cancer Research Foundation) Cancer Genomics Facility sits within SA Pathology and is part of the Centre for Cancer Biology (CCB), an alliance between SA Pathology and University of South Australia. The Facility develops and provides leading edge Genomics Services to researchers in the CCB and other organisations in South Australia and interstate, with a focus on innovation and translation of research to enable new diagnostic tests. The Facility also provides NATA-accredited services to SA Pathology, SA's public pathology provider, for both inheritable disease and cancer genetic testing. 

About the role
The primary objective of the Bioinformatician is to contribute to the delivery of high-throughput genetic testing technologies by implementing, developing and maintaining genome analysis solutions for research and diagnostic applications. The candidate will participate in research activities, including research publications and applications for funding, as appropriate.

Job website: http://www.seek.com.au/job/61376373?type=standout#sol=650921df61dcef6bf2cf6dda72de71ba2d46c6e7

Contact name: Rob King

Contact email: Rob.King@sa.gov.au

Research Officer/Post-doctoral Scientist - Computational Systems Biology @ NSW

Position title: Research Officer/Post-doctoral Scientist - Computational Systems Biology

Employer: Children's Medical Research Institute

Closing date: 22 March 2023

Brief position description: Position Summary
The Computational Systems Biology (CSB) lab at CMRI is welcoming applications for a Research Officer/Post-doctoral Scientist to conduct research in the broad area of computational systems biology of stem cells and organoid systems. Our research focuses on the acquisition of particular cell identity and cell fate decisions during cell differentiation, and to translate such knowledge for stem cell engineering and regenerative medicine. In collaboration with the Stem Cell Medicine lab at CMRI, the CSB lab has established experimental techniques including single-cell multi-omics and spatial transcriptomics, and mass spectrometry-based proteomics and phosphoproteomics to profile human and mouse embryonic/adult stem cells and various stem cell-derived organoids (e.g., eye organoids, brain organoids, and heart organoids). This appointment is at CMRI and will be affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine and Health at The University of Sydney. The appointee is expected to lead their own projects, contribute to internal or external collaborations, and when possible guide student research. The ability to work as part of a team is essential.

Position Compensation
Duration: Initially 2-year fixed term with potential for an 1-year extension (full time).
The candidate will be compensated 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.

Essential Characteristics
The appointee will be an ambitious post-doctoral scientist with a bold and creative approach to research. They will be capable of independent thought and project design, and will be able to work in a collaborative team setting. Exceptional candidates will be eligible for an internal CMRI post-doctoral fellowship, and the possibilities provided by this unique funding opportunity. The following characteristics and research experience are essential to this position.

• A PhD in computational biology, bioinformatics, applied statistics, computer science, systems biology and molecular biology or another closely related scientific discipline. Candidates in the final stages of PhD submission are welcome to apply.
• High proficiency with at least one programming language (e.g., R, Python).
• Demonstrated experience with data analytics in omics data analysis.
• Proven ability and commitment to produce high quality work, including track record of scientific publication.
• Proven research ability, and evidence of self-motivation and research potential.
• Proven excellence in written and oral communications, interacting with a variety of researchers and stakeholders.

Desirable Characteristics
• Knowledge of stem cells and molecular cell biology.
• Experience with deep learning.

Computational Systems Biology Lab
The CSB lab (https://pyanglab.github.io/) combines computational (‘dry’) and experimental (‘wet’) expertise to study cell identity and cell fate decisions of stem cells and organoids systems. The lab resides in CMRI, Westmead, while also holding office space both at the School of Mathematics and Statistics, and the Charles Perkins Centre, The University of Sydney. The CSB lab collaborates closely with other lab at CMRI (e.g., Stem Cell Medicine, Embryology) and is part of the Sydney Precision Bioinformatics Alliance and Sydney Precision Data Science Centre, The University of Sydney. The appointee will have ample opportunity to collaborate with bioinformaticians, statisticians, computational and systems biologists, and stem cells and developmental biologists within CMRI and from The University of Sydney.
Current focus of the CSB lab is on using computational approaches and bulk and single-cell multi-omics data to characterise cell identity and predict cell fate decisions for stem cell differentiation and organoid generation. The lab is currently supported by an NHMRC Investigator grant and two MRFF Stem Cell Therapies Mission grants. Most significant publications of the lab in the last five years appears in Cell Press and Nature Portfolio (http://pyanglab.github.io/publications.html) For more information please visit https://pyanglab.github.io/.

Application
Applications should include a cover letter (citing PV2250), curriculum vitae and contact details (phone/email) of three professional referees and be forwarded to recruitment@cmri.org.au.

Closing date for applications is (22 March 2023).

Please direct enquiries regarding the position to Associate Professor Pengyi Yang, NHMRC Investigator, pengyi.yang@sydney.edu.au.

Job website: https://www.seek.com.au/job/61377482

Contact name: Pengyi Yang

Contact email: pengyi.yang@sydney.edu.au

Research Fellow in Human Epigenetics (Bioinformatics) @ VIC

Position title: Research Fellow in Human Epigenetics (Bioinformatics)

Employer: Monash University

Closing date: 22 Feb 2023

Brief position description: Job No.: 646402

We are seeking someone with a doctoral qualification in the relevant discipline area or equivalent qualifications or research experience in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Biological Sciences, Mathematics, Biostatistics or related fields. This position will require the appointee to have a track record and demonstrated experience in handling large epigenomic datasets that include but are not limited to DNA methylation sequencing.

Location: The Alfred Centre

Employment Type: Full-time

Duration: 2-year fixed-term appointment

Job website: http://www.seek.com.au/job/59851791

Contact name: Sam El-Osta

Contact email: sam.el-osta@monash.edu

Bioinformatics Research Officer @ VIC

Employer: The University of Melbourne - Doherty Institute

Closing date: 11 March 2023

Brief position description: An exciting opportunity is available for a PhD qualified Bioinformatician to join the Computational Sciences Initiative at The Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity.

About the Role

The role is to deliver projects supervised by Dr Jan Schroeder within the Institute’s Computational Sciences Initiative (CSI). The successful candidate will collaborate with other research groups and develop bioinformatics projects to support ongoing and new research in the areas of infectious diseases and immunology. The Research Officer will drive computational analysis of multiomic datasets, with a focus on bulk, single-cell and spatial omic data, data integration, and use of machine learning approaches to analyse multiomic datasets.

Responsibilities include:

* Assist the development of a strong program of collaborative research with other groups at the Doherty Institute in bioinformatics.
* Develop new methods and software packages for analysis of genomic, epigenomic, transcriptomic, proteomic and metabolomic sequence data where appropriate.
* Develop and apply machine learning approaches to analyse multiomics datasets.
* Be responsible for qualitative and statistical analysis of research data and to communicate this information to collaborators.

About You

* Completion of a PhD in bioinformatics, computer science or a related field.
* Experience in running bioinformatics workflows on high-performance computing clusters.
* Experience in analysis of high-dimensional datasets, ideally those arising from high-throughput molecular assays.
* Strong ability to communicate across teams and disciplines (computer science and biology), and work as a member of a research team.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills, demonstrated by presentation of research results at internal forums, conferences, and through manuscript submissions.
* Demonstrated experience in using initiative, working with minimal supervision and ability to prioritise tasks to achieve project objectives within timelines.

Please see the website below for more information, the position description and application details.

Job website: http://jobs.unimelb.edu.au/en/job/911744/research-officer-bioinformatics

Contact name: Jan Schroeder

Contact email: jan.schroeder@unimelb.edu.au

Senior Lecturer/Lecturer/Assistant Lecturer in Bioinformatics @ Hong Kong

Position title: Senior Lecturer/Lecturer/Assistant Lecturer in Bioinformatics

Employer: The University of Hong Kong

Closing date: 15 July 2023

Brief position description: Applications are invited for appointment as Senior Lecturer/Lecturer/Assistant Lecturer in Bioinformatics (several posts) in the School of Biomedical Sciences (Ref.: 518996), to commence as soon as possible, on a three-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. degree in bioinformatics, computational biology, genomics, biomedical data science, or a related discipline. Excellent motivation in teaching and learning should be demonstrated in teaching bioinformatics and related disciplines. The appointee will contribute to the bioinformatics programme (https://www.bioinfo.hku.hk/) , and also support bioinformatics teaching with the biomedical sciences, biochemistry, medicine, nursing and pharmacy undergraduate programmes. Applicants should also have strong communication and organizational skills, the ability to work independently and as a team, and be able to multi-task. 

The appointee will be responsible for teaching, conducting tutorials and demonstrations, supporting curriculum design, and developing teaching materials, etc. He/She will work closely with a team of colleagues dedicated to the development and delivery of innovative pedagogical approaches to improve student learning across several undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes. For further information about the post, please contact Dr. Joshua Ho at jwkho@hku.hk or Dr. Jason Wong at jwhwong@hku.hk.

Job website: http://jobs.hku.hk/en/job/518996/senior-lecturerlecturerassistant-lecturer-in-bioinformatics

Contact name: Joshua Ho

Contact email: jwkho@hku.hk

Informatics Consultant @ VIC

Position title: Informatics Consultant

Employer: Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre

Closing date: 20/02/2023

Brief position description: This position will play a key role in providing informatics support for Peter Mac researchers through the provision of consulting and training.

The successful applicant will be required to embed themselves within various research groups in order to understand, consult and help direct analyses. Additionally, the role will require the formulation and delivery of training seminars and workshops designed to upskill and empower our researchers in informatics software.

This role will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with Peter Mac researchers on publications and grant applications to help ensure the quality of their analysis plan is of a high standard. It is also envisioned that the successful applicant will participate in and contribute to Peter Mac's grant mentorship program.

As this role is centred around the analysis of biological data it is anticipated the successful applicant will have the ability to communicate effectively with biological researchers on complex problems.

Job website: http://www.seek.com.au/job/60071797?type=standout#sol=2b1706423269af2b89fec835260f1f3f135bbc22

Contact name: Jason Ellul

Contact email: jason.ellul@petermac.org

Data Scientist / Bioinformatician

Position title: Data Scientist / Bioinformatician

Employer: Hartwig Medical Foundation Australia

Closing date: 28/01/2023

Brief position description: What do you do as a Data Scientist / Bioinformatician at Hartwig Medical Foundation Australia?

As a Data Scientist / Bioinformatician at Hartwig Medical Foundation Australia, you will be responsible for the design, testing and integration into pipeline workflows of novel algorithms for processing whole transcriptome and whole genome data of patient samples. Our software takes raw sequencing data as input and produces a comprehensive molecular profile of each tumor, and then annotates and interprets the data to provide the best possible treatment recommendation to each patient. Your contribution will play an important role in optimizing the impact that our data, analyses and conclusions have on patients.

Furthermore, you will have access to Hartwig’s database of >6,000 cancer genomes and suite of analysis tools with opportunities to make novel contributions and observations and publish if desired.

What you’ll be doing

- Working closely with software engineers and cancer researchers to develop cutting edge algorithms for analyzing RNA and DNA sequencing data
- Leveraging Hartwig’s tools and database to help explore, discover and validate new insights in tumor biology and treatment
- Working with our many collaborators and users of our tools to help integrate our tools into research and clinical pipelines
- Improving productivity and scalability of our internal processes, engineering and analyses via automation and simplification

This is us

Hartwig Medical Foundation Australia is an innovative not for profit organization that wants to ensure that every patient with cancer receives the best possible treatment and care. We are a small team of software engineers and data scientists with a strong expertise in software engineering, genomics and cancer biology.

Our vision is to make whole genome (WGS) and whole transcriptome (WTS) based testing available to every cancer patient in Australia to guide their treatment. We aim to do this both by creating novel algorithms to identify new biomarkers and improve the utility of WGS/WTS, and by applying best software engineering practices to simplify, automate and drive down the cost of analysis and reporting.

Together with our partner organization Hartwig Medical Foundation in the Netherlands, we also develop and maintain the world’s largest publicly available database of whole cancer genomes and transcriptomes. We closely collaborate with leading cancer translational research organizations here in Australia and around the world who use both our database and our open-source software.

More information about the organization and activities can be found on hartwigmedicalfoundation.nl.

Job website: https://www.hartwigmedicalfoundation.nl/en/vacancies-australia/

Contact name: Peter Priestley

Contact email: info@hartwigmedicalfoundation.nl