Australian Bioinformatics and Computational Biology Jobs
Employer: The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research
Closing date: 29/11/2024
Brief position description: An outstanding opportunity is available for a Research or Senior Research Officer to join the Bahlo Laboratory in the Genetics and Gene Regulation Division at Australia’s pre-eminent biomedical research institute to work on repeat expansions.
Contact name: Melanie Bahlo
Contact email: bahlo@wehi.edu.au
Employer: Melanoma Institute Australia
Closing date: 29/11/2024
Brief position description:
An outstanding opportunity is available for a Research or Senior Research Officer in the genetics of retinal diseases to join the Bahlo Laboratory in the Genetics and Gene Regulation Division at the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical research, in one of Australia’s pre-eminent research institutes.
Contact name: Melanie Bahlo
Contact email: bahlo@wehi.edu.au
Employer: Melanoma Institute Australia
Closing date: 12/11/2024
Brief position description:
Melanoma Institute Australia (MIA) is an independent, non-profit organisation with its head office located near North Sydney. We are the world’s largest treatment and research centre with a single focus on melanoma, and our mission is to reach zero deaths from melanoma this decade.
The Translational Research Laboratory of MIA is seeking an experienced Bioinformatician, preferably with a background in cancer or immunology research, to work with our team at the Charles Perkins Centre, University of Sydney. We require an individual with solid work experience with, and the ability to, integrate and interpret large-scale biological and multi-omics datasets supporting research and development projects. The position will be responsible for developing, optimising, and applying bioinformatics pipelines for the analysis of genomic, transcriptomic, and proteomic data.
Additional responsibilities include:
- Perform statistical analyses and develop predictive models to identify patterns and relationships in biological data.
- Maintain and curate bioinformatics databases and resources.
- Collaborate with biologists, data scientists, and clinicians
- Prepare technical reports, publications, and presentations to communicate findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Provide bioinformatics support and training to other team members.
The successful applicant will form part of the Translational Research Laboratory of the Melanoma Institute Australia, based at The University of Sydney Camperdown campus. The research of the team spans areas such as translational neoadjuvant studies, primary melanoma diagnosis, melanoma biology, biomarkers of resistance to systemic therapies in advanced disease, and the Personalised Immunotherapy Program. This is a full-time position.
This is a unique opportunity to join a globally recognised research institute. You will also find immense satisfaction in joining a team which is making a very real difference to thousands of Australians, now and in the future.
https://melanoma.org.au/
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Job website: http://www.seek.com.au/job/79510373?tracking=SHR-WEB-SharedJob-anz-1
Contact name: Ann Michelle Arrabaca
Contact email: Careers@melanoma.org.au
Employer: Queensland Health
Closing date: 23/10/2024
Brief position description:
The primary purpose of the position is to provide bioinformatics support for Genomics in conjunction with the bioinformatics team in Pathology Queensland. As a Bioinformatics Scientist, you will develop and automate novel genomic analysis methods, pipelines and visualisation tools for large and complex datasets to support the internal development and validation of new assays
Job website: http://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-PQ594363
Contact name: Wishva Herath
Employer: Melanoma Institute Australia
Closing date: 15/10/2024
Brief position description:
Melanoma Institute Australia (MIA) is an independent, non-profit organisation with its head office located near North Sydney. We are the world’s largest treatment and research centre with a single focus on melanoma, and our mission is to reach zero deaths from melanoma this decade.
The Translational Research Laboratory of MIA is seeking an experienced Bioinformatician, preferably with a background in cancer or immunology research, to work with our team at the Charles Perkins Centre, University of Sydney. We require an individual with solid work experience with, and the ability to, integrate and interpret large-scale biological and multi-omics datasets supporting research and development projects. The position will be responsible for developing, optimising, and applying bioinformatics pipelines for the analysis of genomic, transcriptomic, and proteomic data.
The successful applicant will form part of the Translational Research Laboratory of the Melanoma Institute Australia, based at The University of Sydney Camperdown campus. The research of the team spans areas such as translational neoadjuvant studies, primary melanoma diagnosis, melanoma biology, biomarkers of resistance to systemic therapies in advanced disease, and the Personalised Immunotherapy Program. This is a full-time position.
This is a unique opportunity to join a globally recognised research institute. You will also find immense satisfaction in joining a team which is making a very real difference to thousands of Australians, now and in the future.
https://melanoma.org.au/
Please view the full job ad by clicking on the job website - https://www.seek.com.au/job/78879013?tracking=SHR-WEB-SharedJob-anz-1
Job website: http://www.seek.com.au/job/78879013?tracking=SHR-WEB-SharedJob-anz-1
Contact name: Ann Michelle Arrabaca
Contact email: Careers@melanoma.org.au
Employer: SAHMRI
Closing date: 13/10/2024
Brief position description:
We are seeking an experienced Research Officer/Postdoctoral Fellow in Bioinformatics/Computational Biology to play a pivotal role in several exciting cancer systems biology and systems immunology projects. Prior experience in at least some of the following areas is essential: analysis of next generation sequencing (NGS) data; multi-omics data integration, network and pathway biology; cancer systems biology. The ability to manage multiple different projects simultaneously is essential.
The Lynn Systems Immunology Group is a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary team that employs computational and multi-omic experimental approaches to investigate complex systems such as the immune system and different cancers. The group is headed by Prof. David Lynn, a Matthew Flinders Professor in Systems Immunology at Flinders University. Prof. Lynn’s team is based at SAHMRI where he heads the Computational and Systems Biology Program, one of 17 research programs at the institute.
Job website: http://www.seek.com.au/job/78811843
Contact name: David Lynn
Contact email: david.lynn@sahmri.com
Employer: UNSW
Closing date: 09/10/2024
Brief position description:
Employment Type: Full-time (35-hour week)
Duration: 5-year fixed term contract
Remuneration: Level A/B dependent on experience
Location: Kensington, NSW (Hybrid Flexible Working)
As a Research Associate/Senior Research Associate in Genomics and Future Health Systems, you will be expected to carry out both independent and collaborative team research on aspects of clinically relevant genomics and future health systems, contributing to the research effort of the International Centre for Future Health Systems whilst maintaining strong links with researchers in the Faculty of Science. You would be expected to form strong links with the Ramaciotti Centre for Genomics.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Maintaining a strong linkage to researchers in the Faculty of Science, especially those doing clinically relevant genomics and the bioinformatics thereof.
- Interface with clinicians and NSW Health to streamline genomic technology adoption and highlight clinical needs to the Ramaciotti Centre for Genomics.
- Contributing to the development of applications for competitive funding under the guidance of senior colleagues.
- Participating as a co-investigator or chief investigator in competitive grant applications or show evidence of active participation in research collaborations funded by competitive grants.
Designing research projects.
Mentoring and guiding students and colleagues and develop the next generation of academics through involvement in supervision of HDRs
Contact name: Merita O'Connell
Contact email: Merita.oconnell@unsw.edu.au
Employer: Agriculture Victoria Research, La Trobe University, University of Queensland and University of New England
Closing date: 9AM AEST, 20/09/2024
Brief position description:
We have exciting opportunities from the ARC Training Centre in Predictive Breeding for both PhD and PostDoc scholars to contribute to the future breeding of animals. If you have strong quantitative skills trained in animal genetics this would be an ideal opportunity. Multiple positions across several organisations/universities are available. Please EOI: https://smex-ctp.trendmicro.com:443/wis/clicktime/v1/query?url=https%3a%2f%2fforms.office.com%2fr%2fkhHzY0kMA1&umid=3dccc093-2b8f-4dbe-808c-2ddb3a90b419&auth=2af5473c4b03509246eb08bd803a6cf835f69953-7fd216b713713224feb73c1e6d848bbe8e0147b7
Contact name: ARC Training Centre Predictive Breeding
Employer: Melanoma Institute Australia
Closing date: 16/09/2024
Brief position description:
Melanoma Institute Australia (MIA) is an independent, non-profit organisation with its head office located near North Sydney. We are the world’s largest treatment and research centre with a single focus on melanoma, and our mission is to reach zero deaths from melanoma this decade.
The Translational Research Laboratory of MIA is seeking an experienced Bioinformatician, preferably with a background in cancer or immunology research, to work with our team at the Charles Perkins Centre, University of Sydney. We require an individual with solid work experience with, and the ability to, integrate and interpret large-scale biological and multi-omics datasets supporting research and development projects. The position will be responsible for developing, optimising, and applying bioinformatics pipelines for the analysis of genomic, transcriptomic, and proteomic data.
The successful applicant will form part of the Translational Research Laboratory of the Melanoma Institute Australia, based at The University of Sydney Camperdown campus. The research of the team spans areas such as translational neoadjuvant studies, primary melanoma diagnosis, melanoma biology, biomarkers of resistance to systemic therapies in advanced disease, and the Personalised Immunotherapy Program. This is a full-time position.
This is a unique opportunity to join a globally recognised research institute. You will also find immense satisfaction in joining a team which is making a very real difference to thousands of Australians, now and in the future.
Please view the full job ad by clicking on the job website - www.seek.com.au/job/78193392?tracking=SHR-WEB-SharedJob-anz-1
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Contact name: Ann Michelle Arrabaca
Contact email: Careers@melanoma.org.au
Employer: NSW Health Pathology
Closing date: 25/08/2024
Brief position description:
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 2
Remuneration: $106,142 - $125,241 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ508046
Location: Westmead
Applications Close: 25 August 2024 - 11:59pm
About the opportunity
Be at the forefront of diagnostic services that are shaping the healthcare for the future
The successful applicant will be working as a Bioinformatician as part of a team of other bioinformaticians, genomic epidemiologists, laboratory scientists and clinicians at the Microbial Genomics Reference Laboratory, Centre for Infectious Disease and Microbiology Laboratory Services, Institute of Clinical Pathology and Medical Research (CIDMLS-ICPMR), Westmead Hospital providing the NSW Health Pathology's state-wide Microbial Genomics Service.
The applicant will work within the Microbial Genomics Laboratory to develop new bioinformatics pipelines, implement new tools and methods, improve and maintain existing pipelines, and perform various bioinformatics analyses of pathogens ranging from routine genomic surveillance activities to single case studies, local outbreak investigations, and large cross jurisdictional outbreaks. Strong data analysis skills, including programming in scripting languages, and a solid grounding in microbial genomics are essential, as is the ability to work and contribute as a member of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team. Experience with workflow language, cloud computing, software development, visualisation, and code repositories would be beneficial.
What we can offer you
- Accrued Days Off in addition to Annual Leave
- Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits
- Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport
- Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning
What you'll be doing
This position is based at the Microbial Pathogen Genomics Laboratory, Centre for Infectious Disease and Microbiology Laboratory Services, NSWHP-ICPMR at Westmead Hospital and plays a key role in the delivery of NSW state-wide pathogen genomics services. The Pathogen genomics bioinformatician is responsible for:
- Developing, maintaining and updating bioinformatics tools and pipelines as necessary in collaboration with other bioinformaticians and scientists at CIDMLs
- Managing a wide range of projects under supervision from supervising pathologists and in collaboration with CIDMLS management and laboratory scientists as well as stakeholders such as epidemiologists from NSW Health Protection, other NSW-HP laboratories and committees, and NSW Health Pathology IT staff
- The effective and efficient delivery of defined project outcomes within agreed timeframes, budgets, quality and resources
- Providing research and analysis to inform project development and implementation and senior management, as needed.
Interested in joining Australia’s largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions:
- Postgraduate degree in Science or Engineering in informatics or genomics or an equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution.
- Demonstrated experience and capability in organising and delivering bioinformatics projects.
- Proven proficiency in open source bioinformatics packages for genomic data analysis and working knowledge of relational databases.
- Demonstrated experience in multi-dimensional data analysis or visualisation.
- Proven ability to manage project scope, monitor project progress and quality, identify and manage project risk and provide appropriate advice to the executive.
- Demonstrated strong strategic, organisational and planning skills with the capacity to successfully meet deadlines.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with excellent verbal and written expression, and the ability to interact with various levels of internal and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret and critically evaluate legislation and regulation related to genomic and health data from an operational perspective.
Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases
This is a Category A position. All Category A applicants must read and understand NSW Health Policy Directive PD2023_022 Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases. All recruits must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy. All recruits must provide evidence against specified diseases and comply with the requirements of this policy at their own cost prior to appointment.
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The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.
Working Rights
This position is a permanent position. To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency. Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa.
Talent Pool
If the selection panel identifies more than one suitable candidate for the role, an eligibility list will be created for future permanent full time / part time, temporary and casual vacancies.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
NSW Health Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We seek to recruit from diverse applicants and create teams with skills, perspectives and experiences that complement each other at work. We welcome suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, ethnicity, socio-cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.
Job website: http://iworkfor.nsw.gov.au/job/pathogen-genomics-bioinformatician-481403
Contact name: Catriona Halliday
Contact email: catriona.halliday@health.nsw.gov.au