Position Number: 0064455
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Fixed-term for 12 months
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department/School: School of Biomedical Sciences
Salary: Academic Level A – $83,468 - $113,262 p.a. plus 17% super
- Drive bioinformatics analysis within the Bonn-Cumming Host-Directed Pandemic Therapeutics Program, focusing on multi-omic datasets in infectious diseases and immunology
- Join a unique endeavour within the Doherty Institute, Australia's leader in immunology, and contribute to cutting-edge discoveries across multiple projects
- Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families!
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity for a driven Research Officer to join a world-class team at the Doherty Institute, Australia's leader in immunology and infectious diseases. You will have the chance to lead impactful bioinformatics projects, collaborate with experts across diverse fields, and contribute to cutting-edge research that shapes the future of global health. This role offers a unique, supportive environment where you can work on high-profile, multi-disciplinary projects and develop your expertise while building a strong publication record.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Using best-practice pipelines for analysis of multi-omic data generated by collaborators. This includes: integration of high-dimensional data sets, best-practice programming practices, establishment of code-review activities, and appropriate version control
- Assisting the development of a strong program of collaborative research in bioinformatics with Bonn-Cumming researchers in the Doherty Institute.
- Developing new methods and software packages for analysis of different mutli-omic sequence-based or other high dimensional analyte data where appropriate.
- Assisting other researchers in carrying out experiments to work as a team and further the department’s research output.
Who We Are Looking For
We’re looking for people who demonstrate strong communication skills, the ability to adapt to evolving research needs, and a passion for working independently as well as collaboratively across disciplines.
You will also have:
- A Master’s or PhD in bioinformatics, computer science, or a related field.
- Proven ability to communicate effectively across teams (computer science and biology) and collaborate with diverse stakeholders
- Experience analysing high-dimensional datasets, especially from high-throughput molecular assays
- Proficiency in running bioinformatics workflows on high-performance computing clusters
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.
This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Your New Team – School of Biomedical Sciences
https://biomedicalsciences.unimelb.edu.au/
As part of the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences since 2015, the School comprises three Departments, Departments of Anatomy and Physiology, Biochemistry and Pharmacology, and Microbiology and Immunology. It has 85 research groups across the three departments, awarding-winning teachers and more than 2500 equivalent full-time student enrolments each year.
Our Mission
Create an innovative and inclusive academic environment building on a strong legacy of world-class excellence and lay the foundation for new generations of biomedical researchers to create new knowledge and lead the revolution in biomedicine, and realise their dream of advancing human health locally and globally.
Our Vision
- Promote collegiality and an inclusive academic environment through the engagement of partners, institutes, hospitals, industries, government and the community at large.
- Cultivate the highest level of excellence in research and education.
- Attract and develop a diverse and talented academic workforce.
- Lead the revolution in biomedicine and translate research outcomes into life transforming healthcare.
- Strengthen our intellectual and technological environment through interdisciplinary interactions, integration of resources and creative thinking.
- Seize all opportunities to create the conditions for sustainability.
- Observe the highest standards of ethics and integrity.
What We Offer You!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits page!
About the University of Melbourne
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Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.
We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
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For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring
Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
- The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)
^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria
Please ensure that you apply through the Apply Now button at the bottom of this advertisement. However, if you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Nick Petersen via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.
As we approach the Christmas closure, please note that the screening and finalisation of applications will commence in the new year. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this time
Position Description
