• Based in UniSA Allied Health and Human Performance Unit at the City West campus (Australian Centre for Precision Health located in SAHMRI)
• Full-time fixed term contract until April 2023
• Salary range: $88,851 - $118,665 per annum (plus superannuation)

About the Role
 
Reporting to the Associate Professor in Statistical Genetics, this position will be responsible for contributing to the research activities relating to multiple funded projects in relation to advanced whole genome analyses for complex traits which can be extended to other omics analyses. The research will include additive and non-additive modelling of phenotypes for estimation and prediction and will be implemented into a statistical software package.

To find out more about our work and papers, please visit

Google Scholar - https://scholar.google.com.au/citations?user=SgX5t-QAAAAJ&hl=en

MTG2 - https://sites.google.com/site/honglee0707/mtg2  
 
About UniSA

The University of South Australia is Australia’s University of Enterprise. Our culture of innovation is anchored around global and national links to academic, research and industry partners. Our graduates are the new urban professionals, global citizens at ease with the world and ready to create and respond to change. Our research is inventive and adventurous and we create new knowledge that is central to global economic and social prosperity.

Core Responsibilities
 

• Conduct genetic and genomic analysis of phenotypic and genomic data
• Develop computer code to implement analysis methods and examine properties of methods
• Draft reports, abstracts and scientific papers
• Contribute to the supervision of Honours/Postgrad research students
• Offer new ideas on research directions and drafting research proposals

Essential Skills and Experience

• Postgrad qualifications in a relevant field e.g. quantitative genetics, statistics, bioinformatics, computer programming and epidemiology
• Knowledge and understanding of statistical genetics
• Demonstrated experience with statistical analysis of quantitative or statistical genetic models for complex traits
• A developing record of research achievement as demonstrated by publications, conference papers and other activities
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a diverse multi-disciplinary research team

Benefits

Getting a great job working with the best is just the start. UniSA rewards its staff with a wide variety of benefits such as:

• Access to great personal development opportunities
• Competitive salary negotiated under the Enterprise bargaining agreement
• Employee assistance and development programs
• Corporate health insurance
• Various on-site services available at our campuses which may include on-site gym membership

Culture

As a University of Enterprise, we offer a dynamic and agile workplace culture, one that embraces challenges and thrives on breaking new ground. Our staff are creative and innovative thinkers, communicating with clarity, conviction and enthusiasm. We embrace diversity and inclusion in a vibrant, engaging environment. Our people are authentic, resilient, and influential, and we deliver results.

How to Apply

For a copy of the position description and to apply, please visit Working at UniSA. Applicants are required to upload a cover letter and resume and please address the selection criteria in your cover letter.

*Please note if you wish to be considered for Level ARAS and/or Level BRF you only need to address the Level BRF selection criteria in your cover letter*

Please address your cover letter to Julie Bennett, Recruitment Consultant. For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact UniSA Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or via email at recruitment@unisa.edu.au using job reference number #2782.

For further information about the technical skills and experience required for the project, please contact A/Prof. S. Hong Lee by email: hong.lee@unisa.edu.au

Applications close 11.30 pm Sunday 21 February 2021

Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment.

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