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Research Fellow, John Curtin School of Medical Research

Employer
AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL UNIVERSITY (ANU)
Location
Canberra, Australia
Salary
$107,475 - $121,857 per annum plus 17% superannuation 
Closing date
29 Jan 2023

Classification: Academic Level B
Salary package: $107,475 - $121,857 per annum plus 17% superannuation 
Term: Full time (Part time may be considered), Fixed Term (up to 3 Years)
Position description & Selection CriteriaLevelB_ResearchFellow_PD.pdf

This is a unique opportunity for an emerging multi-disciplinary computational biologist to join our highly-collaborative, Jubilee Joint Fellowships research program operating between the ANU School of Computing and the John Curtin School of Medical Research.

You will:

  • Develop computational tools and models to predict disease phenotypes from multi-parametric cytometry data
  • Use graphs to identify pathogenic variation signatures present in an extensive, closed clinical genomics dataset
  • Build your expertise in current high-throughput phenotype data and machine learning to link causal genotypes to human disease

The Opportunity

Established in early 2022, the Jubilee Joint Fellowships program seeks to appoint a post-doctoral fellow to join the research group of Dan Andrews.  The appointee will have a joint appointment between the ANU School of Computing and the John Curtin School of Medical Research.

At the heart of the research within the Andrews laboratory is the data-driven effort to predict medical consequences of mutations identified in personal human genomes. This brings together work built on a base of high-throughput bioinformatics computation to identify genetic variation in genomes. These platforms feed downstream into computational biology investigations that focus on the application of deep learning in cellular phenotyping and prioritisation of pathogenic protein mutation with structural bioinformatics. The group is embedded also in translational activities through the Centre for Personalised Immunology at the John Curtin School for Medical Research.

This position will actively engage in the research of the group and will focus on driving individual projects that will be developed in discussion with the appointee. There will be the opportunity to co-supervise and mentor research students and contribute to undergraduate teaching.

Overview of Colleges 

The Australian National University (ANU) College of Engineering, Computing and Cybernetics (CECC) includes the ANU School of Computing, and is a vibrant and diverse community of more than three thousand students, staff, and visitors. Our people build on our traditional world-class expertise and take it in creative, unconventional directions. Through the Reimagine investment, we have the privilege and the responsibility to build a new legacy for the University, the country, and even the world. We will deliver on our mission by building a strong community, providing transformative educational experiences, conducting high-impact research. Be part of an innovative and forward-looking intellectual agenda, built on a diverse, inclusive culture.

The John Curtin School of Medical Research (JCSMR) within the College of Health and Medicine has a long-held reputation for revolutionary basic biomedical discoveries and translation of these into healthcare. We are committed to cross-disciplinary research that will provide solutions to health problems which beset our community. This is achieved through discovery research, applied research in health service settings, research-led teaching in health and medical sciences, and the translation of research findings into practice and policy.

Position overview

This position is a fixed term for a period up to 3 years appointment to contribute to and become part of the research ongoing in the Andrews group, at the interface of computational biology and data science, working to identify predictors of pathogenicity with genome and phenotypic data.

Applications are particularly invited from researchers who undertake high impact collaborative and cross-disciplinary research, and whose computational skillset and data analysis interests contribute to the activity cluster, School, and College.

Longer term and/or ongoing appointment may be offered in exceptional cases subject to performance and budget availability as well the candidate’s demonstrated capability and desire to complement the College’s strategic agendas in teaching, research and broader engagement within the University and community.

For further information, please contact Dan Andrews, Jubilee Joint Fellow (School of Computing and John Curtin School of Medical Research, ANU) via E: dan.andrews@anu.edu.au

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant via: indigenous.employment@anu.edu.au

ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to those of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion

We welcome and develop diversity of backgrounds, experiences and ideas and encourage applications from individuals who may have had non-traditional career paths, who may have taken a career break, had career disruptions or who have achieved excellence in careers outside of the higher education sector. We support applicants who require flexible arrangements in their work environments or patterns. If your experience looks a little different to what we’ve described, but you’re passionate and motivated by this position, we welcome your enquiry and application.

The ANU provides attractive benefits and excellent support to maintain a healthy work/life balance and offers generous remuneration benefits, including four weeks paid vacation per year, assistance with relocation expenses and 17% employer contribution to superannuation. This also includes generous parental leave, the possibility of flexible and part time working arrangements, a parental and aged care support program, dual career hire programs, ANU school holiday programs, and childcare facilities on campus. For more information, visit: https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources

Application information

Applicants must apply online via the ANU recruitment portal and should upload the following separate documents:

  • A detailed curriculum vitae (CV) including a full publication list and the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees, you can complete these online when prompted in the application form. 
  • A statement addressing the selection criteria.
  • (Optional) a statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity through research, teaching, and/or service. 
  • (Optional for applicants) achievement relative to opportunity statement where appropriate

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

Please note: The successful applicant must have rights to live and work in this country. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results. 

Closing date: 29 January 2023.

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