Job no: HRC0007186

Category:  Academic Level A

Base Salary: $78,905 - $107,080 plus 17% superannuation 

Position: 2 Year Fixed Term Full Time (Part-time hours maybe negotiated)

Location: Hunter Medical Research Institute, Newcastle NSW

• Work with an internationally recognised, multidisciplinary team.
• Use the latest "omic" technologies and bioinformatic methods.
• Flexible and supportive working environment.

About the Position

As the Bioinformatics Post-doctoral Fellow you will help generate, analyse and interpret "multi-omic" data (eg. genomic, epigenomic, transcriptomic) using a variety of biocomputational approaches that include conventional and novel approaches (eg. machine learning).

Your responsibilities in this role will include:

• Analysis of genomics and multi-omics datasets.
• Support training of PhD and undergraduate students.
• Contribute to grant and paper writing.
• Attend regular study meetings to discuss findings.
• Attend and present at local, national or international conferences.

About You

You will have:

• Completed PhD in Health Sciences, Biomedical Sciences or related field and/or have extensive professional experience in biostatistics or related area.
• A demonstrated experience in programming skills using languages such as R, Python, Linus-Bash.
• Experience with analysing multi-omics data sets using array or next generation sequencing technologies.
• Be comfortable working within high-performance computer environments.
• Experience in biostatistics and machine learning analysis (advantageous but not necessarily required).

Please note, as part of the recruitment process you will need to formally address each criterion of the Selection Criteria (including desirable criterion) in your application. You will find the complete list of Selection Criteria in the attached Position Description.

About the Group

The MS Group at the Hunter Medical Research groups is a dynamic and supportive research group who are internationally recognized for their research in genetics and epigenetics.  We are a multi-disciplinary team that includes clinicians, nurses, laboratory researchers, statisticians, and MRI physicists. We are looking for an enthusiastic and competent bioinformatician to help generate, analyse and interpret "multi-omic" data using a variety of computational tools that include advanced statistical modelling and machine learning approaches.

Our group is particularly interested in the use of genomics, epigenomics and transcriptomics of MS. We use the latest "omic" technologies and bioinformatic methods to undercover new molecular mechanisms of MS. We currently have three datasets ready for analysis, which the successful candidate will analyse under the guidance and support of the senior members of the team.

About the School

• The School Led by Dean and Head of School, Professor Jane Bleasel

About our university

The University of Newcastle stands as a global leader distinguished by a commitment to equity and excellence. Our vision is to be a world-leading University for our regions and creating a better future for our regions and the globe. Underpinned by this vision and our values of excellence, equity, engagement and sustainability, the University of Newcastle’s Looking Ahead Strategic Plan 2020-2025 outlines the University’s commitment to delivering an exceptional student experience and serving our communities.

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What we offer

In addition to working for a university that is breaking boundaries, discovering new ways of thinking and cementing a place as a global leader, we offer a range of benefits to our employees to ensure you balance your commitments, stay healthy and work effectively.

These include:

• flexible working arrangements (in line with the University’s Flexible Work Policy);
• 17% super and salary packaging;
• additional University Holiday days, generous personal leave and parental leave, annual leave loading and additional purchased leave scheme;
• discounts for private health insurance, gym memberships, software, travel and more;
• wellbeing programs.

For information on our employee benefits please visit here. 

How to Apply

Please visit here for a guide on how to apply for a role. It’s important you read this document to ensure you are providing all the requirements of your application.

If viewing this on a job board other than the University's please click ‘Apply’ to reach the University's website, where a copy of the Position Description can be accessed. Please download a copy before commencing your application.

Your application must include:

• A current copy of your CV, which should be a maximum of five pages and be succinct and discipline appropriate.
• Your ORCID ID.
• A URL link to your University Academic Profile (or equivalent).
• You Cover Letter must include:
• Your motivation for applying for the position.
• If you are applying for the position on a full-time or part-time basis.
• If you are applying for the position on a part-time basis, please state the maximum number of hours you wish to work per week.
• Contact details for a minimum of three (3) relevant referees.

A statement formally addressing each criterion of the Essential and Desirable Criteria, as provided in the relevant Position Description attached below. 

Please upload your Cover Letter and response to the requested Criteria as one PDF document.

Your Cover Letter and Response to the Essential Criteria should not exceed 4 pages (approximately 2,000 words).

Due to the nature of this role, the University will require the preferred candidate to undertake further pre-employment checks.

For specific position enquiries, please contact Dr. Vicki Maltby, MS Research Fellow, Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), Conjoint Senior Lecturer via email at vicki.e.maltby@newcastle.edu.au or on (02) 4042 0286.

Having Difficulties? Please reach out to us: employment@newcastle.edu.au

Closing date: Sunday, 18 August 2024 at 11.59pm AEDT

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