• Based in the Centre for Cancer Biology at the City West campus
• Part-time (0.6FTE), 12 month fixed term contract
• Commencement Salary: $96,929 pro rata per annum (plus 17% superannuation)

About the Role 

The Bioinformatics Research Associate will contribute to bioinformatics support for the childhood AML-related, Cancer Australia-funded projects carried out by the Acute Leukaemia Laboratory in the Centre for Cancer Biology (CCB), and other projects in the laboratory as appropriate. The role of this bioinformatics research associate will be to support the group’s collaborative research with the Children’s Cancer Institute into the genomic causes and germline predisposition of childhood acute myeloid leukaemia (AML). 

Working closely with other members of the collaborative team, the bioinformatics research associate will help develop software tools to determine established, emerging, and novel genomic changes associated with risk of childhood AML. The bioinformatics research associate will also support the group’s clinical analysis pipelines for identifying families with inherited cancer predisposition syndromes and liaise with the ZERO childhood cancer team to facilitate rapid and reliable delivery of germline genomic results for childhood AML patients.

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.

The Centre for Cancer Biology (CCB) is an alliance between the University of South Australia and CALHN and is co-located with other cancer-focussed researchers within a purpose-built building in Adelaide’s Biotech and Medical Precinct.  The CCB studies the fundamental causes of cancer in order to find new ways to prevent and treat the disease and is a recognised hub for innovative science leading to breakthrough therapies.

Core Responsibilities 

• Contribute to planning of research by participation in planning sessions with the collaborative team. reviewing relevant literature, bioinformatic tools and other sources of information and offering new ideas on bioinformatics approaches
• Contribute to the execution of research by developing novel analytical approaches for genomic analysis, engineering software tools to assess established and novel cancer risk measures in childhood AML and other cancer cohorts and contributing to clinical cancer genomics for childhood AML
• Contribute to the dissemination of new knowledge by drafting reports, abstracts, scientific papers and other instruments providing accounts of research undertakings and the findings observed and presenting at meetings, seminars and conferences
• Contribute to a safe and ethical working environment by complying with human ethics, animal ethics, privacy and other appropriate guidelines and maintaining confidentiality of research proposals and research findings

Essential Skills and Experience

• BSc (Hons), BEng (Hons) or MSc in bioinformatics, biology, applied mathematics, computer science, or a related field
• Experience working with massively parallel sequencing data
• Strong expertise in at least one of bioinformatics, software engineering, or statistics, with fluency in one or several of the following areas: Python, bash, R, C/C++, Perl, SQL, or Java and familiarity with command line use of POSIX systems (eg Linux)
• Expertise in at least one of genetics and/or genomics with prior experience in the analysis of RNA/DNA sequencing data
• Ability to work both independently and collaborate effectively with others in a multi-disciplinary research environment

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 
• Generous superannuation contributions of 17% 
• Flexible working conditions 
• A range of salary packaging options, including vehicle leasing, laptops and car parking fees 
• 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.

At the University of South Australia, we value workplace diversity and are committed to providing a supportive, inclusive, and respectful work environment for all people. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, people of culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disability. 

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For a copy of the position description and to apply, please visit Working at UniSA. The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address.

Please address your cover letter to Emma Kelvin, Consultant: Recruitment Central.  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 6414. 

Applications close: 11.30pm Tuesday 27 August 2024

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. 

Pursuant to the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Act 2016 (the Act) and the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Regulations 2019 (the Regulations), this position has been deemed prescribed. This role will require the successful candidate to hold a current Working with Children Check. 

Pursuant to the Autonomous Sanctions Act 2011, any appointment to this position must comply with the requirements of the Act.

We are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment process and encourage you to share any support, adjustments and/or access requirements you have by contacting our Recruitment Central team on (recruitment@unisa.edu.au). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.   

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