Research Fellow in Bioinformatics
3 weeks ago
Level B, full-time appointment on a fixed term basis for 3 years
- Base salary range: $108,509 - $128,404 p.a. plus 17% superannuation, depending on qualifications, skills and experience
**Centre for Applied Bioinformatics**
**School of Biological Sciences**
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.
**About the team**
The School of Biological Sciences is internationally recognised for its strong teaching programmes in the natural sciences and biology and has an enviable research track record. The School has broad expertise across marine biology, ecology, conservation biology, evolutionary biology, computational biology, plant and animal physiology, and genomics. The School also leads UWA’s program in Science Communication. Our research programmes involve a diverse array of taxa, from microbes through animals and plants. We are located on a vibrant campus and have ready access to incredible natural environments, including the Indian Ocean and the extensive Western Australian coastline. Our undergraduate and postgraduate courses consistently rate very highly in student evaluations, which in part reflects our strong emphasis on practical and field-based teaching.
**About the opportunity**
Reporting to Professor David Edwards, you will contribute to and lead the preparation of research and review papers in the field of applied bioinformatics, undertake applied bioinformatics research and support the continued success of the applied bioinformatics group. Additionally, you will be involved in the supervision of other research team members involved in the projects and contribute to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate level courses or units.
To be considered for this position, you will demonstrate:
- PhD in applied bioinformatics, or a relevant combination of experience and education or training
- Experience in genome analysis, preferably with plant genomes
- Extensive experience in writing scientific manuscripts and reports
- Proficiency in a range of computing skills including Linux and specialist bioinformatics software
Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description:
You are required to address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Addressing the selection criteria.
**Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Monday, 10 June 2024**
This position is open to international applicants.
**Our commitment to inclusion and diversity**
UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We celebrate difference and believe diversity is fundamental to achieving our goals as a globally recognised Top 100 educational and research institution. We are committed to creating a safe work environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community and people living with disability.
- We have a globally competitive, gender neutral parental leave policy with 26 weeks paid leave after 12 months service and 36 weeks after 5 years.
- We have on-campus childcare facilities for children aged 6 weeks to kindy.
- We facilitate flexible working, with part-time and job-sharing arrangements considered.
- We have an ongoing partnership with Pride in Diversity and were recently awarded a Bronze Employer status for LGBTIQA+ inclusion.
- We have Athena SWAN Bronze accreditation and actively work to improve gender equity.
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