Research Assistant

2 weeks ago


Parkville, Australia Murdoch Childrens Research Institute Full time

Work in Parkville within the Royal Children’s Hospital
Attractive salary $91,721 - $104,066 per annum + super
2-year full time contract

Join Us at MCRI Stem Cell Medicine - Research Assistant Computer Scientist Position

What’s in it for you?

Maximise your pay through salary packaging including entertainment and novated leases
Enjoy flexible working options
Access to cutting-edge research facilities and resources
Opportunity to contribute to ground-breaking research in the field of stem cell medicine
Collaboration with international partners through reNEW
Ongoing career development and training

**The opportunity**:
Are you ready for an exciting opportunity to be part of a ground breaking research team? MCRI Stem Cell Medicine invites talented individuals to join our newly established 'Functional Phosphoproteomics Lab' as a Research Assistant (computer scientist).

As a Research Assistant, you will be a vital contributor to the computational activities of our innovative research group. Your role will involve developing and maintaining pipelines for the continuous analysis of large-scale proteomics datasets. These datasets are at the forefront of our efforts in stem cell models of human disease, and you'll be instrumental in shaping the future of biological data analysis and visualisation.

This position opens the door to a world of multidisciplinary, collaborative projects, providing you with a unique opportunity to influence the development and implementation of cutting-edge tools for the analysis and visualization of biological datasets. Join us at MCRI Stem Cell Medicine, and be part of a team that's driving the future of proteomics and regenerative medicine.Top of Form

**Your responsibilities include**:
Collaborate on the development of open-source tools using Python, or R
Work on the development of machine learning-based tools for data processing, and web-based tools for data visualisation
Manage large proteomics datasets produced by the group
Develop hands-on experience in best practices in software engineering, including version control with Git and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines
Implement bioinformatics pipelines and resources for use by group members

**About you**:
Degree/Honours/Masters/PhD qualification in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Data Science, Engineering, or related discipline
Appropriate level of expertise gained from a combination of experience, training, or professional accreditation
Proficiency in Python, R, web development and data visualisation
Familiarity with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and bash scripting
A strong interest in software development and machine learning

Who we are

At Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, we share a powerful vision; to re-imagine the future of child health. We are the home to many life-changing scientific discoveries. We are renowned for our cutting-edge focus on early interventions, improved diagnosis, prevention, and development of potential cures. Our success is founded on a philosophy of collaboration through a multi-disciplinary approach to solving the toughest questions in child health. Murdoch Children’s is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity, equity and respect that celebrates and values the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our people. We strive to foster a positive working environment that is underpinned by equal opportunity for all and consideration for the diverse voices of our people and the communities we serve. Murdoch Children’s is a proud member of the Australian Network on Disability and is a committed subscriber to Science Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) and its principles.

**To be considered, applicants should submit**:
Cover letter
Resume
Responses to selection criteria via the position description

All applicants, please be aware that in line with the Murdoch Children’s and VCGS COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, all Murdoch Children’s and VCGS workers must be fully vaccinated (boosted), unless a valid medical exception applies.

**Closing date**: 29 November 2023


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