Scientific Curator

PRIMARY DETAIL
- Build networks and collaborate with world leading researchers
- From $99,739 to $108,139 per annum (Level 7), plus 17% employer's superannuation and annual leave loading
- Full-time, 2 years fixed term. Based at Macquarie University (North Ryde)

THE ROLE

The School of Natural Sciences is seeking a proactive scientific curator to join the BioCyc Project. BioCyc is a collection of pathway/genome databases which serve as a reference to genome and metabolic information for model eukaryotes and thousands of microorganisms. BioCyc databases contain information that is inferred by computer programs, imported from other databases and curated from the published literature by scientific curators.

The Biocyc Curator will work to interpret, analyse and present complex data and the position offers a challenging job away from the research bench. The BioCyc curator will also interact with user communities at research conferences and contribute to BioCyc publications.

The successful applicant will:
- Curate and annotate published literature- Co-author reports and publications- Prepare and conduct presentations at national and international meeting and workshops- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with specialist microbiologists and computer programmers involved in the BioCyc project- Respond to user and collaborator queries and requests

About You

You will have completed a PhD or have relevant experience in microbial or eukaryote biochemistry, genomics, genetics, molecular biology or related field. You will be able to extract, interpret and summarize data from the scientific literature and produce scientific papers, reports and presentations. You will also be able to work independently and be self-motivated with strong written English and great communication skills. Your collaborative approach to working with others will ensure you perform effectively within a multi-disciplinary environment. Experience with databases and ontologies or experience in teaching would be highly beneficial in this role.

About Us

The BioCyc collection of Pathway/Genome Databases (PGDBs) provides an online reference to the genomes and metabolic pathways of thousands of sequenced organisms. The databases are used by biologists, metabolic engineers, bioinformaticians and educators world-wide. The databases are developed and maintained by the Bioinformatics Group led by Dr Peter Karp at SRI International and are funded by subscription revenue. Under subcontract to SRI International, Macquarie University provides curation support and microbiological expertise.

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To Apply

Essential- PhD or have relevant experience in microbial or eukaryote biochemistry, genomics, genetics, molecular biology or related field- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills- Ability to work collaboratively and work independently without close supervision and be responsible for gathering, evaluating, synthesizing and entering data on microbial biochemistry and molecular biology- Willingness to travel and present at national and international meetings and Workshops.

Desirable- Teaching experience- Experience with databases and ontologies

All applicants must have the right to work in Australia.

Role Enquiries: Ian Paulsen, Distinguished Professor (CORE), School of Natural Sciences at

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Applications Close: Friday, 2 June 2023 at 11:59 (AEST)

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