Research Fellow in Bioinformatics
5 months ago
**Job no**: 0062343
**Location**:Parkville
**Role type**:Full-time; Fixed-term for 3 years
**Faculty**:Science
**Department/School**:School of BioSciences
**Salary**:Level A - $101,460 - $108,906 p.a. plus 17% super
- **Research on resistance evolution, reducing pesticide, biodiversity benefits.**:
- **Multi-omics data analyses**:
- **Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families**
**About the Role**
The Research Fellow will join a dynamic project team focused on exploring the evolution and maintenance of resistance in natural populations, aiming to potentially reduce pesticide use and promote economic and biodiversity benefits. Led by ARC Laureate Prof. Wedell at the School of BioSciences, the project applies sexual selection theory to predict insecticide resistance evolution in flies, challenging assumptions about resistance costs and exploring pre-existing variants maintained by balancing selection.
Your responsibilities will include:
- You are expected to significantly contribute towards the research effort of the team and to develop your research expertise with an increasing degree of autonomy.
- Under the guidance and support of Senior Academic staff conduct internationally competitive research, resulting in publications in high impact journals.
- Contribute to and publish academic papers and other scholarly outputs to a high academic standard in accordance with the research expectations of the University of Melbourne
- Actively participate in research seminars and conferences to disseminate research findings as opportunities arise.
- Contribute to the preparation, or where appropriate individual preparation of research proposal submissions to internal or external funding bodies as relevant.
**Who We Are Looking For**
You will possess a proven ability for independent research, evidenced by a strong publication record in relevant areas, alongside proficiency in preparing research reports and manuscripts for publication. Additionally, you should demonstrate a strong desire and capacity to advance your academic research career.
You will also have:
- Completion of a PhD in zoology, molecular or evolutionary biology or a related discipline
- Experience in bioinformatic analyses
- Experience in genome sequencing and annotation
- Experience with Drosophila model and genome
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.
**Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position**. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
**Your New Team - “The School of BioSciences“**
The School of BioSciences was formed in 2015 through the amalgamation of the School of Botany and the Departments of Genetics and Zoology, thus bringing together a critical mass of 160 Academic staff and 240 Research Higher Degree students undertaking world class teaching and research in the biological sciences. Academics within the School are aligned to four research clusters: Ecology, Evolution and Environmental Science; Genetics, Genomics and Development; Plant Science and Computational Biology. Through cross-disciplinary collaborations within the School and with external partners, the School is a major recipient of grant and contract funding.
**What We Offer You**
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits page
**About the University of Melbourne**
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