Domain Bioinformatician

$93,000-$100,200 + superannuation + generous salary packaging options

**About the opportunity**:
This is a position for a Research Officer eager to provide their biostatistics expertise for experimental and study design, data analyses and interpretation at the Institute, and perform high-quality research in bioinformatics, genomics or computational biology.

**Key duties**:
In this role you will be expected to:

- Provide advice/expertise on experimental design, data processing, analysis, visualisation and interpretation.
- Perform high quality research in genomics, bioinformatics or computational biology.
- Develop or modify analytical methodologies that would allow researchers to use cutting-edge tools for their research.
- Contribute to preparing manuscripts for publication, technical reports and other research-related documents.
- Participate in the planning and development of general goals for the research project.
- Perform critical literature reviews.

**Skills and Experience**:
To be successful in this role you will have:

- A PhD in a quantitative discipline (such as bioinformatics, computational biology, computer science, or statistics).
- Research experience in at least one of the following area: statistical genomics, computational biology or bioinformatics, with high competency in the statistical or computational analysis of large datasets.
- A high level of interpersonal skills, which enable the appointee to liaise effectively with a wide range of people at a variety of levels internal and external to the Institute.
- Demonstrated ability to use Unix-based systems, computing clusters, modern scripting/programming languages including R.
- Demonstrated ability to produce high quality results and to meet deadlines without compromising close attention to detail and accuracy.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and contribute to high impact research publications.

**Benefits**:
Working at the Baker Institute offers flexibility, generous salary packaging, an employee assistance program, and an active social club as well as modern offices and laboratories adjacent to the Alfred Hospital and walking distance to St Kilda Road, Chapel Street, and Fawkner Park.

**How to apply**:
**Contact details**:
**Dr Fumihiko Takeuchi**
Head of Bioinformatics

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