Research Officer, Bioinformation

5 days ago

Parkville, Australia University of Melbourne Full time

**Job no**: 0000335
**Location**:Parkville
**Role type**:Full-time; Fixed-term for 12 months
**Faculty**: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
**Department/School**:Department of Microbiology and Immunology, School of Biomedical Sciences
**Salary**:Level A - $80,258 - $108,906 p.a. plus 17% super
- **Join the largest pediatric cardiac surgical trial worldwide, linking genomics and patient outcomes.**:

- **Collaborate with renowned researchers, develop independent research program, and contribute to leading specialist journals.**:

- **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**
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Research Officer to join the research group of Professor Lachlan Coin at The Peter Doherty Institute for Immunity and Infection. As part of the NHMRC-funded project NITRIC, you will have the unique opportunity to contribute to the largest pediatric cardiac surgical intervention trial worldwide. By implementing cutting-edge genomic analyses and machine learning approaches, you will play a crucial role in identifying gene expression patterns associated with patient outcomes in congenital heart disease. Join our collaborative team and make a significant impact in the field of computational biology and bioinformatics, while developing your own independent program of research and contributing to leading specialist journals.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Contribute to the development of a strong program of research in bioinformatics and multi-omics.
- Contribute to the development of machine-learning and AI-based technologies.
- Independently plan and carry out experiments focused on completion of research project aims.
- Be responsible for qualitative and statistical analysis of research data and to communicate this information to the Chief Investigators and collaborators.

**Who We Are Looking For**
You are a self-motivated individual who thrives on using initiative and working independently to prioritise tasks and meet project objectives within deadlines. Your excellent communication skills are evident through your ability to present research results, contribute to manuscript submissions, and interact effectively with a diverse research team.

You will also have:

- A PhD (awarded or near completion) in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, or Software Engineering, (or equivalent).
- Experience in working in bacterial genome sequence data, multi-omics and clinical data.
- Experience in managing bioinformatics workflows using pipeline frameworks.
- Experience in developing data visualisation approaches, particularly in genomics.
- Experience working in machine learning/AI technologies.
- Experience with Unix/Linux, and capacity to work with Python and R.

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.
- T_his position requires the incumbent to hold a current and _valid Working with Children Check_ to ensure the University provides a safe environment for everyone._

**Visa sponsorship is available for this position**.

**Your New Team - “School of Biomedical Sciences“**
At the School of Biomedical Sciences, we are at the forefront of biomedical research and education. With three departments and 85 research groups, we are dedicated to creating an innovative and inclusive academic environment. Our mission is to lay the foundation for new generations of biomedical researchers, advancing human health locally and globally. We strive to promote collegiality, excellence in research and education, and attract a diverse and talented academic workforce. Join us in leading the revolution in biomedicine, translating research into life-transforming healthcare.

**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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We encourage and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.

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