Research Assistant

6 days ago

Adelaide Region SA, Australia Sahmriresearch Full time

Summary
- Full-Time, 2 Year Contract_

About the role
- Base Salary $71,660 AUD_

At the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI), we are committed to achieving innovative, ground-breaking health and medical research that fundamentally improves the quality of life for all people.

Under the supervision of A/Prof Bardy, the Research Assistant Bioinformatician is responsible for assisting with computational analysis and software development for various projects in the Laboratory for Human Neurophysiology and Genetics.

Reporting to A/Prof Bardy, the position will also work closely with other members of the Laboratory for Human Neurophysiology and Genetics to ensure all research activities and outputs can be effectively implemented to a high standard. The role will also interact with a range of external stakeholders including our SAHMRI partners, external collaborators and any relevant regulatory authorities.

**ABOUT THE ROLE**

Key responsibilities include:

- Developing and implementing algorithms (Python, R) to streamline the analysis of electrophysiological and transcriptomics data from human brain tissue.
- Implementing AI and machine learning tools to predict disease states from biological samples.
- Overseeing general lab management activities related to computer equipment and data storage.
- Organise and save data analysis and computer programming codes responsibly.

**ABOUT YOU**
- Bachelor of Science - Honours degree in cellular and/or molecular biology or equivalent experience
- Minimum 2 years relevant work experience
- Practical experience bioinformatics, programming, software development and artificial intelligence methods
- Attention to detail; methodical with excellent record keeping skills
- Experience in biology
- Be highly motivated and can prioritise own workload and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work independently, seeking support when necessary to complete the task
- Ability to work in a team, intelligently manage relationships and establish rapport effectively

As a not-for-profit organisation, SAHMRI employees can access salary packaging options up to $15,900. Salary packaging lets you pay for things like the everyday costs of living with money from your salary before tax. This reduces your taxable income, meaning you could pay less tax and take home more of what you earn. For more information on salary packaging please see the Maxxia website.

For a copy of the position description, please click here.

Applications close: 11:29pm ACST Friday 25 August
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. _
- SAHMRI is a member of the Athena SWAN Science in Australia Gender Equity program. We have been awarded Bronze status for our commitment to advancing the careers of women, trans and gender diverse individuals in STEMM._

Equity & Diversity at SAHMRI

At SAHMRI, we live our commitment to equity and diversity every day: respecting people as individuals and valuing differences to create a working environment that is fair and flexible, promotes personal and professional growth and benefits from the capabilities of a diverse workforce.

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