Biotechnology Research Specialist
2 days ago
The University of New South Wales is seeking a highly skilled Biotechnology Research Specialist to join the School of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences. This fixed-term, part-time position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to ongoing research projects within the Wook Lab.
Job DescriptionThis role involves supporting ongoing projects by assisting with critical analysis of genomic data through bioinformatics and statistical analyses. You will also be responsible for preparing data for peer-review publication and troubleshooting research protocols. Additionally, you will assist with supervision of research and/or data analysis performed by other team members related to bioinformatics.
As a key member of the research team, you will participate in conferences and workshops relevant to the project as required. You will also critically appraise current bioinformatic methods and conduct systematic literature reviews.
Key Responsibilities- Assist with curation, exploration, visualization, and statistical analyses of complex high-throughput sequencing datasets (metagenomic and human genome) for their association with clinical outcomes of interest.
- Contribute to research projects focused on the human virome, involving a combination of bioinformatics and biostatistics under the direction of the supervisor.
- Troubleshoot research protocols and implement new bioinformatic pipelines.
- Supervise research and/or data analysis performed by other team members related to bioinformatics.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- A tertiary qualification in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Molecular Biology, or Virology.
- Knowledge and experience in phylogenetics are desirable.
- Developed bioinformatics and data analysis skills working with molecular sequencing data.
- Proficiency with at least one programming language, preferably R or Python, and demonstrated experience in the use of relevant software and statistical packages.
- Experience developing workflows using scripting, ideally with domain-specific languages (e.g. Snakemake, Nextflow).
- Experience working with the command line in UNIX-like computing environments, high-performance computing clusters, and preferably cloud computing.
This role offers a salary of $85k - $96k plus 17% Superannuation and annual leave loading. The position is fixed-term for 12 months, working 28 hours per week.
About the University of New South WalesThe University of New South Wales is a leading research university that prides itself on being a workplace where the best people come to do their best work. With a vibrant campus life and a strong sense of community and inclusion, UNSW offers a unique and rewarding work environment.
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