Computational Genomics Specialist

3 days ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Garvan Institute of Medical Research Full time

At the Garvan Institute of Medical Research, we are committed to advancing our understanding of human biology and disease.

We are seeking a highly skilled Computational Genomics Specialist to join our team within the Translational Genomics Program.

The successful candidate will work with Dr Drew Neavin to develop and implement computational methods for statistical genetics and single-cell 'omics research.

This role involves working with large-scale genomic data, including WGS, RNA-Seq, and scRNA-Seq, and applying machine learning and artificial intelligence algorithms to identify patterns and relationships.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in bioinformatics, computational genomics, or data science, and experience with programming languages such as Python and R.

They will also have excellent problem-solving skills, a strong attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

In addition to supporting the outlined research activities, opportunities will be made available to pursue and publish leading research.

About the Role:

  • Develop and implement computational methods for statistical genetics and single-cell 'omics research
  • Work with large-scale genomic data, including WGS, RNA-Seq, and scRNA-Seq
  • Apply machine learning and artificial intelligence algorithms to identify patterns and relationships
  • Collaborate with other group members and national and international consortia

Requirements:

  • PhD or Master's degree in Bioinformatics, Computational Genomics, Data Science, or related field
  • Strong background in programming languages such as Python and R
  • Experience with Unix and HPC environments
  • Demonstrated experience using version control for code development and curation

About Us:

The Garvan Institute of Medical Research is an independent medical research institute in Sydney, delivering scientific and clinical impact on a global basis. We are proud to be one of Australia's largest and most highly regarded medical research institutes.

We seek to see our world-class discovery research achieve life-changing impacts, not only for individual patients with rare diseases, but for the many thousands affected by complex, common disease.

Our estimated salary for this position is $88,800 + 14% super + salary packaging (depending on experience), making it a highly competitive offer for those looking to advance their career in computational genomics.



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