Research Scientist

1 week ago


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

We are seeking a highly motivated and talented researcher to join our team at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research. As a research scientist, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects in genomics, epigenomics, and computational biology.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct research in genomics, epigenomics, and computational biology
  • Develop and implement new methods and tools for data analysis and interpretation
  • Collaborate with other researchers and clinicians to design and implement research projects
  • Present research findings at conferences and publish in top-tier journals
About the Projects

We have several exciting projects available, including:

1. Pan-Cancer Analysis of Fetal-Like Cells

This project aims to investigate the presence of fetal-like cells in various types of cancer and their role in tumor development and progression.

2. Decoding Epigenetic Principles of Early Embryonic Development

This project seeks to understand the epigenetic mechanisms that control gene expression during early embryonic development.

3. Evaluating Phenotype Concept Recognition Tools

This project aims to evaluate the performance of current phenotype concept recognition tools and develop new methods for identifying and annotating phenotypes.

4. Building Polygenic Risk Prediction Pipeline

This project involves developing a pipeline to calculate polygenic risk scores from whole genome sequence data.

5. Developing Diagnostic Method for FSHD

This project aims to develop a streamlined diagnostic test for FSHD using long-read sequencing.

6. Understanding Heterogeneity of Breast Cancer

This project seeks to investigate the heterogeneity of breast cancer using single-cell and spatial omics data.

7. Developing REDCap Integration for CTRL

This project involves developing a new REDCap integration for the CTRL platform.

8. Identifying Novel Genetic Markers for Autoimmune Diseases

This project aims to identify novel genetic markers for autoimmune diseases using gene expression data from patients and healthy donors.

9. Multi-Omics Single-Cell Data Integration

This project involves integrating single-cell RNA-seq and chromatin accessibility datasets using deep learning methods.

10. Genomic Research Results Return in Australasia

This project involves investigating the landscape for returning research results in Australasia and developing a program to support researchers and cohort owners.

About the Team

We are a dynamic and collaborative team of researchers and clinicians working together to advance our understanding of human health and disease. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment that values creativity, innovation, and excellence.

What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth. We are committed to supporting our researchers in their careers and providing them with the resources and opportunities they need to succeed.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your application via the Garvan Careers Site/Workday. Please include your CV, cover letter, and academic transcript. We also require a completed Student Applicant Form, which can be found on the Garvan Careers Site.

We look forward to receiving your application


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