Bioinformatics Research Assistant

2 weeks ago

Clayton, Australia Monash University Full time

**The Opportunity**

The Goode and Kwan Laboratories at the Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute are seeking a motivated and talented full-time Research Assistant to contribute to cutting-edge cancer research.

This is a unique opportunity to collaborate with dynamic, multi-disciplinary teams and make a meaningful impact across a wide range of cancer bioinformatics projects. Your work will contribute to the search for better treatments for cancer patients. Expand your research expertise while driving progress in a world-class biomedical research environment.

**The Departments**

Our internationally-renowned researchers are each members of one or more of the Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute's Discovery Programs: Cancer, Cardiovascular Disease, Development and Stem Cells, Infection and Immunity, Metabolism, Diabetes and Obesity, and Neuroscience.

Our research focuses on major human diseases and pathological processes, including infection, inflammation, diabetes and obesity, developmental and degenerative disorders, cardiovascular disease, and cancer. With a growing footprint in ‘omics, bioinformatics and AI, the department is forging new directions in multidisciplinary research.

To learn more about the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Department please visit their website.

The **Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute (BDI)** is changing the rules in the fight against disease, embracing new perspectives for new solutions.

We are one of the largest and highest-quality biomedical research institutes in Australia. With more than 120 internationally-renowned research teams, we work with national and international collaborators on global health priorities.

To learn more about BDI please visit their website.

At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking - a place where great things happen.

We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

Together with our commitment to academic freedom, you will have access to quality research facilities, infrastructure, world-class teaching spaces, and international collaboration opportunities.

Learn more about Monash.

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**Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements.** We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.

**To Apply**

Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.

**Enquiries**: Dr David Goode, Laboratory Head, +61 3 9905 0622; Dr Edmond Kwan, Laboratory Head, +61 3 9905 1033.

**Position Description**: Research Fellow

**Applications Close**: Sunday, 29 June 2025, 11:55pm AEST

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