Research Officer
1 week ago
**The Opportunity**
Do you have a Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics background and are looking for your next role where you can really make a difference?
Our Mitochondrial research team here at The Kids Research Institute has an exciting opportunity available for a Research Officer to join us and support our work towards the prevention of mitochondrial diseases and discovery of effective cures.
In this role, you will manage molecular biology and bioinformatic analyses for a number of projects and assist the team with a variety of duties including analysing genomic, transcriptomic, proteomic and metabolomic datasets to identify mutations and analyse the functional effects of mutations in human and mouse genomes.
Working in our modern office facilities, some of your responsibilities will include:
- Manage bioinformatic analyses.
- Perform RNA and ATAC sequencing analyses.
- Conduct complete genome and exome sequencing analyses.
- Contribute to high impact and/or quality publications, manuscripts and reports.
This position will be offered on a full-time basis for 12 months in the first instance, with the possibility of further extension.
**About You**
This position would suit someone with a PhD or equivalent in Computer Science, Bioinformatics or Genetics coupled with strong experience in Bioinformatics and in analysing transcriptomic and proteomic data. Along with that the key to your success will be your demonstrated skills and experience in:
- Experience in RNA sequencing analyses and ATAC-sequencing analyses.
- Highly developed written and verbal communication skills
- Highly developed interpersonal and organisational skills demonstrated ability to set priorities and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work independently, with mínimal supervision and work productively as part of a team.
- Experience supervising and training honours students and other research personnel.
**About Us**
Our aim is to create a workplace where people are respected and encouraged to fulfil their potential. We encourage a workforce that is innovative, eager to acquire knowledge and enhance skills; we embrace all employee differences, foster a culture that supports diversity and inclusion, and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations where required.
**Some of our staff benefits include**:
- Additional annual leave over Christmas and Easter.
- Save on tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging up to $15,899 of Living Expenses and up to $2,650 on Entertainment Benefits each FBT year.
- World leader in child health research.
- Early and Mid-Career Researcher Mentoring Program.
- Various initiatives providing strategic support to researchers, including funding support.
- Extensive health and wellbeing program with weekly events.
- Flexible work options and hybrid working.
- Modern offices and end of trip facilities, including sit to stand desks.
- Access to Corporate Health Insurance.
- Staff purchasing discounts including travel, IT Hardware and stationery.
**How to apply**
If you think that this is the right role and an exciting new challenge for you,
**Your cover letter (no more than 2 pages) should specifically address your skills and experience outlined in the “About You” section above.**
**Contact Name**:Aleksandra Filipovska
**Closing Date**:01/08/2025 - We reserve the right to hire prior to the closing date.
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