Postdoctoral Fellow

**Classification**:Academic Level A
**Salary package**:$87,135 -$109,369 per annum plus 17% superannuation
**Term**: Full time, Fixed term (2-years)

**The Position**

A two-year postdoctoral position is available at the John Curtin School of Medical Research (JCSMR), within the ANU College of Science and Medicine. This role will lead the development of advanced deep learning frameworks—including graph neural networks, attention-based models, and multi-modal learning approaches—to model RNA-mediated regulatory mechanisms and their dynamic interactions in disease. The position is part of an NHMRC Ideas Grant project investigating the regulation of RNA-mediate gene interactions, with the aim of uncovering fundamental post-transcriptional regulatory codes and generating experimentally testable hypotheses.
- Conducting original research in deep learning-based modelling of RNA-mediated gene regulation, with the aim of producing high-impact publications in leading peer-reviewed journals.
- Designing, implementing, and optimising advanced neural network architectures tailored to biological sequence and network data, with a particular focus on RNA-mediated gene interactions.
- Collaborating closely with experimental researchers to align modelling outputs with hypothesis-driven laboratory studies.
- Supervising and/or co-supervising students working on computational biology and machine learning projects.

**The Person**

We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher with:

- A PhD (or near completion) in Computer Science, Computational Biology, Mathematics, Bioinformatics, or a related discipline.
- Proven expertise in machine learning and algorithm development, with advanced skills in deep learning methods such as graph neural networks, attention mechanisms, and multi-modal data integration.
- A working knowledge of RNA biology, including experience in modelling RNA isoform diversity or RNA-protein interactions.
- A track record of independent research, evidenced by publications in peer-reviewed journals and/or presentations at scientific conferences.
- Experience mentoring or supervising students in a research setting.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a research environment.

**The School**

The John Curtin School of Medical Research (JCSMR) is a foundational research institution within the ANU College of Science and Medicine, and discoveries originating from JCSMR research have led to 3 Nobel prizes in Medicine and Physiology. Its mission is to decipher the intricate biological mechanisms crucial to human health, by delving into the vast enigmas of the genome, immune responses, and the brain, and leveraging these insights for the benefit of humanity. The school's three divisions—Genome Science and Cancer, Immunology and Infectious Diseases (IID), and Neuroscience—reflect these thematic focuses and are complemented by interdisciplinary, cross-functional centers such as the Shine-Dalgarno Centre for RNA Innovation, the Eccles Institute, and the Centre for Computational Biomedical Sciences.

**The College**

The ANU College of Science and Medicine encompasses the disciplines of: Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Environment and Society, Mathematics, Physics, and Science Communication and is also home to a number of cross-disciplinary and specialist Institutes and Centres. Staff and students within the ANU College of Science and Medicine conduct research and deliver a research-led education program that encompasses the breadth of the sciences, supported by extensive international networks and by world-class facilities.

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**Application information**
- A statement addressing the selection criteria.
- Other documents, if required.

**Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.