Computational Biologist

Computational Biologist - ProCan Target Discovery Program
- **Make an important contribution to the health of future generations through**

**medical research**
- **Work with a world-leading, independent medical research institute**
- **Located in Westmead**—
**Sydney’s and Australia’s foremost biomedical**
**research precinct**

Children’s Medical Research Institute (CMRI) was Australia’s first dedicated paediatric
research facility and is now one of the world’s most highly regarded independent medical
research organisations. Our research focuses on the four key areas impacting children’s
health: cancer, genomics and genetic diseases, neurobiology, and embryology. Our strong
international reputation is based on decades of significant research outcomes in these areas
of specialty. CMRI is also home to the world-first proteomics project, ProCan, which is
changing the way cancer is diagnosed and treated. CMRI’s research programs are
supported by state of the art facilities and committed research and support staff. Our
achievements are made possible by a loyal network of community supporters, highly
engaged donors, and the very successful Jeans for Genes® and Great Cycle Challenge
fundraising campaigns.

ProCan is establishing a new Target Discovery Program led by Associate Professor
Pengyi Yang with the aim of (1) discovering molecular markers that are targetable for
cancer prevention and treatment; and (2) identifying personalised treatment for cancer
patients based on their molecular profiles.

A Computational Biologist position is open in this new program. This position will be
responsible for conducting statistical analysis, performing scientific data visualization,
developing solutions to proteomics research.

Applications are invited from experienced computational biologists and data scientists with
strong motivation in academic research, an excellent record of scientific accomplishments
with publications in peer-reviewed journals, and the ability to work independently with
bioinformatics, statistics, or machine learning. Strong programming skills in R and Python
are required. Previous experience in omics data analysis is essential and experience in
proteomics data analysis is highly desirable.

You will be provided with a competitive remuneration package in accordance with
qualifications and experience. Additional benefits include the provision of a Public
Benevolent Institution salary packaging scheme and participation in an employer
- contributed superannuation fund. Publications in high impact journals can be expected. This
is a full-time position for two years with the possibility of extension.

Applications should include:
1. A cover letter (citing **PV2237)** with statement of motivation and a detailed description

of the qualifications described above,
2. A curriculum vitae including a chronological list of publications

Please direct enquiries regarding the position to Pengyi Yang, Group Leader,

Computational Biologist - ProCan Target Discovery Program
- **Make an important contribution to the health of future generations through**

**medical research**
- **Work with a world-leading, independent medical research institute**
- **Located in Westmead**—
**Sydney’s and Australia’s foremost biomedical**
**research precinct**

Children’s Medical Research Institute (CMRI) was Australia’s first dedicated paediatric
research facility and is now one of the world’s most highly regarded independent medical
research organisations. Our research focuses on the four key areas impacting children’s
health: cancer, genomics and genetic diseases, neurobiology, and embryology. Our strong
international reputation is based on decades of significant research outcomes in these areas
of specialty. CMRI is also home to the world-first proteomics project, ProCan, which is
changing the way cancer is diagnosed and treated. CMRI’s research programs are
supported by state of the art facilities and committed research and support staff. Our
achievements are made possible by a loyal network of community supporters, highly
engaged donors, and the very successful Jeans for Genes® and Great Cycle Challenge
fundraising campaigns.

ProCan is establishing a new Target Discovery Program led by Associate Professor
Pengyi Yang with the aim of (1) discovering molecular markers that are targetable for
cancer prevention and treatment; and (2) identifying personalised treatment for cancer
patients based on their molecular profiles.

A Computational Biologist position is open in this new program. This position will be
responsible for conducting statistical analysis, performing scientific data visualization,
developing solutions to proteomics research.

Applications are invited from experienced computational biologists and data scientists with
strong motivation in academic research, an excellent record of scientific accomplishments
with publications in peer-reviewed journals, and the ability to work independe