Research Officer - Bioinformatics Position Number: 0058905 Location: Parkville Role type: Full-time; Fixed-term for 12 months Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences Department/School: Department of Clinical Pathology, Melbourne Medical School Salary: Academic Level A – $83,468 – $113,262 p.a.
plus 17% super About the Role The Research Officer will join an NHMRC-funded project aimed at developing novel therapeutic strategies and predictive biomarkers in pancreatic cancer.
You will implement machine learning approaches to identify clinically meaningful biomarkers by analysing genomic, transcriptomic, and drug response data generated from organoids in pancreatic cancer patients.
The goal is to match individual patients with the most effective drugs for their tumors.
Your Responsibilities Contribute to the development of a strong bioinformatics research program in cancer biomarkers.
Independently plan and carry out experiments to complete research project aims.
Develop timelines and milestones for the research program.
Write up experimental results for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
Who We Are Looking For You will possess a postgraduate degree in bioinformatics, mathematics, computer science, or a related field, with experience in running bioinformatics workflows on high-performance computing clusters and working with high-throughput transcriptome sequence data sets.
You are proficient in the R programming language and have experience in machine learning or statistics.
You will also have: Excellent ability in data analysis, problem-solving, and maintaining accurate research records.
Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks to achieve project objectives within timelines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, demonstrated through research presentations and manuscript submissions.
The ability to work as part of a research team and interact effectively with academic, administrative, and support staff.
Additional Information This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check.
This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University.
In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Your New Team – Department of Clinical Pathology The Department of Clinical Pathology at the University of Melbourne focuses on graduate education, research, and engagement in pathology, primarily located in the advanced Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre.
It collaborates extensively with various departments and research institutes to enhance cancer outcomes, particularly by studying the molecular defects of tumours and their implications for treatment.
What We Offer You! In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses.
Join Us! If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents: Resume Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience The responses against the Selection Criteria Please ensure that you apply through the Apply Now button at the bottom of this advertisement.
However, if you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Lachlan Bryce via email at ******, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject.
Advertised: 30 Oct 2024 12:05 AM AUS Eastern Daylight Time Applications close: 07 Nov 2024 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time #J-18808-Ljbffr