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Research Officer, Institute for Molecular Bioscience

Employer
Global Academy Jobs
Location
Australia
Closing date
Mar 9, 2017

Job Details

The University of Queensland's Institute for Molecular Bioscience (IMB) is a leading global life sciences research institute committed to improving quality of life through research. IMB was established in 2000 as UQ's first research institute and is the cornerstone of one of the largest bioscience research precincts in Australia.

The Institute is home to more than 450 researchers, postgraduate students and support staff from more than 40 countries who work in partnership with their academic, industry and clinical colleagues around the world to advance knowledge in areas including pain, rare diseases, inflammation, superbug infection, cardiovascular disease, environmental research, drug discovery and development, cancer, diabetes and obesity, and reproductive health. Our mission is to drive the bioeconomy and create better health; our vision is to be a life sciences institute with global impact.

By investigating how we grow and develop at the genetic, molecular, cellular and organ levels, IMB researchers can better understand the development processes and pathways involved in human and animal health and disease. The institute also has the technical capacity to translate its new knowledge into drugs, diagnostics and technologies to more effectively prevent, detect and treat disease; and pursue opportunities in a range of biotechnology applications for health, industry and the environment.

IMB's research outcomes are protected and commercialised by UQ-owned technology transfer group UniQuest.

Details of the research interests of the Institute may be accessed on the Institute's website at: http://www.imb.uq.edu.au.

The role

The position will focus on developing streaming bioinformatics algorithms for real-time assembly of metagenomes from Oxford Nanopore sequence data. The post-holder will work collaboratively with scientists from the Institute for Molecular Biosciences and the Advanced Water Management Centre at the University Queensland as well as scientists from The University of Nottingham.

The person

We are seeking a highly motivated scientist with a PhD in bioinformatics, mathematics, statistics, computer science, or a related field.  You should have considerable experience with developing data structures and algorithms and be familiar with statistics.  You should also be comfortable with a general purpose programming language such as C++, Java or Python, and preferably also with the statistical programming language R.  You should have a strong research interest in genomics, although prior genomics experience is not essential.  You must also have the ability to innovate and think laterally, adhere to specific work schedules and work with minimal supervision. 

The University of Queensland values diversity and inclusion.

Applications are particularly encouraged from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Remuneration

This is a full-time, fixed term appointment for 2 years at Academic level A, with the possibility of renewal pending funding.    The remuneration package will be in the range $64,533 - $87,535 p.a. (Level A), plus employer superannuation contributions of up to 17% (total package will be in the range $75,504 - $102,416 p.a. (Level A)). The level of appointment will commensurate with the successful applicant's qualifications and experience. 

Position Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION_ 500222_ 3037343.pdf

Enquiries

To discuss this role please contact Dr Lachlan Coin on +61 7 3346 2649 or l.coin@imb.uq.edu.au

To submit an application for this role, use the Apply button below. All applicants must supply the following documents: Cover letter, Resume and Selection Criteria responses.

For information on completing the application process click here.

Reference: 500222

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