Job no: 0054393 Location: Parkville Role type: Full time; Fixed-Term for 2 years Department: Bio21 Institute, Faculty of Science Salary: Level A - $80,258 - $108,906 p.a. (PhD entry level $101,460 p.a.) + 17% Super
About the Role The Metabolomics Australia facility (MA) at the University of Melbourne (UoM) is looking for a highly motivated bioinformatician/ biostatistician with an interest in mass spectrometry-based metabolomics to join the team. The appointee will work across the Metabolomics Australia team and interact closely with researchers who access the facility.
They will be responsible for developing, adapting, and maintaining streamlined bioinformatics tools/workflows (existing and new) as well as the application of these automated bioinformatics workflows to client projects to facilitate high quality delivery of metabolomics services. They will report directly to the Metabolomics Australia Facility Manager, and work closely with the Bioinformatics Team Lead and other staff in the Metabolomics Australia facility.
The successful incumbents will be involved in ensuring the efficient use of resources, identifying future capability requirements, and will be proactive in expanding the capability of the facility.
Responsibilities include:
About You To be successful in this role, you possess a degree or demonstrate experience in bioinformatics, biostatistics or a related discipline. You will have demonstrated knowledge and understanding of bioinformatics methods and workflows, data analyses, data management and analysis platforms across specialist areas. Additionally, you will have strong skills in scripting and tool wrapping in R and/or Python.
You will have demonstrated ability to undertake independent research and to complete and deliver internationally competitive research, as evidenced by publications in high impact, peer-reviewed scientific journals.
Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to work with researchers of diverse backgrounds is essential, as well as the ability to actively contribute to the team, work harmoniously in a team environment and demonstrated flexibility to adapting to team priorities. You will have demonstrated ability to provide guidance, training and direction to research staff and students.
Specific expertise in advanced metabolomics bioinformatics and/or biostatistics techniques, as well as demonstrated leadership skills in Project Management would be highly desirable.
You will also have:
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.
Please note: To be considered for this role you must have current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is unavailable.
Your New Team – Bio21 Institute/ The Metabolomics Australia facility (MA) The University of Melbourne's Bio21 Molecular Science and Biotechnology Institute (Bio21 Institute) is a multidisciplinary research centre, specialising in biomolecular science and medical, agricultural & environmental biotechnology.
Accommodating more than 700 research scientists, students, industry participants and administrative staff, the Bio21 Institute is one of the largest biotechnology research centres in Australia.
The Metabolomics Australia facility (MA) is located in the Bio21 Institute at The University of Melbourne (UoM) and is supported by funding from the Australia National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS)/ Bioplatforms Australia and the University. MA provides state-of-the-art metabolomics services to Australian researchers from academia, industry and government and houses a wide range of advanced mass spectrometry instrumentation.
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. For more information, check out our benefits page!
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Join Us! If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to https:// about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria
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Applications close: 12 FEBRUARY 2024 11:55 PM Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT)
Position description:Research Specialist - Bioinformatics (Metabolomics) PD.pdf
Advertised: 15 Jan 2024 12:05 AM AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 12 Feb 2024 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time