We are seeking an experienced bioinformatician interested in applying their high-level data analytics skills to studies aimed at uncovering genetic variation contributing to motor neuron disease, informing clinical practice.
• Salary: HEW level 6, base salary $88,589 – $97,787
• Appointment type: Full-time, fixed-term position for 3 years
• Location: Macquarie University (Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde)
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic bioinformatician with strong analytical skills and experience to improve and develop an analysis framework for genomics data from motor neuron disease (MND) patients, other neurodegenerative disease patients and control participants under an externally funded grant. A major aim of this role will be to uncover genetic variation contributing to motor neuron disease, informing clinical practice.
The successful candidate will be required to design and implement bioinformatic solutions to interrogate next-generation sequencing data (whole-genome sequencing, RNA-seq) including installation of bioinformatics software and implementation of cloud-based solutions. They will test and apply novel bioinformatics analyses, improve the quality and efficiency of existing genomic analysis pipelines. They will co-develop data management plan ensuring compliance aligning with Macquarie University Research Data Management Framework. They will provide bioinformatics expertise to support collaborative research projects within the Macquarie University Centre for Motor Neuron Disease Research
About You
The successful applicant will be interested in working in a multi-disciplinary team and engaging with a broad range of stakeholders. They will continue to develop and expand their own research strengths and interests, particularly as they align with the Centre’s research programs.
About Us
The Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences is ambitiously pushing the boundaries of progressive thinking and challenging what’s possible to solve some of the big issues of our time, both nationally and on a global scale. The Faculty forms part of MQ Health, an integrated academic health sciences enterprise which incorporates Macquarie University Hospital and primary and speciality clinics. We have active research programs in neurosciences (especially motor neuron disease, neurological rehabilitation and the clinical neuroscience of pain), cancer medicine, and vascular science, amongst others. Our Faculty hosts the Australian Institute of Health Innovation (AIHI), an internationally acclaimed powerhouse researching health systems, e-health and patient safety.
The Genomics & Bioinformatics Research Team is one of nine research groups within the multidisciplinary Centre for Motor Neuron Disease Research at Macquarie University. The team focuses on creative computational analyses to determine genetic contributors to motor neuron disease using the largest MND omics dataset in Australia, generated from biological specimens from the Macquarie University Neurodegenerative Diseases Biobank. We are the largest dedicated motor neuron disease research Centre in Australia, with a collective aim to improve the lives of people living with MND and their families and carers.
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To Apply
To be considered for this position, please apply online and attach your resume and a separate cover letter that outlines how you meet to the selection criteria below.
• A Master’s degree or PhD in a relevant discipline such as Bioinformatics, Computational Biology or Computer Science, or substantial equivalent experience
• Strong programming and data analysis skills using Unix and languages such as R or Python
• Demonstrated experience in high-performance computing, including cloud computing
• Demonstrated good written and oral communication skills, including ability to work in multidisciplinary teams
• Analysis of next generation sequencing data (desired)
• Understanding of genomics and transcriptomics (desired)
• Experience in processing and analysis of large-scale datasets (desired)
Please visit Macquarie University's career page and apply to this role: mq.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/CareersatMQ/details/Postdoctoral-Fellow-in-Bioinformatics_R000008548-1