Grant-funded Researcher - Adelaide Region SA, Australia - The University of Adelaide

The University of Adelaide

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Adelaide Region SA, Australia

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(Level A) $72,829 to $97,927 or (Level B) $102,952 to $121,779 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.**
Fixed term full time position available for 1 year with possibility of extension.

A research team in the Dame Roma Mitchell Cancer Research Laboratories (DRMCRL), and Robinson Research Institute (RRI), University of Adelaide, is seeking a bioinformatician to join an international, multidisciplinary collaborative research program investigating mechanisms of hormonal regulation of gene expression.

This team studies mechanistic aspects of steroid hormone receptor action to develop therapies for breast and prostate cancers as well as for reproductive function and contraception.

Reporting to the DRMCRL Director, the bioinformatician will be integral to experimental design of multi-omic (ie. ChIP-seq, RNA-seq, ATAC-seq, proteomic and metabolomic) discovery research projects and analysis and integration of large 'omic datasets.

The successful applicant will work closely with investigators in both the DRMCRL and RRI as well as their national and international collaborative partners.

The appointee will integrate with a team of specialist bioinformaticians in the University of Adelaide.

Selection Criteria:

Masters or PhD degree in bioinformatics or computational biology
Experience in the use of open source bioinformatics software for processing and analysis of large scale 'omic (e.g. ChIPseq, RNAseq, ATACseq) data
Experience in using R and Python for bioinformatics analysis of large scale 'omics data and familiarity with Linux systems
Experience in the analysis and integration of genomewide datasets such as bulk RNAseq, ATACseq, ChIPseq/ CUT&Tagseq.
Experience in statistical methods and graphical depictions applicable to large datasets

To be considered at Level B, the applicant would also need:

Strong track record of high-quality publications and conference presentations relative to opportunity.
Techniques for reproducible research and version control, including but not limited to experience generating knitr reports, GitHub repositories, and R package development.
Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research, including leading research, where applicable in cancer systems and/or developmental biology using high throughput genomics.
Demonstrated experience in the preparation of successful proposal submissions to external funding bodies.
Demonstrated capacity to supervise students.

The vacancy is open to Australian citizens, New Zealand citizens who hold a valid New Zealand passport, Australian permanent residents and those non-residents deemed by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship to be eligible to work in Australia.

Enjoy an outstanding career environment
The University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace.

The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaborations - offers you a vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading.

Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery.

We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.

We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits

These include:

salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

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Your faculty's broader role

The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences contains one of Australia's largest concentrations of leading health researchers, teachers and clinical titleholders.

It's comprised of eight schools and a number of specialist disciplines, institutes and centres, variously focused on world-class research, and training the next generation of: medical doctors; surgeons; dentists; nurses; psychiatrists; psychologists; and other health professionals.

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If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.
Applications close 11:55pm, 22 January 2023.

For further information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:
Prof Wayne Tilley
Director, Dame Roma Mitchell Cancer Research Laborator