Senior Postdoctoral Researcher in Genomics and Computational Biology
Senior Postdoctoral Researcher in Genomics and Computational Biology
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Job Description
The Garvan Institute of Medical Research brings together world leading researchers and clinicians collaborating locally and globally to improve human health. Our mission is to harness all the information encoded in our genome to better diagnose treat predict and prevent disease. From the individual patient with rare disease to the many thousands affected by complex widespread illness we are pioneering discoveries across diseases that have the deepest impact on our community.
THE OPPORTUNITY
We have a position available for an outstanding and motivated researcher who desires to lead cuttingedge research into the cellular/metabolic/microbial mechanisms of human intestinal disease. The candidate will hold a Ph.D be proficient in spoken and written English and ideally hold postdoctoral experience with singlecell RNA sequencing analysis and expertise in immunology or intestinal biology.
This position is within the laboratory of Dr Kylie James at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research. The laboratory specialises in singlecell RNA sequencing spatial transcriptomics and computational pipelines applied to patient biospecimens to understand the complexity of intestinal inflammation. We have demonstrated the cellular and microbial diversity of the human colon at steadystate and during IBD providing unprecedented insights into the complex interactions contributing to disease onset and progression. Our research is published in Nature Nature Immunology and in preprint .
Salary: Up to $% super salary packaging (depending on experience)
Employment Type: 2 year fixed term contract with possibility to extend
SNAPSHOT OF BENEFITS
Generous salary packaging to save you income tax on your wages thereby boosting your monthly take home pay (max. $15900 general expenses $2650 meals/accom)
Ample opportunities for ongoing training and development
Stimulating diverse and highly international research environment
Flexible work arrangements e.g. start / finish times
18 weeks paid parental leave for both parents including paid superannuation
A range of additional leave types to meet your personal needs including cultural leave conference leave community service and study leave
Discounted Health Insurance
Lifestyle discounts with our community partners
WHAT YOU WILL DO
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Senior Research Officer will be making significant contributions in the following areas accompanied by an increasing level of performance within the criteria for progression from SRO1 to SRO6.
Research excellence
Successful leadership of research projects resulting in first or senior authorship of published articles in refereed journals books conference papers / reports and other research publications
Contribution to productive research outcomes in team and collaborative projects resulting in midauthorships on scientific publications
National and international recognition by invited seminar presentations and oral/poster presentations at national and international meetings
Role as a named Investigator on research proposal submissions to external funding bodies
Team effort
Supervision and mentoring of research students and junior research staff
Collaboration with other research staff to develop research projects
Administrative functions to assist efficient daytoday operations of research labs and facilities
Institute contributions
Contribution to Garvans organisation and management through membership of committees participation in training and mentoring programs and other activities to promote a culture of research excellence and collegiality
Promotion of research links with external partners
Involvement in professional service through active participation in scientific societies
Participation in Garvan promotion and fundraising events including Young Garvan public
ABOUT YOU
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
The key skills and experience of a Senior Research Officer include:
Shall possess an MD or PhD degree in immunology gastroenterology genomics or another related field
Experience with computational analysis of genomics data including in R or Python.
Strong project management skills
Ability to develop manage and maintain internal and external working relationships
Highly developed written and verbal communication skills
Strong problemsolving analytical skills and strategic thinking
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work well and flexibly in small teams and with a wide range of varying stakeholders
Experience leading and managing teams (desirable)
Experience working with clinical pathology services (desirable)
Strong leadership and mentoring skills (desirable)
ABOUT GARVAN
Garvan Institute of Medical Research is an independent Medical Research Institute (MRI) in Sydney delivering scientific and clinical impact on a global basis and in partnership with organisations that share our vision. We are proud to be one of Australias largest and most highly regarded MRIs.
Garvan promotes a diverse workplace and is committed to the principles of equity diversity inclusion and belonging. We are always looking for culture add not culture fit and are building diverse teams with great sets of complementary styles and skills to help deliver our important work effectively.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this position please submit your application with a CV and cover letter as one document stating why you are interested in this role. We are reviewing applications as they are received. If you think youre the right person for this role wed love to hear how your capabilities achievements and experience set you apart. We encourage national and international applicants to apply for this role.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
