Bioinformatics Analyst

About The Team

The Personalised Medicine Centre is a joint initiative between Murdoch University and the Perron Institute bringing together leading researchers and clinicians to advance personalised medicine. Our multidisciplinary team is dedicated to developing tailored treatments based on individual genetic and lifestyle factors. We focus on a wide range of critical health challenges including genetic therapies genomics motor neurone disease sepsis immunogenomics drug hypersensitivity cognitive health muscular dystrophy and neurodegenerative disorders such as Parkinsons disease myositis and multiple sclerosis.

Your New Role!

The Bioinformatics Analyst supports the research endeavours in medical science through research development training and analysis using bioinformatics tools across a range of areas relevant to modern medical genomics at the population and single cell level.

Your key responsibilities will include

• Assisting the Senior Bioinformatics Developer in the research and development of bioinformatics tools for performing data analysis on genomic transcriptomic and proteomic data using various bioinformatics tools and techniques.
• Provide training and support in the use of bioinformatics software tools.
• Develop effective analysis pipelines for analysing large genomic datasets.
• Maintain a current knowledge of the computational and information technologies required in medical scientific bioinformatics.
• Ensure bioinformatic analysis performed is compliant with accreditation requirements and best practice.

Please refer to the Position Description for further details.

What We Offer You!

This Fixed Term (12 Months) Full Time (37.5 hours per week) position attracts a remuneration of $89000 $96000 plus 17% employer superannuation contributions.

Youll join a dynamic and talented team where diversity and innovation thrive. Our Silver-tier status in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) awarded in 2025 reflects our commitment to LGBTIQA inclusion equity and creating a safe welcoming environment for all. We strive to be the university of choice for First Nations peoples honouring Indigenous knowledge. Sustainability is central to our community and guided by clear confident leadership we are working toward an ambitious future with goals of net zero emissions and zero waste by 2030.

As well as the flexibility to maintain a work life balance our staff enjoy a vibrant natural campus with world-class facilities along with a variety of benefits including:

• Periodic salary increases between 1 January 2026 to 1 July 2026 totalling a 4% increase!
• Flexible work arrangements
• Cultural Load and allowance - providing up to $8944 per year to First Nations employees who are contributing cultural knowledge and perspectives beyond the scope of their role
• Indigenous Language Allowance
• Salary packaging options such as purchasing leave gym membership car parking permit
• Employee Assistance Program
• On-campus services and facilities such as a Childcare Centre Gym Vet Hospital and Chiropractic Clinic

For further information check out our benefits and services page!

Join us!

Please apply online via the Apply Now button along with submitting the following documents to support your application -

• A cover letter including a statement addressing the selection criteria (with reference to the Position Description)
• Your most recent resume (CV)

What youll bring to the role:

• Bachelors Degree (PhD desirable) in Molecular Biology Computational Biology or Computer Science or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or training.
• A strong foundation in bioinformatics principles proficiency in programming languages like Python or R.
• Ability to assist in the development and implementation of bioinformatics analyses workflows and pipelines.
• Demonstrated understanding of 2nd and 3rd generation sequencing lab technologies as it applies to the life sciences.
• High level of oral and written English communication skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with client groups scientists and support staff and to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Applicants should refer to the Position Description for further details on the work requirements duties skills and experience required for this role. Applications sent by post or email will not be accepted.

Please note visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.

Please see theApplicant Guidefor more information. Applicants who have support or access requirements are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.

Contact Us

For enquiries about the opportunity on offer please reach out to Dr. Abha Chopra Associate Professor Medical Genomics Laboratory and quote JR104240 as the reference.

Applications Close on 10/09/2025 (11:59pm AWST)

The University reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time.

Murdoch University acknowledges the different perspectives skills and experience that people from different backgrounds bring to strengthen its workforce. Murdoch University is committed to enhancing diversity in all its forms and strongly encourages suitably qualified candidates from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples women people with disability people of CaLD background and people of diverse genders to apply for this important position.

Murdoch University values workplace diversity promotes inclusion and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders women and individuals with disability. Applicants who have support or access requirements are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.