Programmer

Perth - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 29 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Opportunity for an experienced Programmer to join a collaborative team and work on developing systems genetics technology.
Based at the QEII Medical Centre Nedlands.
Full-time (1.0 FTE) appointment on a fixed term basis for 12 months.
Base salary range: $95231 $100643 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

This position is based at the QEII Medical Centre (within the Diabetes Laboratory) and located at the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research and the UWA Centre for Medical Research (CMR). The Laboratory is focused on developing systems genetics technology which integrate multiple levels of data with underlying genetic information allowing the definition of networks interacting genes.

About the opportunity

You will manage databases and write software in conjunction with the Director of the Centre for Diabetes Research and other researchers.
Contribute to development of programs for analysing genetic data via parallel programming.
Manage debug and improve code.

About you

Degree qualification in Computer Science or related discipline.
Proven ability in C/C Python desirable MySQL R SPSS Excel. Experience in other statistical packages is an advantage.
Experience in Parallel Programming (MPI XGRID CUDA).
Ability to analyse and interpret research data.
Ability to learn new technology and programming languages.

Position description: POSITION DESCRIPTION Programmer (521525).docx

To learn more about this opportunity please contact Bek Brittain at

How to apply

Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

Please note: Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted outside of formal channels.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on 30th October 2025.

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

About the University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record vibrant campus and working environments there is no better time to join Western Australias top university.

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Opportunity for an experienced Programmer to join a collaborative team and work on developing systems genetics technology.Based at the QEII Medical Centre Nedlands.Full-time (1.0 FTE) appointment on a fixed term basis for 12 months.Base salary range: $95231 $100643 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.Abou...

Opportunity for an experienced Programmer to join a collaborative team and work on developing systems genetics technology.
Based at the QEII Medical Centre Nedlands.
Full-time (1.0 FTE) appointment on a fixed term basis for 12 months.
Base salary range: $95231 $100643 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.