James Cook University (JCU) is creating a brighter future for life in the Tropics and beyond, through education and research that makes a difference locally and globally.We now have an opportunity available for passionate and early career Researcher to join our team within the College of Science and Engineering as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow.Full-time; fixed-term to 31 December 2026Academic Level A - $75,942 - $101,477 per annum plus up to 17% employer superannuation contributions, leave loading and other generous employee benefitsCairns Nguma-Bada campus, Smithfield.About the College of Science and EngineeringThe College of Science and Engineering is a comprehensive provider of world class research and undergraduate and postgraduate programs in a range of science, technology and engineering disciplines.As part of the Academy, the College of Science and Engineering promotes, supports and administers quality teaching, hands-on experiences, industry placements and research at JCU in the areas of Marine Biology & Aquaculture, Zoology and Ecology, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Information Technology, Physical Sciences, and Engineering.We are recognised globally for our excellence in research and we strive to ensure that we bring research directly into our classrooms. Our diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs are united by a commitment to excellent teaching, experiential learning opportunities utilising our world class infrastructure and natural laboratories, and a commitment to diversity and respect for difference.Our postgraduate courses offer professionals opportunities to develop their abilities and advance their careers and our PhD program has launched a thousand research careers.About the opportunityWe are seeking an exceptional early career researcher to develop bioinformatic software to support a variety of large genomics projects centered on the role of genetic variation in human disease and host/parasite interactions. This will build on recent work using high-throughput sequence data to elucidate the underlying genetic cause of autoimmune disease and to understand host/parasite interactions. We aim to develop robust software and computational workflows to study increasingly complex multi-omics datasets from a variety of technologies including short-read, long-read and single cell sequencing. Emphasis will be placed on the applications of variant detection in long-read and single cell sequencing.What you can bring to the rolePhD in the relevant areas of bioinformatics, computational biology, software engineering, biostatistics or related disciplines.Extensive experience in the development of computational workflows and software tools; pipeline/algorithm development and implementation in R, Python, Perl, shell scripts; next generation sequencing data analysis (RNA-Seq, WGS, long-reads, single cell) and analysis of genetic variation.2+ years programming experienceDemonstrated ability to contribute to journal articles and grant applications.Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills and the ability to function well in a multidisciplinary environment.A strong background in statistics and/or application of statistics for data analysis, coupled with experience with immunological multi-omics datasets. (Desirable)Experience with the analysis of single cell sequencing. (Desirable)Why JCU?JCU offers a culturally diverse working environment with opportunities for professional and personal growth. Employee wellbeing is at the core of our values, and we support our people through the provision of flexible working conditions and many other benefits including;A generous superannuation scheme with up to 17% employer contributions with UniSuper5 weeks of annual recreation leave and 15 days of paid sick/personal/carers leave per yearCultural leave and Flexible working optionsAttractive options for salary packagingFitness PassportEmployee Assistance ProgramProfessional development supportWell-equipped campus facilities including medical, cafes, gym and childcare.What matters to us at JCU?Our People - Our staff, students, and the communities we serve.Our Education - Knowledge has the power to change lives.Our Place - the Tropics and beyond.Our Research - a catalyst for innovation and knowledge generation.How to ApplyAre you ready to make a difference? Join us at JCU, where your future meets the tropics.Click the ‘apply’ button where you will be asked to complete an application form or alternatively, please apply directly via the JCU careers page and follow the below steps:Complete the application formUpload your current resumeUpload a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and how your skills and experience will ensure your success in the role in relation to the selection criteria as outlined in the duty descriptor.Applications close on Wednesday 26th March at 11:55 PM AEST.For any enquiries about these roles, please contact Professor Matt Field (matt.field@jcu.edu.au).James Cook University encourages people from all backgrounds who meet role requirements to apply. We value and celebrate the diversity of our community and are committed to ensuring our learning and working environment is safe and welcoming.
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