Research Officer - Retinal
Job Title: Research Officer - Retinal
Job Description:
An outstanding opportunity is available for a Research or Senior Research Officer in the genetics of retinal diseases to join the Bahlo Laboratory in the Genetics and Gene Regulation Division at the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research, one of Australia’s pre-eminent research institutes.
About the Position:
The Bahlo Lab is a computational biology and statistical genetics group that seeks to identify and understand genetic risk factors for human diseases, with a strong focus on neurological and retinal disorders. The lab has outstanding international collaborations in place, with access to high-quality datasets that span multiple 'omics platforms.
This position suits a curious, ambitious applicant who enjoys exploring genetic risk factors using multi-omics approaches. The successful candidate will be supervised by Prof. Melanie Bahlo.
Selection Criteria:
Essential Knowledge and Skills:
A PhD in computational biology, bioinformatics, or a quantitative discipline such as statistics, physics or computer science
Prior experience in processing and analysis of human genetic data, including array and short-read sequencing data
Experience with Unix-based operating systems, high-performance computing environments, and command line navigation
Experience in systems biology and code-first data analysis (R / Python)
A strong interest in genetics, both common and monogenic diseases
Highly developed scientific writing, data visualisation and oral presentation skills
Ability to communicate effectively with scientists from other disciplines
Desirable Knowledge and Skills:
Experience in the analysis of large genomic datasets, in particular whole genomes
Experience with summary statistics integration, and causal inference methods for genomics
Experience working in a multidisciplinary team
Experience with cloud computing & containerisation; familiarity with GATK or similar sequencing analysis pipelines.
Experience in analysis of one or more of: radiomic, metabolomic, proteomic and transcriptomic data, in addition to genetics data
Personal Qualities:
Excellent self-organisational and time management skills
Excellent communication skills, including presentation and writing skills
A passion for human genetic research
Attention to detail with a focus on achieving reproducible results
A demonstrated interest in retinal diseases
Terms of Appointment:
This position is available for 2 years in a full-time capacity with the potential for renewal. Salary is Academic Level A6-B6 ($101,039 - $135,568). Up to 17% superannuation and very attractive salary packaging options are available.
How to Apply:
Please apply by uploading your CV, cover letter and a document addressing the key selection criteria in pdf format.
Application Closing Date: 29 November 2024.
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