The University of Melbourne
University of Melbourne (UoM), the second oldest university in Australia, has been moulding students ever since it was built in 1853, over 160 years ago. It is known internationally as...Position Number: 0064054
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Fixed-term for 12 months
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department/School: Department of Clinical Pathology
Salary: Academic Level A – $83,468 - $113,262 p.a. plus 17% super
About the Role
The bioinformatics software engineer will support a translational research project focused on developing a novel diagnostic method for analysing cell-free DNA in cancer patients.
Based in the Rare Disease Oncogenomics (RADIO) Laboratory, the role involves working with next-generation sequencing data to develop a liquid biopsy test for cancers of unknown primary, as well as contributing to innovative genomics projects with international partners like Illumina.
Your responsibilities will include: Provide bioinformatics support for the development of innovative diagnostic methods using next-generation sequencing to analyse cell-free DNA in cancer patients, contributing to translational cancer genomics research.Contribute to the collection and analysis of genomics data from next-generation sequencing technologies, and design and manage databases for complex biological datasets.Develop and maintain a web-based portal for data visualisation, integrate new algorithms into existing workflows, and ensure code quality and documentation for reproducibility.Participate in training and conferences, and support research efforts by collating results for presentation and publication.Who We Are Looking For
You will have demonstrated experience in software development, with proficiency in Python and R, and a strong understanding of database management and bioinformatics pipelines for high-throughput sequencing.
Your attention to detail, organisational & communication skills, and ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams are key, as is your capacity to work independently while following project directions.
You will also have:
Bachelor of Science or Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.Proven ability to develop, maintain, and optimise bioinformatics pipelines.Experience in developing web-based tools or applications for data analysis and visualisation.Unrestricted right to live and work in Australia.This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures. Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
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If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents: ResumeCover Letter outlining your interest and experienceThe responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description, the selection criteria will be asked during your application, there is no need to upload a separate document)Please ensure that you apply through the Apply Now button at the bottom of this advertisement. However, if you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Lachlan Bryce via email at ******, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
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