About the RoleThe Research Officer will join an NHMRC-funded project aimed at developing novel therapeutic strategies and predictive biomarkers in pancreatic cancer.You will implement machine learning approaches to identify clinically meaningful biomarkers by analysing genomic, transcriptomic, and drug response data generated from organoids in pancreatic cancer patients.The goal is to match individual patients with the most effective drugs for their tumors.Your responsibilities will include: Contribute to the development of a strong bioinformatics research program in cancer biomarkers.Independently plan and carry out experiments to complete research project aims.Develop timelines and milestones for the research program.Write up experimental results for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
Who We Are Looking ForYou will possess a postgraduate degree in bioinformatics, mathematics, computer science, or a related field, with experience in running bioinformatics workflows on high-performance computing clusters and working with high-throughput transcriptome sequence data sets.You are proficient in the R programming language and have experience in machine learning or statistics.You will also have: Excellent ability in data analysis, problem-solving, and maintaining accurate research records.Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks to achieve project objectives within timelines.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, demonstrated through research presentations and manuscript submissions.The ability to work as part of a research team and interact effectively with academic, administrative, and support staff.
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