Research Officer - Systems Immunology
Garvan Institute of Medical Research brings together world leading researchers and clinicians, collaborating locally and globally, to improve human health. Our mission is to harness all the information encoded in our genome to better diagnose, treat, predict and prevent disease. Enabled by cutting-edge technology and world-class facilities, we are pioneering discoveries across diseases that have the deepest impact on our community.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Systems Immunology group (led by Dr Seyhan Yazar) in Garvan's Precision Immunology Program focuses on genomics, data analysis and interpretation, combining computational skills with biological domain expertise. The group applies and develops computational methods to better understand autoimmune and allergic diseases to enable better diagnosis and treatment of patients. We take a collaborative approach, working closely with experimental and clinical researchers to tackle problems that address critical unmet medical needs.
Salary: Up to $92,300 + 14% super + salary packaging (depending on experience)
Employment Type: 2 year term contract with possibility to extend
SNAPSHOT OF BENEFITS
Generous salary packaging to save you income tax on your wages thereby boosting your monthly take home pay (max. $15,900 general expenses + $2,650 meals/accom)
Ample opportunities for on-going training and development
Stimulating, diverse and highly international research environment
Flexible work arrangements e.g. start / finish times
18 weeks paid parental leave for both parents including paid superannuation
A range of additional leave types to meet your personal needs including cultural leave, conference leave, community service and study leave
Discounted Health Insurance
Lifestyle discounts with our community partners
WHAT YOU WILL DO
A Research Officer – Level 1 would conduct original research under limited supervision, and be required to make contributions in more than one of the following areas:
Completion of research projects in an efficient and timely manner, with outcomes published under joint authorship in peer-reviewed journals
Contribution to team and Garvan research projects
Presentation of original research at national/ international scientific conferences, and as invited to seminars locally and/or nationally
Co-supervision and mentoring of students and junior research staff
Provision of supervisory assistance in preparation of research grant proposals, including contribution of data
ABOUT YOU
The key skills and experience include:
PhD degree in a related area of science or engineering or equivalent experience
Good statistical knowledge and programming skills
Good knowledge of biology, immunology background is a plus
Previous experience analysing and interpreting genomics data, such as targeted or whole-genome sequencing, RNA-seq, DNA methylation
Publications commensurate with experience
Comfortable working with Unix and in an HPC environment
Proficient in at least one scripting language (R, Python)
Familiar with version control systems
Experience with software containers, workflow management systems, databases, cloud computing
Highly developed written and verbal communications skills
ABOUT GARVAN
Garvan Institute of Medical Research is an independent Medical Research Institute (MRI) in Sydney, delivering scientific and clinical impact on a global basis and in partnership with organisations that share our vision. We are proud to be one of Australia's largest and most highly regarded MRI's.
Our vision is global leadership in discoveries to impact and our enduring purpose is to impact human health, by harnessing information encoded in our genome.
We seek to see our world-class discovery research achieve life-changing impacts, not only for individual patients with rare diseases, but for the many thousands affected by complex, common disease.
Garvan promotes a diverse workplace and is committed to the principles of equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging. We are always looking for culture 'add', not culture 'fit' and are building diverse teams with great sets of complementary styles and skills to help deliver our important work effectively.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this position, please submit your application with a CV and cover letter as one document, stating why you are interested in this role. If you think you're the right person for this role, we'd love to hear how your capabilities, achievements and experience set you apart. Only applicants with full working rights in Australia are eligible to apply for this role.
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