Senior Bioinformatics Engineer Join the Sydney Informatics Hub to innovate at the crossroads of science and technology! Full time, fixed term contract until November 2026 Base Salary $121,508 - $137,032 + 17% superannuation Hybrid working arrangement About the opportunity The Sydney Informatics Hub (SIH) is a University of Sydney Core Research Facility serving academics and researchers across all faculties through the provision of comprehensive research data services.
The SIH have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Bioinformatics Engineer co-sponsored by Australian Bio Commons to deliver cutting-edge data analytics and management tools for the life sciences.
In this position, you will work in a cross-institutional team and contribute to the Australian Bio Commons' Bio Cloud project delivering a suite of software and services in response to national priorities like precision medicine, biosecurity, and environmental conservation.
You will work across advanced bioinformatics applications including generative biology, artificial intelligence (AI), and high-throughput data processing platforms.
Your key responsibilities will be to: collaborate with Australian Bio Commons and SIH teams to develop methods and services supporting the life sciences lead a portfolio of impactful bioinformatics projects use your expertise in translational bioinformatics and software engineering to design and implement user-centric and high-impact service and software solutions for life science research develop and implement AI applications in bioinformatics and computational biology to enhance research capabilities provide technical mentorship to bioinformaticians, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation work collaboratively with other parts of SIH and external partners and other parts of the University of Sydney to build and develop an engineering and entrepreneurial culture in support of bioinformatics.
About you postgraduate qualification or an equivalent combination of experience and/or training in a relevant field (e.g.
bioinformatics, computational biology) extensive experience working in a Linux/UNIX environment, using scientific computing languages (e.g.
Python, R), and workflow and software management technologies (e.g.
Singularity, Docker, Git, Nextflow) advanced knowledge and experience working with next generation sequencing datasets (e.g.
genomics, proteomics, transcriptomics) experience working across high-performance and cloud computing environments and utilising code performance optimisation techniques strong organisational skills, with the ability to handle competing priorities in a fast-paced environment excellent written and verbal communication skills able to engender positive collaborations and engagements excellent project management skills, demonstrating the ability to collaborate effectively and manage competing priorities to meet required timelines.
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
This role requires valid work rights for Australia.
Pre-employment checks Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University.
Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements.
If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.
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