UWA Medical School Part-time (0.8 FTE) appointment on a fixed term basis for 12 months. Base salary range: Level A, $80,520 – $108,362 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation. About the area The National Centre for Asbestos Related Diseases (NCARD) is an NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence within the University of Western Australia’s Centre for Respiratory Health. NCARD conducts interdisciplinary research focused on understanding the pathogenesis of asbestos-related diseases, with an emphasis on cancer immunology, biomarker discovery, and therapeutic development. Research activities span basic science, translational research, and clinical trials, and involve collaborations with national and international partners across academia, healthcare, and industry About the opportunity Support NCARD’s research in tumour biology and immunology. Work within a multidisciplinary team that includes immunologists, oncologists, clinicians, and computational scientists Contribute to the analysis of large-scale genomics datasets and the development of reproducible analytical workflows that support cutting-edge cancer research. About you A PhD in applied genomics, bioinformatics or computational biology, or a related discipline; or equivalent combination of relevant experience and education/training Demonstrated experience in genome and transcriptome analysis Proficiency with command-line tools and scripting in Linux-based environments Proven ability to contribute to scientific manuscripts and research outputs Position description: POSITION DECRIPTION - [Research Associate (Bioinformatician)] - Level [A].pdf To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Tanya Ward at tanya.ward@uwa.edu.au How to apply Please apply online via the Apply Now button and address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Addressing the selection criteria. Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Wednesday, 21 May 2025 This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia Learn more about us. Our commitment to inclusion and diversity UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA community, and people living with disability. If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process. If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, please contact the Talent team at talent-hr@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.