Research Associate/Senior Research Associate (Bioinformatics / Cancer Genomics) at UNSW
Overview
* Employment Type: Full‑time (35 hours per week)
* Remuneration: $91,000 – $150,000 base, depending on experience (plus 17% superannuation and leave loading)
* Work Rights: Candidates must hold full rights to work in Australia (visa sponsorship not available)
* Location: Kensington, NSW
* Duration: Fixed term until 31 December 2026 (possible extension, funding dependent)
The Molecular Oncology Group, Discipline of Women’s Health, conducts world‑leading translational research to improve the survival of patients diagnosed with ovarian cancer, through genetic risk prediction and tumour profiling. Large‑scale genetic and genomics datasets as well as long‑term clinical follow‑up data are available through the group’s leading role in two large international consortia.
Why this role matters
In this position, you will work with internationally recognised research leader Professor Susan Ramus in the Molecular Oncology group. The role will identify prognostic markers and develop tumour tests to personalise treatment for ovarian cancer patients, by analysing DNA copy‑number data from large‑scale shallow whole‑genome sequencing.
Level A – Core Requirements
* A PhD in Genomics / Bioinformatics or related discipline, and/or an appropriate level of expertise gained from experience, training and/or professional accreditation.
* Competency in analysis of high‑dimensional bioinformatic data from preprocessing to analysis in R.
* Experience in the fields of cancer genetics or genomics is an advantage.
* Experience with supercomputers, GitHub, Conda environments, Python and reproducible research documents such as RMarkdown is an advantage.
* Demonstrated ability to undertake high‑quality academic research and conduct independent research with limited supervision.
* Proven high‑level organisational skills, including the ability to establish priorities, manage time, and maintain excellent attention to detail.
* Demonstrated track record of publications and conference presentations relative to the opportunity.
* Proven commitment to proactively keep up to date with discipline knowledge and developments.
Level B – Additional Qualifications
* Minimum of five years post‑doctoral research experience.
* Demonstrated track record in research publications and conference presentations, with outcomes of high quality and high impact.
* Demonstrated ability to conceptualise novel research questions in areas relevant to cancer, genetics, or genomics and to independently develop these into high‑quality research outputs.
* Demonstrated ability to coordinate collaborative research projects that include investigators from multiple organisations.
* Evidence of an increasing trajectory of research excellence and productivity.
Benefits and Culture
* Flexible working
* Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas period
* Access to lifelong learning and career development
* Progressive HR practices
How To Apply
Please click on "Apply now" to make an application. Applications should not be sent to the contact listed below. Provide a resume, a cover letter, and a separate document addressing the main skills and experience listed in the position description. A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.
Enquiries
Merita O’Connell, Talent Acquisition Consultant
E: merita.oconnell@unsw.edu.au
Applications close: Sunday 23 November before 11.30pm, Sydney time.
UNSW is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
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