Research Officer

Queensland Institute of Medical Research

The Queensland Institute of Medical Research is one of the largest medical research institutes in the southern hemisphere, with programs in areas such as cellular and molecular sciences, epidemiology and population health, human genetics, cancer biology, biotechnology, infectious diseases and vaccine development.

Applications are invited for a Research Officer to join the Queensland Statistical Genetics Laboratory at the Queensland Institute of Medical Research. The position will develop and implement methods for the analysis of genetic and genomic data in large samples.

Applicants are required to have a PhD in quantitative, population, statistical or human genetics, or a related field. Postdoctoral experience in the analysis of genetic data and/or experience with computer intensive statistical method (e.g. MCMC) are highly desirable. The successful applicant will have (co)authored papers in journals with a good impact factor.

Salary range is $60,412 to $64,848 per annum commensurate with qualifications and experience. Attractive salary packaging and superannuation options also apply. This is a full-time appointment until 31 December 2010 with the possibility of review subject to funding availability.

Further Information including a position description and selection criteria is available from www.qimr.edu.au/employ or Professor Peter Visscher 07 3362 0166 or Peter.Visscher@qimr.edu.au

Applications should address the selection criteria and include a curriculum vitae, proof of qualifications, and the names and contact details of three professional referees.

Please quote reference number 80/08 and send applications to: vacancies@qimr.edu.au or: Human Resource Officer, Queensland Institute of Medical Research, PO Royal Brisbane Hospital, QLD, 4029.

Applications Close: 5:00pm Friday 17 October 2008