Statistical Bioinformatics Specialist

Sydney Bioinformatics

Reference No. 135567

Sydney Bioinformatics was established as a Centre of the University of Sydney in 2007. We provide specialist bioinformatics services to a whole range of researchers from medical and life science fields, both inside and outside the university. Since its inception the Centre has quickly become involved in a broad range of medical and biological research projects and is recognised as a valued bioinformatics service provider.

We are currently seeking a proactive and results-driven Statistical Bioinformatics Specialist to join our growing team. This position will see you manage complex bioinformatics projects, in collaboration with life science researchers, and lead junior bioinformatics project officers.

This role requires exceptional skills in all aspects of microarray experimental design and statistical data analysis, including normalisation, differential expression, clustering, classification, and ontology analysis. It will also require you to have the ability to prepare and deliver scientific training and education programs in microarray data analysis for life science researchers. Highly organised and attentive to detail, you will maintain accurate project management records and contribute to scientific manuscripts and presentations.

This role is suited to an innovative thinker with a strong customer service ethos and good coaching skills. Due to the nature of this role, it is important that you have great written and verbal communication and presentation skills, and a willingness to learn new skills and embrace novel ideas.

To succeed, you will need relevant postgraduate qualifications and a solid background in bioinformatics; as well as familiarity with the application of bioinformatics to life science research. Strong programming and software development skills in PERL, Python, C++, R, or Java will be essential, as will solid general IT skills and experience, and a familiarity with Linux/Unix environments. Comprehensive experience with common online bioinformatics software and databases such as UniProt, GenBank, BLAST, or Bioconductor will also be required.

It is desirable, though not essential, that you possess considerable post-qualification work experience in the design and statistical analysis of large, complex microarray data sets. Solid experience in project management, staff management or supervision, and the design and delivery of education and training programs will also be highly regarded.

This role offers an outstanding opportunity to work with leading researchers and contribute to cutting-edge research projects in a wide variety of fields, whilst developing your career in an exciting, emerging discipline. You will also have the opportunity to develop your own bioinformatics research program after the primary objectives of the role have been met.

This position is full-time fixed term, subject to the completion of a satisfactory probation period for new appointees.

An attractive remuneration package commensurate with qualifications and experience will be negotiated with the successful candidate.

For more information or to apply online, please visit http://positions.usyd.edu.au/anzstat3

Specific enquiries can be directed to Fang Zhou on fang@usyd.edu.au or (+61 2) 9036 7292.

Closing Date: 28 October 2008