Bioinformatics Research Assistant/Research Officer

Garvan Institute

Bioinformatics Research Assistant/Research Officer
Cancer Program - Epigenetics Laboratory

The Garvan Institute is one of Australia’s leading medical research institutions with approximately 400 scientists, students and support staff working in research programs in Cancer, Diabetes & Obesity, Immunology & Inflammation, Osteoporosis, Neuroscience and Pituitary Disease.

We are seeking a Bioinformatics Research Assistant / Research Officer to assist in the analysis of large-scale epigenomic data as well as in the development of tools to aid data analysis. The position(s) would suit a B.Sc., M.Sc. or phD graduate from a quantitative discipline (statistics, bioinformatics, mathematics, physics, computer science) who is looking to gain relevant research experience.

Responsibilities/requirements will include:

Creating analysis pipelines for the processing of genome-scale data

Keep abreast of the current state-of-the-art for genomic data analysis

Plotting and interpreting experimental data

Gathering data from online resources to address relevant biological questions

Demonstrated knowledge of basic statistical concepts and programming experience will be highly regarded. Some knowledge of basic molecular biology would be desirable and knowledge of any of R, MATLAB, Perl, python or HTML would be an asset.

The position holder must be responsive to requests, be enthusiastic, have scientific integrity, diligent, hardworking and must show a positive attitude at all times. Good time management and interpersonal skills, initiative in completing tasks with a high degree of precision and efficiency are also required.

Enquiries should be directed to Dr Mark Robinson (m.robinson@garvan.org.au) or Prof Susan Clark (s.clark@garvan.org.au).

Written applications including a cover letter, Curriculum Vitae, academic transcript and contact details of two referees, should be forwarded by 15th May 2009 to hr@garvan.org.au , or mailed to the address below.

Human Resources
Garvan Institute of Medical Research
384 Victoria Street, Darlinghurst, NSW, 2010
Fax: (02) 9295 8151
Email: hr@garvan.org.au

A full position description for the position can be obtained by contacting Human Resources on hr@garvan.org.au. See http://www.garvan.org.au/careers/employment