Senior Bioinformatician

Monash Health Translation Precinct (MHTP) Medical Genomics Facility

MHTP MEDICAL GENOMICS FACILITY
ACRF CENTRE FOR CANCER GENOMIC MEDICINE
SENIOR BIOINFORMATICIAN
Reference No: MHTP11001

BACKGROUND
Within the Monash Health Translation Precinct (MHTP) Medical Genomics Facility, the ACRF Centre for Cancer Genomic Medicine provides a Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) service. The MHTP is a partnership between Monash Institute of Medical Research (MIMR), Prince Henry's Institute (PHI), Southern Health and Monash University, at Monash Medical Centre, Clayton (http://www.mhtp.org.au/). The Precinct unites the largest health care service provider in Victoria with leading Australian medical research institutes and University departments. Among the 600+ biomedical researchers on site, there are established programs in cancer research, inflammation and infectious diseases, neurosciences, men’s health, women’s health, cardiovascular disease, endocrinology and paediatrics. The Centre was established following funding from the Australian Cancer Research Foundation and is focused on facilitating innovative and world-leading research using state-of-the-art NGS technologies that will translate to clinical applications. Initially, the facility has introduced Life Technologies SOLiD 5500xl and Ion Torrent platforms.

We are seeking an innovative and enthusiastic bioinformatician to work with researchers on the design, implementation and interpretation of genomics based projects using NGS technologies.

RESPONSIBILITIES
The candidate will use advanced bioinformatic and computational expertise to provide bioinformatic advice and support to clients using the Centre. The Centre will provide a NGS service to cancer researchers and clinicians.

There will also be the possibility for the successful candidate to develop their own genomics research program dependent upon funding opportunities.

REQUIREMENTS
An exciting opportunity exists for a dedicated and highly motivated individual with a PhD in computational biology with relevant experience and/or training in genomics. Programming experience using BioPerl and JAVA are expected. The position would be initially for one year and renewable subject to performance. An attractive salary is available based upon the level of experience and skills of the candidate. Interested candidates should submit their expressions of interest including curriculum vitae, statement of research interest and names of three references to the Facility Manager, Vivien.Vasic@monash.edu.

Inquiries should be emailed to Paul.Hertzog@monash.edu.

CONTACT DETAILS & CLOSING DATE
Website: http://sequencingfacility.med.monash.edu.au
Address: 27-31 Wright Street, Clayton, Victoria, Australia 3168
Tel. +61 3 9594 3576
Fax: +61 3 9594 7111

Expressions of interest will be accepted until 5pm, August 12, 2011.