Bioinformatician

CSIRO

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The position:
CSIRO Mathematical and Information Sciences are seeking a research scientist to provide bioinformatics input to a multicentre team working to develop methods to integrate multiple different next-generation sequencing (NGS) datasets from matched tissue samples. The complexity and size of the datasets generated will require careful management to ensure that all data is properly validated and that all participants are working on the best version of the data. The appointee will have a role in maintaining the integrity of the data and analysis results from this study.

Specifically you will:

Create test datasets using simulation and identify and obtain appropriate online databases for method validation

Apply the methods for integrated data analysis to the project dataset

Participate in internal communication of developments through a Wiki page with regular (monthly) postings of progress and an internal CSIRO workshop

Undertake 6 weeks training during the first 6 months of this project at a major international laboratory in this emerging field as part of development of a strategic alliance

Location: Sydney, NSW
Salary: $86K - $93K p.a. plus up to 15.4% Superannuation
Ref No: NSW00651

To be successful you will need:

A PhD and/or equivalent in statistics, computer science, bioinformatics or a related field, and documented research in a relevant discipline area

Demonstrated conceptual and practical knowledge and skills in analysis of biological data from high throughput biological data collection platforms, including the analysis of short-read sequence data

Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication, negotiation & representational skills

Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary research team

Who we are:
The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation is Australia's national science agency and one of the largest and most diverse research agencies in the world. To find out more about CSIRO please visit http://www.csiro.au

Find out more! For further information please visit our website at CSIRO Careers http://www.csiro.au/people/Careers.html, choose 'Positions Vacant' and insert Reference Number NSW00651 where indicated.

Applications close Monday 3 October 2011