Statistics Jobs in Australia:
2014 January - March
Tony Papenfuss, 6 February 2014
Post-Doctoral Researcher or Computational Biologist
Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Post-Doctoral Cancer Bioinformatics Researcher or Computational Biologist
Bioinformatics and Cancer Genomics Lab
Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
East Melbourne, Australia
The Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre is Australia's only public hospital solely dedicated to cancer and one of an elite group of hospitals worldwide to have its own integrated cancer research program and laboratories.
An exciting research opportunity has opened to join the Bioinformatics and Cancer Genomics lab, based at the Peter Mac. This is a new lab led by Associate Professor Tony Papenfuss at the Peter Mac and is joint with the Papenfuss Lab at the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute.
The lab is seeking an experienced bioinformatics researcher or computational cancer biologist to undertake bioinformatics and melanoma genomics research. You will analyse next generation sequencing and other geomics data obtained from melanomas in order to investigate tumour evolution, intra-tumoral heterogeneity and the emergence of therapy resistance.
You will collaborate closely with other melanoma researchers at the Peter Mac, members of the Papenfuss lab at Peter Mac and WEHI, and the Genomics and Bioinformatics Core Facilities.
Applicants should have a PhD in a quantitative discipline such as mathematics/statistics, computer science, physics or bioinformatics. A strong interest in biology and a passion for scientific research is essential. Previous experience in bioinformatics research and the capacity to work independently is essential. Applicants should have excellent writing and presentation skills and be highly collaborative.
Previous experience in phylogenetic analysis would be an advantage. The position requires strong programming skills and expertise in python and R. Familiarity with unix is essential.
The position will be for 2 years in the first instance. Salary is dependent upon qualifications and experience. Superannuation and attractive salary packaging options are available.
A position description is available here (http://petermac.mercury.com.au/ViewPosition.aspx?id=11442 ). General enquiries should be directed to Associate Professor Tony Papenfuss (anthony.papenfuss@petermac.org ).
Written applications may be submitted via http://petermac.mercury.com.au/ViewPosition.aspx?id=11442.
Closing date: 19 February 2014
