Research Officer

Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research (WEHI)

Research Officer (Statistical Bioinformatics Researcher in Metagenomics)

Application closing date: Sun, 09/08/2015 - 5:00pm

An opportunity exists for a new postdoctoral scientist with strong bioinformatics or computational biology skills, statistical expertise, and experience in metagenomics or RNA-seq to join the Papenfuss Lab in the Bioinformatics Division at The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research (WEHI).

The Papenfuss Lab works on a variety of exciting projects. The primary focus of this role will be metagenomics including microbiome 16S diversity data, metagenomic DNA-seq and RNA-seq and other -omics data collected from mothers and infants with high risk of Type 1 diabetes.

The role involves performing a variety of analyses under supervision and working closely with other scientists and clinicians. The position will involve using the R programming environment and applying statistical tools like LIMMA and edgeR to metagenomic data. It will involve close collaboration with other members of the NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence (CRE) for the Protection of Pancreatic Beta Cells, which is funded for up to 5 years.

Successful applicants should have the following attributes:

PhD in statistics, computer science, computational biology, bioinformatics, or a related field.

Familiarity with genome databases and statistical analysis methods.

Expertise with NGS data analysis

Computational skills including the use of the R programming language.

Proficiency with the Linux/Unix Operating System

Experience with high performance computer clusters

Strong interest in metagenomics or RNA-seq

Strong Communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team are essential.

The position will be for two years in the first instance. Salary is dependent upon qualifications and experience. Up to 17% superannuation and attractive salary packaging options are available.

A position description is available. General enquiries can be directed to Associate Professor Tony Papenfuss (papenfuss@wehi.edu.au)

Please submit your cover letter, resume and the names of 3 professional referees in PDF format to jobapplications@wehi.edu.au quoting reference WEHI/MKTOP in the subject line.

Closing Date: Sunday 9 August 2015

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