Location
Kensington, NSW, Australia
Title
Senior Research Associate – Bioinformatics / Cancer Genomics
Employment Type
Full‑time (35 hours a week)
Duration
Fixed term until 31 December 2026 (possible extension, funding dependent)
Remuneration
$91 000 – $150 000 base, depending on experience (+ 17% superannuation and leave loading)
Overview
The Molecular Oncology Group in the Discipline of Women’s Health conducts world‑leading translational research to improve survival of patients diagnosed with ovarian cancer. The group’s leading role in two large international consortia provides large‑scale genetic and genomics datasets and long‑term clinical follow‑up data.
Responsibilities
Work with internationally recognised research leader Professor Susan Ramus to identify prognostic markers and develop tumour tests that personalise treatment for ovarian cancer patients. Analyse DNA copy‑number data from large‑scale shallow whole‑genome sequencing to discover and validate biomarkers for clinical use.
Key Skills (Level A)
- PhD in Genomics / Bioinformatics or related discipline, and/or appropriate experience gained from training or professional accreditation.
- Competency in analysis of high‑dimensional bioinformatics data from preprocessing to analysis in R.
- Experience in the fields of cancer genetics or genomics an advantage.
- Experience with supercomputers, GitHub, conda environments, Python and reproducible research documents such as RMarkdown an advantage.
- Demonstrated ability to undertake high‑quality academic research and conduct independent research with limited supervision.
- Proven high‑level organisational skills, including the ability to establish priorities, time management, with excellent attention to detail.
- Demonstrated track record of publications and conference presentations relative to opportunity.
- Proven commitment to proactively keeping up to date with discipline knowledge and developments.
Additional Qualifications (Level B)
- A minimum of five years post‑doctoral research experience.
- Demonstrated track record in research publications and conference presentations, with outcomes of high quality and high impact.
- Demonstrated ability to conceptualise novel research questions in areas relevant to cancer / genetics / genomics and to independently develop these into high‑quality research outputs.
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate collaborative research projects that include investigators from multiple organisations.
- Evidence of an increasing trajectory of research excellence and productivity.
Benefits
- Flexible working
- Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas period
- Access to lifelong learning and career development
- Progressive HR practices
How to Apply
Please click “Apply now” to make an application. Applications should not be sent to the contact listed below. Provide a resume, a cover letter and a separate document addressing the main skills and experience listed in the position description.
Applications close: Sunday 23 November before 11:30 pm Sydney time.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
UNSW is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability and access to adaptable work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
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