Full time, fixed term opportunity until November 2026 Exciting opportunity to work as a Research Assistant in Pathogen Genomic Epidemiology with the Computational Microbiology Group at the Sydney Infectious Diseases Institute (Sydney ID), Faculty of Medicine and Health Base Salary starting at $83,038 17% superannuation About the opportunity The Computational Microbiology group led by A/Prof Tanya Golubchik is an NHMRC-funded initiative that brings together laboratory and computational scientists using cutting-edge technologies for the analysis of multi-pathogen datasets at scale. We study the interplay between microbial pathogens and their hosts, focusing on clinically important pathogens that share the same niche, eg. respiratory infections, bloodborne viruses, mosquito-borne viruses, and infections of the reproductive tract. We do this using highly parallelisable omics techniques, especially targeted metagenomics, together with custom analysis workflows designed to take full advantage of high-dimensional data. Our research is highly collaborative and translational, and we have strong partnerships with clinical and public health colleagues in Australia and internationally. We are looking for an enthusiastic and technically proficient Research Assistant in Pathogen Genomic Epidemiology to support our team’s research activities. The position reports to NHMRC Principal Investigator – Associate Professor Tanya Golubchik. This is a full time role based at the Biomedical Building (C81) in the School of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health at the University of Sydney. The role will be focused on supporting activities of the COSMOS project (COmprehensive Sequencing of MOSquito-borne pathogens), which uses targeted metagenomics to jointly characterise mosquito-borne viruses and the vector species associated with virus transmission. Duties include maintaining research data integrity, supporting data collection and reporting, assisting with the preparation of publications and grant applications, and ensuring efficient communication with research stakeholders. Your key responsibilities will be to: assist with the coordination and execution of routine research tasks on the COSMOS project under direction support researchers in the preliminary stages of grant applications by gathering necessary data and documentation support data collection activities, ensuring accuracy in data entry and storage, and adherence to research protocols maintain research records and assist with consolidating data for reports and presentations administer reporting processes, maintain accurate data within university systems, and contribute to regulatory compliance undertake other duties appropriate within the classification level as required. About you tertiary qualifications in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of relevant training and experience, experience conducting literature searches, running code, and managing both numeric and sequence data in a research-intensive environment, experience with at least one data analysis language, eg. R or python, proven experience with core analytical methodologies, such as reference-based mapping and phylogeographic and/or statistical methods demonstrated ability to organise and maintain accurate research datasets and code, including dynamic datasets shared by multiple group members ability to communicate effectively, and work collaboratively in a team. Sponsorship / work rights for Australia Work Rights: you must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. Pre-employment checks Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment. EEO statement At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. How to apply Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply. For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Ajaypal Singh, Recruitment Operations by email to ajaypal.singh@sydney.edu.au. © The University of Sydney The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. Click to view the Position Description for this role. Applications Close Tuesday 10 March 2026 11:59 PM