Research Officer, Genomic Epidemiology in Malaria – Full Time (1.0 FTE)
Role type: Full Time; research contingent. Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences. Department: Department of Microbiology & Immunology. Salary: Level A $87,266 – $118,416 p.a. or Level B $124,656 – $148,023 p.a. plus 17% super.
What you will deliver
* Lead and deliver genomic surveillance and population genetics research on malaria for a multidisciplinary international team.
* Design, plan and execute genomic epidemiology experiments and analyses to meet project timelines.
* Analyse sequencing and epidemiological data; maintain detailed records and report results.
* Contribute to manuscript preparation and drafting competitive grant applications.
* Mentor students and junior staff; present at meetings and conferences; support laboratory documentation, ethics/OGTR compliance and OH&S responsibilities.
You may be a great fit if
* PhD in genomics, bioinformatics, genomic epidemiology, molecular ecology or a closely related discipline.
* Experienced genomic epidemiologist, molecular ecologist, or bioinformatician with hands‐on sequencing analysis skills.
* Strong population genetics and statistical analysis experience applied to pathogen genomic data, especially Plasmodium spp.
* Collaborative, self‐driven, able to lead projects with minimal supervision while supporting team objectives.
* Proven track record in preparing manuscripts, presenting at conferences and contributing to grant applications.
Equal Opportunity Employer: The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child‐safe organisation. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities and experiences.
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