Postdoctoral Researcher/ Senior Research Officer – Computational Biology & AI
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The Opportunity
Imagine human–AI teams working alongside scientists and clinicians to turn complex data into testable hypotheses overnight and move those insights into better experiments, clearer interpretation and faster decisions for families. This work is already underway in our lab. We're assembling a strike team of postdocs to design autonomous discovery systems that reveal the biology behind challenging childhood diseases. Autonomous AI can compress months of genomic and literature analysis into hours, scale evidence review across thousands of studies, and explore many hypotheses in parallel so researchers and clinicians can focus on strategic decisions and patient care.
Your tasks will include:
* Build discovery engines that autonomously generate and test hypotheses across single‑cell, genomic, and clinical data.
* Develop explainable AI that clinicians trust and families can understand.
* Design systems that learn from every case to accelerate future discoveries.
* Lead ambitious, high‑impact projects with world‑class clinical and computational teams, with full intellectual ownership.
* Publish influential research, supervise students, and contribute to grant applications as a named investigator.
* Leave with publications, data, collaborators, and leadership experience to advance your next step in academia, biotech, or industry.
About You
* PhD in Computational Biology, AI, Bioinformatics or related field (or biomedical PhD with strong computational skills).
* Fluency in modern AI/ML and emerging paradigms (agents, explainability).
* Track record of computational solutions to biological problems.
* Clear communicator across disciplines.
Desirable
* Experience in explainable AI, causal inference or autonomous systems.
* Publications in AI, genomics, single‑cell or precision medicine.
* Background in rare disease, cancer or immunology.
* Bold problem‑solving—and a personal connection to the mission.
We are committed to building a workplace culture that reflects the communities we serve. We actively recruit, support and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ people, people of all ages, and those with diverse lived experiences. We also provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
Alongside our inclusive culture, you'll enjoy:
* Extra annual leave at Christmas and Easter.
* Salary packaging and entertainment benefits.
* Health and wellbeing programs with weekly events.
* Flexible and hybrid working options.
* Recognition and professional development opportunities, including LinkedIn Learning.
* Modern offices with sit‑to‑stand desks and end‑of‑trip facilities.
* Staff discounts on travel, IT, stationery, and access to corporate health insurance.
How to Apply
If this role feels like the right fit, please click "Apply Now" to visit our Career Site and submit your application. Please include a cover letter (no more than 2 pages) that specifically addresses the skills and experience outlined in the "About You" section.
Contact
Sasha Grist
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Closing Date
Applications are open between 9th December 2025 to 9th January 2026 at 11:59 pm (30‑day period). We reserve the right to hire prior to the closing date.
We are committed to gender equity, diversity, and inclusivity. We actively encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities and people living with disability. We acknowledge that Aboriginal people are at the forefront of our work and have launched the Aboriginal Employment and Career Development Strategy to increase the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff, students, and researchers employed at the Institute.
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