"Bioinformatics Research Associate"

• Full time, 12 months fixed term, with potential to extend. Located at the University of Sydney, Brain and Mind Centre, Camperdown
• Exciting opportunity to work on large Alzheimer’s Disease datasets as part of the Alzheimer’s and Neurodegenerative Disease team
• Base Salary $105,314 - $116,679 p.a. + 17% superannuation 

About the opportunity

The School of Psychology are currently seeking a Research Associate in Bioinformatics to work as part of the new multidisciplinary Alzheimer’s and Neurodegenerative Disease team at the University of Sydney Brain and Mind Centre, led by Dr. Eleanor Drummond and Professor Sharon Naismith. This team consists of 25 senior academics with wide-ranging expertise (e.g. basic science, clinical, neuroimaging) from across the University of Sydney, who all have a research interest in Alzheimer’s disease and related neurodegeneration diseases.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• lead collaborative projects between team academics focused on analysing and correlating omics datasets, biofluid biomarkers, imaging biomarkers, genetics, and cognitive data
• conduct data harmonization, analysis, and visualization.

As the integral team member liaising between multidisciplinary aspects of this project, you would also be responsible for project coordination and data management for the broader team.

To learn more about the Sydney Brain and Mind Centre, click here.

About you

The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Research Associate in Bioinformatics who has:

• a PhD (or near completion) in Neuroscience, or equivalent in statistics/bioinformatics (or other relevant disciplines) with a strong interest in biological research. Research experience is advantageous
• a strong track-record in neurodegenerative disease research (preferably Alzheimer’s disease)
• an understanding of molecular biology and sequencing is highly desirable
• expertise in bioinformatics and analysis of large datasets
• demonstratable knowledge and experience in data analysis programming language (e.g., R, Python)
• ability to work independently and in a multi-disciplinary team
• effective time management skills and the ability to work on several projects in parallel
• experience in project coordination is highly desirable
• strong communication skills, written and oral, and an ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical researchers.

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Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires valid work rights for Australia.

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

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