Research Associate/Senior Research Associate

4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsEmployment Type: Full‑time (35 hours a week)Remuneration: $91 K – $150 K base, depending on experience (+ 17 % superannuation and leave loading)Work rights: Visa sponsorship is not available. Candidates must hold full rights to work in Australia.Location: Kensington, NSWThis job is based in Australia.Research Associate/Senior Research Associate (Bioinformatics / Cancer Genomics)Employment Type: Full‑time (35 hours a week)Duration: Fixed term until 31 Dec 2026 (possible extension, funding dependent)Remuneration: $91 K – $150 K base, depending on experience (+ 17 % superannuation and leave loading)Work rights: Visa sponsorship is not available. Candidates must hold full rights to work in Australia.Location: Kensington, NSWThe Molecular Oncology Group, Discipline of Women’s HealthThe Molecular Oncology Group conducts world‑leading translational research to improve the survival of patients diagnosed with ovarian cancer, through genetic risk prediction and tumour profiling. Large‑scale genetic and genomics datasets, as well as long‑term clinical follow‑up data, are available through the group’s leading role in two large international consortia.Why this role mattersIn this position, you will work with internationally recognised research leader Professor Susan Ramus in the Molecular Oncology group. The role will identify prognostic markers and develop tumour tests to personalise treatment for ovarian cancer patients by analysing DNA copy‑number data from large‑scale shallow whole‑genome sequencing.Key Skills RequiredA PhD in Genomics / Bioinformatics or a related discipline, or equivalent experience, training or professional accreditation.Competency in analysis of high‑dimensional bioinformatic data from preprocessing to analysis in R.Experience in cancer genetics or genomics is an advantage.Experience with supercomputers, GitHub, conda environments, Python, and reproducible research documents such as RMarkdown is 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, manage time and maintain excellent attention to detail.Demonstrated track record of publications and conference presentations relative to the opportunity.Proven commitment to proactively keeping up to date with discipline knowledge and developments.Level B (additional)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 relevant areas of cancer, genetics or 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.UNSW Benefits and CultureCompetitive salary and access to a plethora of UNSW perks.Flexible working.Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas period.Access to lifelong learning and career development.Progressive HR practices.How to ApplyPlease click “Apply now” to submit your application. Applications should not be sent to the contact listed below.Include a resume, a cover letter and a separate document addressing the main skills and experience listed in the position description. A copy of the Position Description can be found on EnquiriesMerita O’Connell, Talent Acquisition ConsultantE: Application deadlineApplications close: Sunday 23 Nov before 11:30 pm Sydney time.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 flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.#J-18808-Ljbffr