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Bioinformatician (Neeson Laboratory)
Fixed Term, Full Time - Two year contract
1RA5 - 1RA10
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated bioinformatician to join the Neeson Lab (HITRL) in the cancer immunology program at Peter Mac. The lab is focused on developing new immunotherapy strategies to treat cancer patients. To do this we explore the human tumour immune microenvironment (TIME) and use these findings to devise novel combination treatments with immunotherapy.
At the Neeson Lab, we explore novel CAR-T cell strategies to improve outcomes in patients with solid cancers. We will use gene editing approaches and in vitro and in vivo models to address current hurdles to CAR-T cell efficacy in solid tumours (breast, prostate and ovarian cancers). This includes exploring the mechanisms whereby CD4+ T cells are important for CAR-T cell anti-tumour efficacy, and novel engineering approaches to drive improved CAR-T cell function in the TME.
This position will support the bioinformatics analysis of cancer research projects at Peter Mac. This position will work under the Neeson Laboratory and the Bioinformatics Core Facility, to analyse next generation sequencing and other high-throughput genomics data using best-practice methods. This position will work and communicate closely with bioinformaticians and immunologists to deliver analysis results. For more information on recent publications and projects currently running in the Neeson Lab see: https://www.petermac.org/research/labs/paul-neeson. The lab welcomes applications from people of diverse backgrounds.
This is a full-time position for a fixed term of 24 months, with the possibility of extension. Remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience as per the Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021 – 2026 from 1RA5 ($84,718.40 per annum) to 1RA10 ($103,771.20 per annum).
For further information about this opportunity, please review the position description or contact Professor Paul Neeson (Head, HITRL) via email in the first instance.
Applicants to this role should provide a covering letter, resume and response to selection criteria outlining relative key skills and experience to assist us with our assessment.
Applications will be closed on: 11:59pm Thursday 28th March 2024.
Hiring Manager: Prof Paul Neeson
Email: ***********@petermac.org
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Position Summary
This position will support the bioinformatics analysis of cancer research projects at Peter Mac. This position will work under the Neeson Laboratory and the Bioinformatics Core Facility, to analyse next generation sequencing and other high-throughput genomics data using best-practice methods. This position will work and communicate closely with bioinformaticians and immunologists to deliver analysis results.
Enterprise Agreement
Allied Health Professionals
Classification or Salary Range
1RA5 – 1RA10
Immunisation Risk Category
Category C: Position within a non-clinical setting.
Key Relationships
Internal
- Scientists within the Bioinformatics Core Facility and Research Computing Facility
- Laboratories within Cancer Immunology and Computational Biology Program
External
- Nil
Skills
Essential Requirements
• A Bachelor or higher degree in Mathematics/Statistics/Bioinformatics or equivalent, with outstanding academic results in final year subjects
• At least two years of experience in the analysis of next-generation sequencing data for human disease research
• Highly developed R and Python programming skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interests in cancer research
Desirable Requirements
• Experience with analysis methods related to single-cell RNA sequencing, digital spatial profiling, Nanostring technologies, mass cytometry and/or multiplex IHC.
• Experience with Cloud Computing and High-Performance Computing
• Understanding of cancer research concepts and techniques
Key Accountabilities
1. Generation of high quality software programs through best practice programming
• Ability to carry out analysis tasks that fulfil the operational requirements of the Bioinformatics Core Facility
• Quality and efficiency of programming codes
• Ability to follow and understand instructions
• Willingness to learn
• High level of integrity and ethics
2. Communication of requirements and outcomes
• Ability to communicate effectively with laboratory technicians and bioinformaticians
• Ability to understand and analyse software requirements
• Participation in lab meetings
• Presentation of results to other members of the laboratory
• Excellent oral communication skills
3. Foster a good working relationship with colleagues
• Development of a good working relationship with others in the Core Facility and Research Division
• Ability to work in a team
• Willingness to help others in the team as required
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Peter Mac requires its staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Please contact us if you would like to discuss this requirement.
WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC
- Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.
- Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.
- We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.
