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SalaryJob TitleBioinformatics Research Assistant - Chen LaboratoryJob DescriptionAn excellent opportunity is available for a Research Assistant to join the ACRF Cancer Biology and Stem Cells Division at Australia’s pre-eminent biomedical research institute. About the PositionAn exciting opportunity exists for a Research Assistant to join the Bioinformatics research laboratory of Dr Yunshun Chen in the ACRF Cancer Biology and Stem Cells Division (also joint with the Bioinformatics Division) at WEHI.The laboratory works closely with research collaborators on various cancer diseases, with a particular interest in identification of cancer stem cells and understanding cancer genesis. The laboratory will focus on the application of single-cell and spatial technologies on cancer research and will develop advanced computational and statistical bioinformatics strategies to analyze and interpret genomic data generated by cutting-edge technologies.
The successful candidate will be supervised by Dr Yunshun Chen and will work on collaborative projects with research scientists across the institute. Specific projects may involve single-cell RNA-seq, spatial-omics, bulk RNA-seq, ChIP-seq, ATAC-seq, breast cancer, liver cancer and lung cancer. The successful candidate will be expected to conduct bioinformatics analyses and to work closely with collaborators in a multi-disciplinary team.
Selection CriteriaKnowledge and Skills:A bachelor's degree (honours) or above in a relevant discipline such as Bioinformatics, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Computational BiologyProficiency in R/python (prior experience in performing bioinformatics analyses in R/python would be an advantage)Experience in performing analyses using various software tools in Unix environment or on high-performance computing platforms
Experience in genomics and sequencing technologies such as RNA-seq, ATAC-seq, single-cell RNA-seq, spatial transcriptomics, etc.Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent ability to work independently, analyze data, interpret results, and provide summaries on collaborative projects
Personal Qualities:Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills to be able to work constructively within a team environment
Excellent organization skills, attention to detail, and comprehensive documentation and record-keeping
Highly motivated with the ability to manage time effectively and be reliable and approachable
Terms of appointment
This position is available for 2 years in a full-time capacity. Salary is Research Assistant - RSE Level 5-6 ($76,566 to $96,133). Up to 17% superannuation and very attractive salary packaging options are available.General enquiries can be directed to Dr Yunshun Chen – ******@wehi.edu.au. A position description is available here.How to apply
Please apply by uploading your CV, cover letter and a document addressing the key selection criteria in pdf format.Application Closing Date: 19 January 2024 Click here to view more detail / apply for Bioinformatics Research Assistant - Chen Laboratory
