- Delivering a robust Bioinformatics Training program to empower life scientists.
- Opportunity to shape and lead education initiatives within a dynamic research environment containing a team of highly skilled bioinformaticians.
- Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families!
- Lead the development and provision of local Bioinformatics Training content, including in-person workshops and stand-alone online content.
- Identify high-quality training content from external sources that should be linked to our local training repository.
- Oversee the organisation of our local training repository.
- Develop new training materials in accordance with community needs, as determined through consultation with our local users and the national training network.
You will thrive in this role if you possess strong communication, leadership, and networking abilities, coupled with adept stakeholder management and attention to detail. Your demonstrated capacity to work both independently and collaboratively within a team, combined with excellent organisational and leadership skills, will ensure successful project outcomesYou will also have:
- A PhD or equivalent experience or over 2 years working in bioinformatics or a closely related field.
- A passion for transferring knowledge and teaching and the ability to apply highly technical skills and content within a teaching environment.
- Assess effectiveness of existing and new training courses and make modifications to course content.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current tools, standards, and methods in bioinformatics.
Melbourne Bioinformatics, nestled within the vibrant hub of Australia's life sciences, empowers researchers with cutting-edge tools and expertise. From software development to Bioinformatics Training, it accelerates scientific discovery and fosters collaboration. Since its inception, Melbourne Bioinformatics has propelled Victoria to the forefront of life sciences, generating impactful insights that benefit health, agriculture, and engineering, enriching both academia and industry alike.What We Offer You!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out page!About the University of Melbourne
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If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
- The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)