UWA Medical School
Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research
- Based in Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, be a key member in the Cancer Epigenetics team
- Full-time appointment on a 12-month fixed term basis
- Base salary range: Level A, $80,520 - $108,362 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation
About the team
The Cancer Epigenetics laboratory is based out of Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, Nedlands WA. We are a fully funded laboratory working on novel therapeutics for hard-to-treat cancers. The laboratory is focused on 2 main projects: the use of CRISPR technology to manipulate the epigenome of cancers and characterization of a previously unknown oncogene involved in promotion of cancer resistance to therapy.
We are seeking a postdoctoral research associate to contribute and support our -omics projects with a focus on single cell RNA sequencing data analysis.
About the opportunity
As the appointee you will, under direction of the Associate Professor contribute to and coordinate experimental design, data analysis and interpretation of transcriptomic and genomic experiments.
About you
- Relevant tertiary qualification in bioinformatics, computational biology, or a closely related field.
- Demonstrated commitment in participating in high quality research evidenced by peer-reviewed journal articles published in respected scholarly journals
- Demonstrated ability to relate well to staff and students at all levels and evidence of a commitment to equity and diversity principles
- Understand molecular biology concepts
- Demonstrated experience working with high-throughput sequencing platforms including genomics, transcriptomics (bulk and single cell RNA-seq)
- Demonstrated capacity to prepare reports, presentations, including for academic publication contexts
About your application
Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description:
You are required to address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Addressing the selection criteria
Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Sunday, 21 July 2024
To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Associate Professor Pilar Blancafort at pilar.blancafort@uwa.edu.au or Dr Charlene Waryah at charlene.waryah@uwa.edu.au
This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia
Application Details: Please apply online via the Apply Now button.
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.
Our commitment to inclusion and diversity
UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We celebrate difference and believe diversity is fundamental to achieving our goals as a globally recognised Top 100 educational and research institution. We are committed to creating a safe work environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community and people living with disability.
- We have a globally competitive, gender neutral parental leave policy with 26 weeks paid leave after 12 months service and 36 weeks after 5 years.
- We have on-campus childcare facilities for children aged 6 weeks to kindy.
- We facilitate flexible working, with part-time and job-sharing arrangements considered.
- We have an ongoing partnership with Pride in Diversity and were recently awarded a Bronze Employer status for LGBTIQA+ inclusion.
- We have Athena SWAN Bronze accreditation and actively work to improve gender equity.
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