- $105,478 + superannuation + generous salary packaging options
- Full-time, 2-year contract with provision to extend further
- Based in Melbourne
The opportunity
This is a position for a research trained academic or medical scientist who will be expected to carry out independent and/or team research within the field in which they are appointed and to carry out activities to develop their research expertise relevant to the particular field of research. Up to two positions will be available.
Key duties
In this role you will be expected to:
- Conduct research and produce conference and seminar papers and publications from that research.
- Contribute to preparation of research proposal submissions to external funding bodies.
- Co-supervise or supervise major honours or postgraduate research projects.
- Provide guidance in research effort of junior members of Research and Academic staff.
- Provide direct supervision to research staff and supervision of Australian and international students in collaboration with leading universities and institutes in Scandinavia, Asia, Middle East, and Europe.
- Be responsible for managing ongoing research projects within available budget.
This is a diverse role with wide ranging duties and given the nature of the role flexibility in work arrangements may sometimes be needed.
Skills and experience
You will have:
- A Doctoral or medical qualification in the relevant discipline area or equivalent qualifications or research experience.
- Expertise in the analysis and managing of large-scale sequencing of genomics is essential, specifically, epigenetic data (such as whole-genome bisulfite sequencing, WGBS, methylation capture sequencing, ChIP-seq and ATAC-seq).
- Experience working with a range of analytical software is essential with proven skills in programming (Python, R, C/C++) and experience with Linux/Unix environment.
- Prior experience working with clinical data mapping software and/or computational researchers involving clinical/epigenetic data.
- Demonstrated ability to integrate and extend clinical data standards into multiple epigenomic data sharing projects including ENCODE and accessed from UCSC using broad peak bed files.
- Demonstrated statistical analysis and manuscript and research proposal preparation skills; including a solid track record of refereed research publications.
- Experience in successfully supervising, mentoring and coaching to support the development of research staff and/or a demonstrated trajectory of leadership capability.
- A high level of interpersonal skills, which enable the appointee to liaise effectively with a wide range of people at a variety of levels internal and external to the Institute.
Benefits
Working at the Baker Institute offers flexibility, professional development, and the opportunity to contribute to a research centre of world renown. Benefits include generous salary packaging, an employee assistance program, as well as modern offices and laboratories adjacent to the Alfred Hospital and walking distance to St Kilda Road, Chapel Street, and Fawkner Park.
Remuneration will be commensurate with the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience.
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How to apply
Applications should include a current resume and cover letter, quoting reference SE01. Applications without these documents will not be considered. We are reviewing applications as they are received so if you think you're the right person for this role, we'd love to hear how your capabilities, achievements and experience set you apart.
To be eligible to apply for this position you must hold appropriate Australian work rights and be immunised with the COVID-19 vaccination in accordance with COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Directions (No 4). More details of the role can be found in the position description, for further information please contact the person listed below.
We will close this job ad as soon as we have enough applicants so please apply without delay.
Contact details
Professor Sam El-Osta
Head, Epigenetics in Human Health and Disease
E: sam.el-osta@baker.edu.au