Research Fellow

Classification: Academic Level B
Salary package: $124,638 - $141,317 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Term: Full Time, Fixed Term, up to 12 months

Join us in making a real impact on Indigenous health by pushing the boundaries of genomics research. If you are passionate about improving Indigenous health outcomes in active partnerships with Indigenous communities, we invite you to apply for this challenging and rewarding position at NCIG.

The Position

The Research Fellow will undertake discovery research at the National Centre for Indigenous Genomics (NCIG) using large-scale genomic datasets, with a focus on developing and applying computational methods, algorithms and software for genomic analysis. The role will include empirical evaluation and benchmarking to improve the accuracy, utility and impact of NCIG genomic resources for Indigenous Australians. The position will report to Associate Professor Patel at the John Curtin School of Medical Research and work with NCIG researchers, Indigenous community partners and national and international collaborators. Opportunities will include leading publications, contributing to funding proposals, supervising research students and participating in seminars, conferences and research committees.

As a member of our NCIG team, you will work closely with eminent external agencies and collaborators both nationally and internationally to deliver outcomes for research, engagement and outreach from projects. Your leadership in relevant research activities (seminars, conferences, committees), and exposure to cutting-edge Indigenous genomics research and the vibrant JCSMR research community will provide for fulfilling research experience.

The Person

We are seeking an early or mid career researcher with expertise in genomics, bioinformatics, computational biology, quantitative biology or a related field. The successful candidate will have strong computational and analytical skills, experience with DNA sequencing technologies and large-scale genomic datasets, and a record of high-quality research. The candidate will work effectively both independently and within multidisciplinary teams. They will be committed to respectful, responsible and community-engaged research and willing to develop their understanding of Indigenous Data Sovereignty and culturally appropriate genomics practice.

The School

The John Curtin School of Medical Research at the Australian National University provides a collaborative research environment supported by advanced infrastructure and strong national and international partnerships. Based within the School, the National Centre for Indigenous Genomics works in partnership with Indigenous Australian communities to develop genomic resources and research capability. NCIG is currently generating telomere-to-telomere reference genomes and population-scale catalogues of genomic variation to improve Indigenous representation in genomics and support equitable healthcare outcomes.

The College

The ANU College of Science and Medicine encompasses the disciplines of: Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Environment and Society, Mathematics, Physics, and Science Communication and is also home to a number of cross-disciplinary and specialist Institutes and Centres.  Staff and students within the ANU College of Science and Medicine conduct research and deliver a research-led education program that encompasses the breadth of the sciences, supported by extensive international networks and by world-class facilities. 

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For further information please contact, Associate Professor Hardip Patel, NCIG BioLead T: +61 2 6125 1580, E: ************@anu.edu.au.  

Application information

In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:

• A statement addressing the selection criteria.
• A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.
• Other documents, if required.

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.