Postdoctoral Research Associate - Computational Biology
The University of Sydney
Camden, New South Wales, Australia
Base: $113,400 - $121,054; bonus/equity: not speci...
Computational modelling of molecular interactions
Integrate diverse omics datasets
Develop reproducible computational pipelines
This role offers an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated computational biologist to join a multidisciplinary research team investigating plant–pathogen interactions through integrative computational modelling
Job Summary
This role offers an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated computational biologist to join a multidisciplinary research team investigating plant–pathogen interactions through integrative computational modelling.
You will develop and apply quantitative and data-driven models to study protein interactions and their context-dependent behaviour, linking computational predictions with condition-specific biological responses.
The successful applicant will demonstrate clear potential to become a leader in their field, with a strong research trajectory focused on computational modelling of molecular interactions and regulatory processes to generate mechanistic insight into host–pathogen biology.
Matching Summary
This role offers an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated computational biologist to join a multidisciplinary research team investigating plant–pathogen interactions through integrative computational modelling.
Salary
Base: $113,400 - $121,054; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: 17% superannuation
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Computational modelling of molecular interactions
Integrate diverse omics datasets
Develop reproducible computational pipelines
Python and R for scientific computing
High-performance computing (HPC) workflows
Nice-to-have
Structure-informed modelling approaches
Protein-centric analyses
Plant biology interest
Molecular cloning techniques familiarity
Key Requirements
PhD in bioinformatics, computational biology, systems biology, or related discipline