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
  • Unrestricted work rights in Australia

Work Rights

Unrestricted work rights in Australia

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