Postdoctoral Fellow In Pathogen Genomics And Bioinformatics

The University of Sydney

Westmead, New South Wales, Australia
Base: $89,831 - $113,400; bonus/equity: not specif...
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Pathogen genomics and bioinformatics
Next-generation sequencing analysis
Bacterial and fungal genomics
** The University of Sydney is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Pathogen Genomics and Bioinformatics to contribute to research in infectious diseases diagnostics and epidemiology. The position requires expertise in next-generation sequencing and is aimed at enhancing collaboration within the university's Infectious Diseases Institute. **

Job Summary

  • This role will expand SydneyID’s capacity in advanced diagnostics and prognostics of severe and emerging fungal and bacterial diseases.
  • Your key responsibilities will be to undertake collaborative research in bacterial and fungal genomics and bioinformatics, focusing on next-generation sequencing applications to assess virulence and drug resistance in invasive and emerging fungal pathogens.
  • The position will strengthen the collaboration between SydneyID’s “Pathogen Emergence and Spread” research theme and the Mycology and Microbial Genomics Reference Laboratories at the Institute of Clinical Pathology and Medical Research, NSW Health Pathology at Westmead Hospital.

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** The University of Sydney is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Pathogen Genomics and Bioinformatics to contribute to research in infectious diseases diagnostics and epidemiology. The position requires expertise in next-generation sequencing and is aimed at enhancing collaboration within the university's Infectious Diseases Institute. **

Salary

Base: $89,831 - $113,400; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: 17% superannuation

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • pathogen genomics and bioinformatics
  • next-generation sequencing analysis
  • bacterial and fungal genomics
  • infectious disease outbreaks analysis
  • research program development

Nice-to-have

  • collaborative research environment
  • stakeholder engagement
  • mentorship of junior researchers
  • positive team culture

Key Requirements

  • PhD in Science, Computer Science, Health Informatics, or related field
  • Publications in genetics and/or informatics
  • Experience in next-generation sequencing data analysis
  • High-level communication, leadership, and collaboration skills

Work Rights

Not specified

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