Postdoctoral Research Associate - Computational Biology
University of Sydney
Camden, New South Wales, Australia
Base: $113,400 - $121,054; bonus/equity: not speci...
Computational biology and ai modelling
Plant-pathogen interactions
Quantitative and data-driven models
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 University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity.
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 biology and AI modelling
plant-pathogen interactions
quantitative and data-driven models
Python and R for scientific computing
reproducible, scalable computational pipelines
high-performance computing (HPC) and cloud
Nice-to-have
structure-informed modelling approaches
protein-centric analyses
plant biology or plant-pathogen interactions
molecular cloning techniques
Key Requirements
PhD in bioinformatics, computational biology, systems biology, or related
Unrestricted work rights in Australia
demonstrated experience in quantitative modelling
experience developing reproducible workflows in HPC/containerised environments