Research Officer - Microbial Bioinformatics
Job no: 0062486
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Fixed-term for 12 months
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department/School: Department of Microbiology and Immunology
Salary: Level A – $80,258 - $108,906 p.a. plus 17% super
- Support research that is focused on reducing the burden of disease
- Make a crucial step in your research career by assisting the activity of a leading institution
- Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families!
About the Role
The University of Melbourne is looking for a dedicated Research Officer to join Dr. Mark Davies' esteemed research group at the Peter Doherty Institute for Immunity and Infection. This role offers the opportunity to lead impactful research on bacterial infectious diseases, collaborate with national partners, and develop your career within a dynamic, supportive environment.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Contribute to the development of a strong program of research in bioinformatics and multi-omics.
- Independently plan and carry out experiments focused on completion of research project aims.
- Assist other researchers in carrying out experiments in order to work as a team and further the laboratory’s research output.
Who We Are Looking For
You will have proven experience working independently and prioritising tasks effectively, excellent communication skills, and the ability to collaborate well within a research team.
You will also have:
- A PhD or Masters equivalent (awarded or near completion) in Microbiology, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, or population genomics, (or other related field).
- Experience in working in bacterial genome sequence data or other multi-omics data.
- Experience with Unix/Linux command line, and capacity to work with Python and/or R.
- Proven ability to work with senior researchers and experience in design, performance and analysis of experiments.
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.
This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Your New Team – Department of Microbiology and Immunology
The Department of Microbiology and Immunology is at the forefront of groundbreaking research in understanding the immune system and combating infectious diseases. Our dedicated team focuses on unravelling the complexities of pathogens and infectious agents to develop innovative methods for detection, control, and treatment. We strive to manipulate the immune system, enhancing responses against disease-causing organisms and even cancer. As a part of our department, you'll be joining a community of scientific excellence and leadership, making a real impact on global health.
What We Offer You!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out
our benefits page!
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The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit
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We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.
Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
- The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Nick Peterson via email at
hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.
Advertised: 20 May 2024 12:05 AM AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 17 Jun 2024 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time
