BACKGROUND

The Queensland Institute of Medical Research (QIMR) is one of the largest medical research institutes in the southern hemisphere, with programs in areas such as cellular and molecular sciences, epidemiology and population health, cancer biology, biotechnology, infectious diseases and vaccine development. Situated on the Herston campus in Brisbane, it is closely affiliated with the major Queensland universities and teaching hospitals in Brisbane.

The Institute has excellent research infrastructure including genomics platforms and next generation sequencing. In addition to its basic research activities, QIMR operates a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) facility and is associated with a phase I clinical trials company (Q-Pharm).

QIMR is seeking to enhance its scientific Faculty by offering a Senior Research Fellowship to an individual with outstanding ability in the area of Bioinformatics, Computational Biology or a related discipline. The successful applicant will be required to provide strategic leadership in Bioinformatics at the Institute and develop collaborative links with scientists across a range of disciplines. In addition to the Fellowship salary, scientific funding will be provided to the successful applicant to assist him/her to establish their own research program within the existing divisions of the Institute.

REQUIREMENTS

The successful applicant will be expected to obtain competitive grants to support their own research program within 5 years. It is anticipated that the Fellow will be eligible to hold an adjunct university appointment.

COMPENSATION

A Competitive Fellowship Package commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered. The package will include salary, on-costs and travel. Attractive salary packaging and superannuation options also apply.

HOW TO APPLY

Further Information is available from Professor Martin Lavin, Assistant Director on (07) 3362 0341 or martin.lavin[at]qimr.edu.au

Applications should include curriculum vitae, proof of qualifications, a 5 year plan for research (no more than 5 pages) and the names and contact details of five professional referees.

Please quote reference number 60/08 and send applications to: vacancies[at]qimr.edu.au or: Human Resource Officer, Queensland Institute of Medical Research, PO Royal Brisbane Hospital, QLD, 4029.

DEADLINE

Applications Close: 5:00pm Friday 5 September 2008