RESPONSIBILITIES

Sydney Bioinformatics, a Centre of the University of Sydney, is currently seeking a proactive and results-driven Senior Bioinformatics Project Officer. Based in Camperdown, this position will see you manage complex service-based bioinformatics projects in collaboration with life science researchers, and supervise junior bioinformatics project officers.

REQUIREMENTS

This role requires exceptional skills in all aspects of microarray experimental design and statistical data analysis, including normalisation, differential expression, clustering, and ontology/pathway analysis. It will also require you to have the ability to prepare and deliver scientific training and education programs in microarray data analysis for life science researchers.

This role is suited to an innovative thinker with a strong customer service ethos and good coaching skills. Due to the nature of this role, it is important that you have great written and verbal communication and presentation skills, and a willingness to learn new skills and embrace novel ideas.

To succeed, you will need relevant postgraduate qualifications and a solid background in bioinformatics and a life science discipline that has given you a familiarity with the application of bioinformatics to life science research. Strong programming and software development skills in PERL, Python, C++, R, or Java will be essential, as will solid general IT skills and experience, and a familiarity with Linux/Unix environments. Comprehensive experience with common online bioinformatics software and databases such as UniProt, GenBank, BLAST, or Bioconductor will also be required.

Highly organised and attentive to detail, you will maintain accurate project management records and documentation and contribute to scientific manuscripts and presentations. You may also be called upon to develop a bioinformatics research program and contribute to bioinformatics teaching activities within the University.

To succeed at the senior level, you will need to meet the above criteria and additionally possess considerable post-qualification work experience in the design and statistical analysis of large, complex microarray data sets. Solid experience in project management, staff management or supervision, and the design and delivery of education and training programs will be highly desirable.

This role offers an outstanding opportunity to work with leading researchers and contribute to cutting-edge research projects in a wide variety of fields. Your involvement in project and team management will help you solidify your career in this emerging discipline.

TERMS

This position is full-time fixed term until December 2009, subject to the completion of a satisfactory probation period for new appointees. Membership of a University approved superannuation scheme is a condition of employment for new appointees.

SALARY & COMPENSATION

Level of appointment and responsibility will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Remuneration package Level 8: up to $85,799 - $96,763 p.a. pro rata (which includes a base salary $72,501 - $81,766 p.a., leave loading and up to 17% employer's contribution to superannuation).

Remuneration package Level 9: up to $99,502 - $104,990 p.a. pro rata (which includes a base salary $84,080 - $88,718 p.a., leave loading and up to 17% employer's contribution to superannuation).

HOW TO APPLY

For more information and to apply, please visit http://positions.usyd.edu.au/bpo
Specific enquiries about the role can be directed to Jonathan Arthur on (+61 2) 9036 3132. General enquiries can be directed to Ivana Crossley on (+61 2) 9036 7298 or i.crossley[at]usyd.edu.au

REFERENCE NUMBER: 135567

DEADLINE: 19 August 2008