BACKGROUND

The Telethon Institute for Child Health Research has an exciting opportunity for a computational biologist to work on projects investigating the molecular pathogenesis of paediatric cancer. Projects will involve analysis of next-generation whole genome datasets in collaboration with both bioinformaticians and molecular biologists.

REQUIREMENTS

The ideal candidate would have a PhD in bioinformatics or computational biology, or equivalent working experience in related areas. Training and supervision opportunities are available.

TERMS

The position is offered for up to 3 years in the first instance.

HOW TO APPLY

Please go to http://www.ichr.uwa.edu.au or call 9489 7777 to obtain full job description and selection criteria. Enquiries to Dr Alex Beesley (alex[at]ichr.uwa.edu.au). Applications addressing the selection criteria to Human Resources (hr[at]ichr.uwa.edu.au) or mailed to: PO Box 855, West Perth 6872, with names of two professional referees.

DEADLINE

Friday, 15th April 2011.