Sydney Medical School – Westmead Reference no. 1308/0617

About the opportunity

The position will be based at the Sydney Medical School-Westmead and the Centre for Infectious Diseases and Microbiology-Public Health (CIDM-PH). CIDM-PH is an interdisciplinary translational research group within the Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Departments of the Westmead Clinical School, Western Sydney Local Health District, Australia and Pathology West – Institute of Clinical Pathology and Medical Research.

With this position we are seeking an enthusiastic, early career researcher to participate in the program of research funded by the NHMRC and NSW Health Translational Research grants. This Research Fellow will develop informatics tools for rapid detection and analysis of foodborne outbreaks and new methods of tracking disease transmission pathways. He/she will also be expected to participate in synthesis of genomic, epidemiological and clinical evidence, in collaboration with other investigators and in support of the next generation sequencing experiments of bacterial pathogens with epidemic potential. The position is based at the Public Health Pathogen Genomics Unit, Centre for Infectious Diseases and Microbiology, Westmead Clinical School and the Institute of Clinical Pathology and Medical Research – Pathology West. The Research Fellow will also join the Westmead Node of the Marie Bashir Institute for Infectious Diseases and Biosecurity (MBI).

About you

The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. We see the importance in recruiting talent aligned to these values in the pursuit of research excellence. We are looking for a dedicated researcher who has:

• A PhD in biomedical science or mathematics commensurate with appointment at Research Fellow level
• Research experience in informatics of infectious diseases or biostatistics
• Experience in the analysis of next –generation sequencing data
• Track record of research publications in informatics or mathematics
• High level oral and written communication skills
• Evidence of an ability to work both independently and co-operatively with others, and to provide leadership
• Track record in collaborative research programs (desirable).

About us

Since our inception 160 years ago, the University of Sydney has led to improve the world around us. We believe in education for all and that effective leadership makes lives better. These same values are reflected in our approach to diversity and inclusion, and underpin our long-term strategy for growth. We’re Australia's first university and have an outstanding global reputation for academic and research excellence. Across our campuses, we employ over 6000 academic and non-academic staff who support over 60,000 students.

We are undergoing significant transformative change which brings opportunity for innovation, progressive thinking, breaking with convention, challenging the status quo, and improving the world around us.

For more information on the position and University, please view the candidate information pack available from the job’s listing on the University of Sydney careers website.

All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney careers website. Visit sydney.edu.au/recruitment and search by the reference number to apply.

Closing date: 11.30pm 4 August 2017

The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged.

If we think your skills are needed in other areas of the University, we will be sure to contact you about other opportunities.

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Sydney Medical School – Westmead Reference no. 1309/0617

About the opportunity

The position will be based at the Sydney Medical School-Westmead and the Centre for Infectious Diseases and Microbiology-Public Health (CIDM-PH). CIDM-PH is an interdisciplinary translational research group within the Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Departments of the Westmead Clinical School, Western Sydney Local Health District, Australia and Pathology West – Institute of Clinical Pathology and Medical Research. This position is funded by the NHMRC Project Grant APP1102170 “Genomics dissection and prevention of bacterial transmission events” administered by the University of Sydney.

With this position we are seeking an enthusiastic, early career researcher to participate in the newly funded NHMRC project grant. This Research Fellow will interrogate genomic variables of bacteria involved in foodborne outbreaks and will develop genomic methods of tracking disease transmission pathways. He/she will also be expected to participate in genomic data generation and synthesis and analysis of genomic, clinical and epidemiological data, in collaboration with other investigators. The position is based at the Public Health Pathogen Genomics Unit, Centre for Infectious Diseases and Microbiology, Westmead Clinical School and the Institute of Clinical Pathology and Medical Research – Pathology West. The Research Fellow will also join the Westmead Node of the Marie Bashir Institute for Infectious Diseases and Biosecurity (MBI).

About you

The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. We see the importance in recruiting talent aligned to these values in the pursuit of research excellence. We are looking for a dedicated researcher who has:

• A PhD in biomedical science, genomics or bioinformatics experience commensurate with appointment at Research Fellow level
• Research experience in molecular diagnostics and molecular epidemiology of infectious diseases
• Experience in bacterial genomics and bioinformatics
• High level oral and written communication skills
• Evidence of an ability to work both independently and co-operatively with others, and to provide leadership
• Previous experience in collaborative research programs (desirable).

About us

Since our inception 160 years ago, the University of Sydney has led to improve the world around us. We believe in education for all and that effective leadership makes lives better. These same values are reflected in our approach to diversity and inclusion, and underpin our long-term strategy for growth. We’re Australia's first university and have an outstanding global reputation for academic and research excellence. Across our campuses, we employ over 6000 academic and non-academic staff who support over 60,000 students.

We are undergoing significant transformative change which brings opportunity for innovation, progressive thinking, breaking with convention, challenging the status quo, and improving the world around us.

For more information on the position and University, please view the candidate information pack available from the job’s listing on the University of Sydney careers website.

All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney careers website. Visit sydney.edu.au/recruitment and search by the reference number to apply.

Closing date: 11.30pm 4 August 2017

The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged.

If we think your skills are needed in other areas of the University, we will be sure to contact you about other opportunities.

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The UNSW Scientia PhD Scholarship Scheme

The UNSW Scientia PhD Scholarship Scheme is a cornerstone of the UNSW 2025 Strategy, and aims to attract new PhD scholars of exceptional quality to undertake projects in strategic research areas. Awardees receive a $50,000 scholarship package for four years, comprising a $40,000 per annum tax-free stipend and a travel and development support package of up to $10,000 per annum. International students also receive a tuition fee scholarship. In addition to this scholarship package, scholars are provided with access to a range of development opportunities across research, teaching and learning and leadership and engagement.

More info

Direct link to project: http://www.2025.unsw.edu.au/apply/scientia-phd-scholarships/integrative-modelling-human-brain-genomics-transcriptomics-and
More info on UNSW Scientia PhD Scholarship: https://research.unsw.edu.au/unsw-scientia-phd-scholarship-scheme

This project will use molecular tools including iTRAQ proteomics and single cell RNA-sequencing to characterize the progenitor stellate cell populations in the embryonic pig entorhinal cortex. In particular, characterisation of the progenitor cell populations that give rise to the stellate cells will be performed using bioinformatics. Further studies will be performed to derive stellate cells from induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) using cytokines and growth factors identified from the global profiling and bioinformatics analyses. Comparative molecular studies (i.e. RNA-sequencing) will then be performed to assess whether stellate cells derived from Alzheimer disease patient iPSCs have an altered phenotype compared to iPSCs derived from healthy persons.

Required qualifications

• Masters in Cell Biology, Neuroscience, Neural development, Bioinformatics or related field
• Knowledge in pluripotent stem cell and/or developmental biology
• Knowledge in neural development
• Knowledge in cellular RNA and protein sequencing technologies
• Experience in the field of neural development is desirable
• Experience with proteomic sequencing and/or transcriptome sequencing is desirable
• Experience with bioinformatics processing of large data sets is desirable
• Experience with culture and differentiation of pluripotent stem cells is desirable
• Experience with molecular methods such as immunohistochemistry, qPCR, westerns and cDNA library preparation is desirable
• High motivation and basic scientific skills are essential
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written, including fluent use of the English language
• Excellent collaborating and teamwork skills are essential
• Publication/s in relevant fields of the project is desirable

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UON provides a range of services to assist in immigration and relocation for the appointed candidate and family. Joining UON has the benefits of living and working in a place with the best of Australian life with a bright new future. For more see A Place to Make Your Mark.

The ANU College of Medicine, Biology and Environment (CMBE) brings together medical, biological, population health, psychological and environmental sciences in six schools: The ANU Medical School, The Fenner School of Environment and Society, The John Curtin School of Medical Research, the Research School of Biology, the Research School of Population Health, and the Research School of Psychology. Together the schools integrate high level research with a research-led curriculum that encompasses all of these different areas. Canberra Clinical Genomics will facilitate the introduction of routine personalised medicine practice into the ACT by providing a rapid, locally available comprehensive genomics and genetic pathology service to clinicians. It will work closely with ACT Health and the ANU’s John Curtin School of Medical Research to deliver services in autoimmunity, cancer and genetic paediatric disease. This is an exciting new opportunity for health informaticians and software developers to be at the forefront of bringing precision medicine closer to mainstream healthcare. You can feel good knowing that your hard work will contribute to the overall advancement of the way we treat disease, especially rare conditions that often get overlooked or mistreated.

The newly established Canberra Clinical Genomics is a joint initiative of ACT Health and the ANU's John Curtin School of Medical Research. The goal of the centre is to bring genomics and personalised medicine into routine clinical practice in the ACT. To drive this initiative, we seek a highly capable bioinformatician to establish systems and practices for timely analysis and reporting of clinical genomic data. This position will have a clinical focus and seeks to bring about positive change for patients with cancer, autoimmunity or paediatric genetic disease. This remains a dynamic area and we expect that the appointee will be constantly building their skills whilst performing their tasks – and will gain real experience of the deployment of genomic data within the Australian health system. The position will be based at the John Curtin School of Medical Research and will have the benefit of a network of genomics and bioinformatics researcher colleagues from which to draw on. The appointee will interact directly with colleagues within ACT Health and ACT Pathology. More widely it is expected that the appointee will engage routinely with colleagues in similar projects nationally.

Candidates should have experience of large genomic datasets and production computation performed against these – or can demonstrate the aptitude to quickly become capable with these. We expect candidates may have a research background or experience in a genetic pathology laboratory, though may also come from an engineering or computer science area. The core skillset of candidates should include real bioinformatics and genomics experience, programming experience, strong familiarity with Linux/Unix systems and aptitude for working with complex systems. Importantly, a strong desire for professional development and a pragmatic approach to problem solving will be viewed very favourably.

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UON is where Beryl Nashar became the first woman dean of science at an Australian university. Building on that proud heritage for a new generation the UON Women in Science Chair will be at the forefront of positive change, and lead in research translation and world-class innovation. Joining a cohort of other academic leaders and a working group across the University, this appointment will take a leading role in building and promoting gender equity within STEMM, and supporting UON’s participation in the Athena SWAN initiative. The appointment will be important to cultural change and building future capability in the current generation of researchers, the upcoming generation and the one to follow.

Through the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) Pilot of Athena SWAN, the University is strengthening its commitment to helping women achieve the promise of their academic careers and are taking important steps to ensure the full participation of women by evaluating and addressing gender inequality. More about these initiatives is available here.

About STEMM at UON

UON is renowned for the quality and breadth of its research, and a commitment to research translation and world class innovation. The University is placed in the top 8 Australian universities for research quality which is ‘well above world standard’ (ERA 2015) and it is also ranked in the top 10 for research funding by the ARC and NHMRC.

UON is a dynamic research-intensive university. UON has recognised international strengths including biomedical science, clinical and translational health, and biology as well as in chemistry, engineering, mathematics, life sciences, environmental sciences, architecture and many more. UON’s work with partners drives new directions in research, education and regional engagement. More on UON’s research strengths here.

Selection criteria

The right person for this role brings a PhD relevant to STEMM, and a global academic profile with strong external grant funding and research, or innovation, outputs. Candidates for the Chair bring a record in building collaborations by engaging proactively with partners to develop new revenue streams or productive education partnerships. An interdisciplinary way of working will be key to this role’s fit at UON.

For further information and to apply

For a confidential discussion and to obtain the candidate information package candidates should contact the search firm assisting the University on this campaign: Dr Rosalind De Sailly or Mariana Liou via email at WIS@desailly.com.au

Submit complete applications following instructions contained in the information package via email to WIS@desailly.com.au

The official close date is 23 June

About relocation

UON provides a range of services to assist in immigration and relocation for the appointed candidate and family. Joining UON has the benefits of living and working in a place with the best of Australian life with a bright new future. For more see A Place to Make Your Mark.