Research Officer

The Centre for Population Genomics (CPG) is seeking a Research Officer to design and lead a research project as part of CPG’s partnership with Anthropic AI to accelerate genomics research at Garvan. The project will focus on understanding the clinical and/or functional consequences of genetic variation discovered through CPG’s efforts to build public population genomic resources that reflect Australia’s population diversity.

Requirements

• PhD in human genetics, computational biology, population genetics, functional genomics, or a related field
• Experience with large-scale human genome studies, such as GWAS or QTL association studies
• Experience wrangling large datasets and complex data types such as WGS, WES, genotyping, bulk RNA-seq and/or scRNA-seq data
• Fluent in at least one programming language (Python and/or R preferred) and the Linux command line interface
• Software development experience, including the use of git to manage code changes
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts relating to their work to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Demonstrated ability to write scientific manuscripts

Benefits

• Generous salary packaging to save income tax on wages
• Ample opportunities for on-going training and development
• Stimulating, diverse, and highly international research environment
• Flexible work arrangements
• 18 weeks paid parental leave for both parents including paid superannuation
• Range of additional leave types to meet personal needs
• Discounted Health Insurance
• Lifestyle discounts with community partners