Postdoctoral Researcher - Beavis and Waithman labs

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Postdoctoral Researcher - Beavis and Waithman labs Job posted: 16/01/2025 Occupation: Research Reference: 5266 Closes: 07/02/2025 Salary Range: $97,770 - $113,262 At Peter Mac, we aim to continuously improve cancer care, research, and education across all cancers and for all people affected by cancer: changing lives, breaking new ground. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values, Excellence, Compassion, and Innovation. YOUR ROLE IN OUR FUTURE Postdoctoral Researcher 12-month Fixed-Term, Full-Time Collaboration between the Beavis Lab of the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre & Waithman lab at the University of Western Australia Exciting opening for a post-doctoral researcher to work on bioinformatics analysis and methods development in the context of tumour immunology. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on a number of projects in the field of immuno-oncology with collaborators within and outside of Peter Mac. Key Responsibilities: Design and apply analytical approaches to data from emerging high-throughput sequencing single cell sequencing to investigate the role of the immune system in cancer. Minimum Qualifications: PhD in relevant scientific field such as bioinformatics, statistics, computer science, or immunology with subsequent training in bioinformatics An excellent academic record Previous experience in working in the field of immunology Advanced data analysis, data science, or statistical skills in a scientific context Ability to design analyses based on scientific questions Strong desire to combine different platforms and bioinformatics techniques to address questions in cancer An interest in performing cutting-edge research using the latest technologies Exhibit a high degree of professionalism and respect for others Good verbal and written communication skills Experience with transcriptomics, single-cell data, or spatial analysis Proficiency/experience with specific single cell analysis packages (Seurat/Scanpy) Ability to develop novel algorithms or statistical analysis approaches Advanced programming skills in a scripting programming language such as R or Python Experience with Linux OS Publications as lead author or co-author Demonstrated skill in statistical analysis Experience collaborating with biologists Applicants to this role should provide a covering letter outlining relative key skills and experience to assist us with our assessment. For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position summary. Alternatively, please contact us using the information below for a confidential discussion. Hiring Manager: Dr. Paul BeavisEmail: Applications Close: 7th February 2025 WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC Peter Mac offers a range of benefits that support our people both personally and professionally. Our staff benefits include award-winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies, and financial benefits such as salary packaging. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community, and people with a disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr