Senior Bioinformatician - Cancer Genomics Translational Research Centre @ Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre

Employer :  Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre

Closing date: 26/11/2025
Brief position description:    
The Cancer Genomics Translational Research Centre (TRC) at Peter Mac is seeking a highly skilled Senior Bioinformatician to develop and apply computational tools for analysing large-scale genomic data, including whole genome, methylation, single-cell, and spatial sequencing. Working closely with clinical, laboratory, and commercial partners, the role involves designing experiments, interpreting results, reporting findings, and supporting translational research projects. The position also contributes to developing new analytical methods, and engaging with industry partners to advance precision cancer genomics.

Job website:  http://careers.petermac.org/job/MELBOURNE-Senior-Bioinformatician-Cancer-Genomics-Translational-Research-Centre-VIC-3000/1329429066/

Contact name: Stephen Wong

Contact email: stephen.wong@petermac.org

AI in Research Training Lead @ Australian Biocommons (USYD node)

Employer : Australian Biocommons (USYD node)

Closing date: 26/10/2025
Brief position description:    
Join Australian BioCommons and the Sydney Informatics Hub, University of Sydney as the AI in Research Training Lead.

This collaborative role will equip life science researchers with practical knowledge and hands-on skills on AI methods for text and code generation, data analysis, and literature synthesis and more.

Work at the intersection of AI, training pedagogy, and life science research
Collaboratively design and deliver a national program on the effective and responsible use of AI tools.

Salary: HEO8 $126,065 p.a. + 17% super

Job website: http://usyd.wd105.myworkdayjobs.com/en-GB/USYD_EXTERNAL_CAREER_SITE/job/Newtown/AI-in-Research-Training-Lead_0140870-1?RECR_SOURCE_LINKEDIN

Contact name: Georgie Samaha

Contact email: georgina.samaha@sydney.edu.au

Bioinformatician (Level A or B) @ UNSW

Employer : UNSW

Closing date: 23/10/2025
Brief position description:    
Work in a highly collaborative environment with other leading bioinformaticians
- Opportunity to contribute to a diverse range of impactful research projects
- 2-year fixed term contract | $91,381 - 150,830 ($113,911 minimum with a PhD) + 17% super

Why your role matters
The Stats Central facility is part of the highly successful Mark Wainwright Analytical Centre (MWAC), a multidisciplinary instrumental core facility base at the Kensington Campus of UNSW Sydney supporting researchers in all areas. Stats Central is a team of statistical consultants offering UNSW researchers support and training in study design and data analysis. Various services include general statistical consultation and research design advice, open seminars and short courses on statistical analysis, grant proposal reviews and contracted support for in-depth collaboration.

The Bioinformatician will contribute to expanding Stats Central’s support for bioinformatics. The role will build the capacity of UNSW researchers and research students to process and analyse complex genomic and proteomic datasets by advising on or leading study design, analysis and communication of results; developing and maintaining analysis pipelines; developing and running regular professional development workshops and seminars; and building and maintaining strong relationships to facilitate interdisciplinary research.


The role of Bioinformatician reports to the Senior Statistical Consultant, Stats Central and has no direct reports.

Job website: http://external-careers.jobs.unsw.edu.au/cw/en/job/535407/bioinformatician-level-a-or-b

Contact name: Shiree Thomas

Contact email: shiree.thomas@unsw.edu.au

Research Associate in Synthetic Biology of Phages @ Flinders University

Employer : Flinders University

Closing date: 26/09/2025
Brief position description:    
The Flinders Accelerator for Microbiome Exploration (FAME) is seeking a Research Associate in Synthetic Biology of Phages with expertise in bacterial genetics and molecular biology. This position will contribute to pioneering work in developing designer bacteriophages from metagenomic sequences, with the goal of combating antimicrobial resistance and advancing microbiome research.

The Research Associate will:
• Apply advanced molecular biology techniques (e.g., Gibson assembly, Golden Gate cloning, CRISPR-Cas) to engineer and manipulate bacteriophages.
• Collaborate with Chief Investigator, students, and research partners to design and deliver high-impact research outcomes.
• Contribute to publications, grant applications, and the development of new research collaborations at national and international levels.

Job website: https://flinders.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/flinders_employment/job/Bedford-Park--Kaurna-Country/Research-Associate-in-in-Synthetic-Biology-of-Phages_JR0000014438

Contact name: Brett Clarke

Contact email:  brett.clarke@flinders.edu.au

Research Associate in Phage Gene Regulation @ Flinders University

Employer : Flinders University

Closing date: 26/09/2025
Brief position description:    
The Flinders Accelerator for Microbiome Exploration (FAME) is seeking a Research Associate in Phage Gene Regulation with expertise in molecular microbiology and protein biochemistry. This position will design and implement cutting-edge assays to explore how bacteriophages regulate their life cycle and respond to environmental signals, combining wet-lab and computational biology approaches.

The Research Associate will:
• Conduct molecular biology and protein-DNA interaction experiments (e.g. EMSA, protein purification, functional screens).
• Integrate laboratory findings with bioinformatics analyses such as motif discovery and comparative genomics.
• Collaborate with Chief Investigator, students, and partners to deliver impactful research outcomes. 

Job website: https://flinders.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/flinders_employment/job/Bedford-Park--Kaurna-Country/Research-Associate-in-Phage-Gene-Regulation_JR0000014434

Contact name: Brett Clarke

Contact email:  brett.clarke@flinders.edu.au

Research Associate in Computational Genomics @ Flinders University

Employer : Flinders University

Closing date: 26/09/2025
Brief position description:    
The Flinders Accelerator for Microbiome Exploration (FAME) is seeking a Research Associate in Computational Genomics to develop next-generation bioinformatics tools for genome and metagenome analysis. This position will leverage AI, protein language models, and structural predictions to annotate unknown phage and microbe proteins, and create HPC-optimised pipelines for large-scale biological datasets.

The Research Associate will:
• Design and implement high-performance workflows integrating GPU programming, deep learning, and large-scale data integration.
• Apply advanced methods such as ColabFold, ESM/ProtT5 embeddings, and neural network architectures to predict protein function.
• Collaborate with the Chief Investigator, students, and research partners to deliver impactful research outcomes.

Job website: https://flinders.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/flinders_employment/job/Bedford-Park--Kaurna-Country/Research-Associate-in-Computational-Genomics_JR0000014437

Contact name: Brett Clarke

Contact email:  brett.clarke@flinders.edu.au

Brain cancer molecular scientist @ Chris O’Brien Lifehouse

Employer :  Chris O’Brien Lifehouse

Closing date: 31/07/2025
Brief position description:    
This role will mainly contribute to Sydney Brain Tumour Program’s establishment of Nanopore sequencing-based diagnostics. Working with the Molecular Neuropathology service at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and the brain cancer research team at Chris O’Brien Lifehouse, the Brain Cancer Molecular Scientist will be pivotal in establishing bioinformatics pipelines for brain tumour diagnostics, and optimising wet laboratory protocols for Nanopore sequencing. Other duties may include experimental analyses, data collection, statistics, research paper preparation and other general laboratory support

Key Responsibilities
Establish a diagnostic pipeline for Nanopore sequencing-based brain tumour diagnostics
Establish protocols to ensure consistent and accurate application of diagnostic pipeline
Work with key players in establishing and implementing pipeline
Research contributions

To be successful in this role you will need:
-Bachelor or higher degree in Science/Biomedical Science or an equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution.
-Collegial approach displaying well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.
-Demonstrated experience in bioinformatics, with particular focus on long-read sequencing data handling, processing and analysis
-Well-grounded experience in DNA extraction, library preparation and other molecular techniques
-Demonstrated track record of working in a team with flexibility and respect. Experience in knowing when to seek advice from more senior colleagues.
-Ability to work in a responsible and efficient manner and manage competing priorities to meet deadlines and having the capacity to deliver results within specified timeframes.
-Display initiative, problem solving and analytical skills including an ability to apply established principles in a genetic laboratory environment
-Sound understanding of accreditation and quality assurance requirements that impact the laboratory environment including WHS and privacy requirements
-Compliance with Category A immunization requirements

Desirable:
-Prior experience in a NATA-accredited molecular testing laboratory
-Prior experience in data analysis using multiple analytic platforms
-Demonstrated ability to learn new techniques, including ability to work with and integrate a variety of data types

Job website: http://www.seek.com.au/job/85763551?ref=cm-ui

Contact name:  Laveniya Satgunaseelan

Contact email:  laveniya.satgunaseelan@health.nsw.gov.au

Bioinformatician @ INSiGENe Pty Ltd

Employer :   INSiGENe Pty Ltd

Closing date:  This position will remain open until filled.
Brief position description:    INSiGENe Pty Ltd is at the forefront of delivering innovative bioinformatics solutions that empower medical researchers in academia and industry to extract novel insights from complex omics data and accelerate the understanding of disease mechanisms. We are seeking a highly motivated bioinformatician to join our dynamic, interdisciplinary data science team.

Key Responsibilities
• Design and Analysis: Lead the design, analysis, and in-depth interpretation of datasets from a variety of omics platforms (e.g. single-cell genomics, epigenetics, transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics) through single layer analysis and multi-omics integration.
• Innovation: Apply creative bioinformatics solutions to uncover key cellular and molecular events driving disease.
• Collaboration: Work closely with researchers to translate complex data into actionable biological insights.

Qualifications
• PhD in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Systems Biology, Computer Science, Data Science, Biostatistics, or a related discipline.
• Experience: Proven track record in the analysis of multi-omics and/or single-cell genomics data.
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of molecular biology and a keen interest in the pathogenesis of complex diseases and traits.
• Reproducibility: Experience with reproducible workflows is highly desirable.
• Publications: Demonstrated record of publication in reputable scientific journals is preferred.

Why Join INSiGENe?
• Flexible Work: Enjoy flexible working arrangements, including work-from-home.
• Supportive Culture: Thrive in a collaborative, early-stage startup environment founded by academic researchers.
• Generous Leave: Benefit from extra time off during the Christmas break.
• Location: Based in Perth, Western Australia, or remote within Australia.
• Employment Type: Full-time, part-time, or contract-based options available.

Compensation: A competitive salary will be offered, commensurate with skills and experience.

How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and a cover letter to: info@insigene.com. 

Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Closing Date: This position will remain open until filled.

Job website:   https://smex-ctp.trendmicro.com:443/wis/clicktime/v1/query?url=http%3a%2f%2finsigene.com&umid=cc6b965a-cb37-42fd-80cf-ea5f4a5cf78a&auth=6ee66d642a212b82964c9073f0dd934b55317413-7f0c3af6b3c61d5be52986f86c3665f0d241c2ab

Contact name: Anthony Bosco

Contact email: anthony.bosco@insigene.com

Bioinformatics Research Assistant @ Monash University

Employer :   Monash University

Closing date:  29/06/2025
Brief position description:    The Goode and Kwan Laboratories at the Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute are seeking a motivated and talented full-time Research Assistant to contribute to cutting-edge cancer research. 

In this exciting role, you will join a team at the forefront of translational cancer research by developing and applying innovative bioinformatics methods for multi-omics data analysis. Your work will encompass diverse modalities, including genomic, epigenomic, transcriptomic, and spatial proteomic (e.g. multiplex immunohistochemistry) data derived from tissue and liquid biopsy samples across laboratory and clinical studies.

You will be embedded within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team with strong links to Monash Health, Eastern Health, the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, and the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact across a wide range of cancer bioinformatics projects. Your work will contribute to the search for better treatments for cancer patients. 

Reach out to either of us if you’re keen or would like to know more (david.goode@monash.edu | edmond.kwan@monash.edu) — and feel free to share with anyone who might be a great fit!

Job website:   http://careers.pageuppeople.com/513/cw/en/job/678430/bioinformatics-research-assistant

Contact name:   David Goode

Contact email: david.goode@monash.edu