Postdoctoral Fellow – Computational Biology: The Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre is seeking a talented and motivated Postdoctoral Fellow in Computational Biology for a one-year position. The fellow will work in the Trigos lab within the Cancer Research division, focusing on understanding spatial cell-cell interactions in cancer progression, resistance, and metastasis.
Designation: Postdoctoral Fellow
Research Area: Computational Biology – Spatial cell-cell interactions in cancer
Location: VCCC (Parkville), Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, Australia
Eligibility/Qualification: PhD in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Genomics, Image Analysis, or a related field. Strong programming and data analysis skills, interest in cancer research, and the ability to design analyses based on biological questions.
Job Description:
The Postdoctoral Fellow will:
- Lead projects understanding spatial cell-cell interactions from spatial transcriptomics and proteomics data.
- Integrate different -omics datasets to address key translational questions.
- Develop projects, carry out analyses, and potentially contribute to method development.
- Receive mentorship in structuring research manuscripts, writing grant applications, and developing collaborations.
How to Apply:
Applicants should provide a covering letter, resume, and response to selection criteria. For further information and to apply, visit the Peter Mac Careers page.
Last Date for Apply: 11:59 pm, 13 November 2023
Tables:
| Position Details | |
|---|---|
| Duration | 1 year (October 2023-September 2024) |
| Status | Full-time, Level A Equivalent |
| Department | Laboratory Research, Cancer Research Division |
| Unit | Trigos |
| Eligibility/Qualification | |
|---|---|
| PhD Degree | Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Genomics, Image Analysis, or related quantitative discipline |
| Skills | Advanced programming (R and/or Python), bioinformatics pipelines, data analysis |
| Interest | Strong interest in cancer research, combining different -omics platforms, developing algorithms |
| Desirable Criteria | Experience in cancer research, machine learning, microscopy image analysis, multidisciplinary teams |
| Certifications, Licenses & Registrations | Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 is a requirement |
| Key Accountabilities | |
|---|---|
| 1. Conducts rigorous, valid and ethical research | Development of research projects, plan and carry out research, contribute to academic papers and scholarly outputs |
| 2. Communication of research outcomes | Effective communication, presentation at meetings and conferences, ability to communicate bioinformatics analyses |
| 3. Foster a good working relationship with colleagues | Development of good working relationships, contribution to multidisciplinary teams, supervision and mentorship |
| 4. General research skills | Administrative and record-keeping abilities |
