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Data Analyst - Genome Nexus
This position will develop and support bioinformatics analysis and run pipelines required for clinical and research use of next-generation sequencing (NGS) and other big data. Expertise is required to manage the bioinformatics computational platform and to assist with analysing and developing software to analyse, large and complex datasets generated from a diverse range of sources. Research data types include next generation sequencing, population-based cohort, clinical trials, animal studies and a range of publicly available datasets. The work will contribute to the creation of a clinical pipeline utilising omics approaches to improve a patients' wellbeing.
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate the following systems administration and bioinformatics analysis tasks:
- Responsible for the research and development of computational clusters
- Design and implementation of software for the analysis of big data
- Provide analytical support for pricing models and costings
- Write custom codes to perform data cleaning, quality contribution, creating variables and datasets, data analysis and management using R in a Linux computing environment
- Identifying potential problems with study data and collaborating with the research team to resolve issues
- Install programs in a Linux environment and reformat datasets independently according to program documentation
- Perform analysis of big datasets using regression techniques
- Write documentation for analysed datasets and related files
- Collect information by searching online bioinformatic databases
- Assist in the preparation of manuscript, including create tables and figures in publication-quality format and summarizing the results of statistical analyses and present results orally to study researchers
In addition, the candidate will be required to assist with training needs as required and collaborate effectively with key stakeholders. The candidate will need to ensure they are motivated and seek professional development to maintain up-to-date knowledge and skills of new technologies and techniques.
This is a full time position, for 12 months with the possibility of extension. Remuneration package includes access to generous salary packaging.
The successful candidate will need to provide a current National Police Check before commencement.
How to Apply:
Applicants should read the Job description available here.
Submit your CV along with a cover letter outlining your skills and experience that make you suitable for this role (maximum one page) to applications@telethonkids.org.au.
Please quote the full position title in the subject heading of your email application.
Applications will be reviewed as they come in.
For further information about this position please contact Parwinder Kaur.
Closing date: 5pm, Wednesday April 4, 2018.
About Telethon Kids Institute
The Telethon Kids Institute is one of the nation's leading medical research organisations with impressive facilities in Nedlands, Western Australia. It is home to more than 700 staff and postgraduate students who are dedicated to tackling the major causes of childhood disease, disability and disadvantage. Our research teams are among the world's best and we have strong affiliations with Perth Children's Hospital and all the major Western Australian universities, particularly The University of Western Australia and Curtin University.
2018 saw the Telethon Kids Institute move to brand new premises within the new children's hospital building at the QEII Campus in Nedlands. The Institute is now co-located with Perth Children's Hospital and housed in state-of-the-art premises with increased space and improved access to leading edge technology and research facilities.