JOB: Research Officer (Statistical Genetics), QIMR, Brisbane, Australia.
QIMR reference number: 49/08
Closing date for receipt of applications: 5:00pm Friday 23 May 2008 .
The Queensland Institute of Medical Research is one of the largest medical
research institutes in the southern hemisphere, with programs in areas such
as cellular and molecular sciences, epidemiology and population health,
human genetics, cancer biology, biotechnology, infectious diseases and
vaccine development.
Applications are invited for a Research Officer to join the Queensland
Statistical Genetics Laboratory at the Queensland Institute of Medical
Research. The position will develop and implement methods for the analysis
of high-throughput genetic and genomic data in large samples. Applicants are
required to have a PhD in quantitative, population, statistical or human
genetics, or a related field. Postdoctoral experience in the analysis of
genetic data and/or experience with computer intensive statistical method
(e.g. MCMC) are highly desirable. The successful applicant will have
(co)authored papers in journals with a good impact factor.
Salary range is $60,412 to $64,848 per annum commensurate with
qualifications and experience. Attractive salary packaging and
superannuation options also apply. This is a full-time appointment until
December 2010 with the possibility of review subject to funding availability.
Further Information including a position description and selection criteria
is available from www.qimr.edu.au/employ or Professor Peter Visscher on (07)
3362 0166 or [log in to unmask]
Applications should address the selection criteria and include a curriculum
vitae, proof of qualifications and the names and contact details of three
professional referees.
Please quote reference number 49/08 and send applications to:
[log in to unmask] or:
The Human Resources Officer
The Queensland Institute of Medical Research
PO Royal Brisbane Hospital QLD 4029
E-mail: [log in to unmask]
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