Research Officer
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 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 31 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 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 80/08 and send applications to:
[log in to unmask] or: Human Resource Officer, Queensland Institute
of Medical Research, PO Royal Brisbane Hospital, QLD, 4029.
Applications Close: 5:00pm Friday 17 October 2008
Kind Regards
Melanie Anderson
Human Resource Assistant
Queensland Institute of Medical Research
300 Herston Road, Herston Qld 4006
Ph: (07) 3362 0370
Fax:(07) 3362 0111
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