Support transformative bioinformatics initiatives at Sydney Informatics Hub Full time, continuing position Base Salary $108,557 - $118,267 17% superannuation About the opportunity The Sydney Informatics Hub (SIH) is a Core Research Facility supporting researchers across all faculties at the University of Sydney. We provide comprehensive research data services, including analytics, software engineering, statistical consulting, and access to computing platforms. SIH is also a node of the Australian BioCommons , helping to advance bioinformatics access and capabilities for life science researchers nationally. As a Senior Research Bioinformatician , you’ll play a key role in supporting life science research by delivering expert bioinformatics solutions, developing tools and training programs, and working closely with researchers to address complex biological questions. You’ll be part of a collaborative, cross-disciplinary team and report to the Bioinformatics Group Lead. Your key responsibilities will be to: contribute to bioinformatics projects and infrastructure across SIH and partners design and implement scalable bioinformatics solutions using HPC and cloud environments lead and support software development, data analysis, and training delivery promote best-practice research and reproducibility through collaboration and tool development. About you We are looking for a colleague who enjoys sharing knowledge and building solutions together. You’re excited by the challenge of learning and applying cutting-edge computational approaches to complex biological problems. Specifically, we are looking for a Senior Research Bioinformatician who demonstrates: postgraduate qualifications or an equivalent combination of experience and/or training in a relevant field (e.g. bioinformatics, biology, genetics) knowledge and experience processing and analysing next generation sequencing and other ‘omics datasets experience working across high-performance and/or cloud computing environments, applying code performance optimisation techniques extensive experience working in a Linux/UNIX environment, using scientific computing languages (e.g. Python, R) and workflow and software management technologies (e.g. Nextflow, Singularity, Docker, Git) excellent project management skills, demonstrating an ability to effectively collaborate and manage competing priorities to meet required timelines excellent written and verbal communication skills to engender positive collaborations and engagements. To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus. Sponsorship / work rights for Australia Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires valid work rights for Australia. Pre-employment checks Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment. EEO statement At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People , women , people living with a disability , people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds , and those who identify as LGBTIQ . We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. How to apply Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply. For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Rachel Strong, Recruitment Operations by email to rachel.strong@sydney.edu.au © The University of Sydney The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. Click to view the Position Description for this role. Applications Close Tuesday 03 June 2025 11:59 PM
