Computational RNA Biology Research Officer

Position overview

The ANU College of Science and Medicine encompasses the disciplines of: Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Physics, and Medicine and is also home to a number of cross-disciplinary and specialist Institutes and Centres. Staff and students within the ANU College of Science and Medicine conduct research and deliver a research-led education program that encompasses the breadth of the sciences, supported by extensive international networks and by world-class facilities. 

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The John Curtin School of Medical Research (JCSMR) is a leading centre of biomedical research in Australia with research programs addressing fundamental problems of significance to human disease. Within this environment, the Shine-Dalgarno Centre for RNA Innovation (SDCRI) aspires to drive impactful discoveries and innovations in RNA science to harness the next generation of RNA-based therapeutics and diagnostics, train and foster the future RNA research workforce, and mobilise this workforce and RNA discoveries to areas of strategic health and economic importance to the region and nation.

The Computational RNA Biology Research Officer will provide bioinformatics support to a range of research activities in the RNA Biology Group at the Shine-Dalgarno Centre for RNA Innovation. 

For further information please contact Professor Thomas Preiss, Head of the RNA Biology Group E: Thomas.Preiss@anu.edu.au. 

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Application information

In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:

• A statement addressing the selection criteria.
• A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.
• Other documents, if required.

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.