Postdoctoral Fellow

Classification: Academic Level A
Salary package: $85,010 –$106,702 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Term: Full time, Fixed Term (up to 12 months) 

Position Overview

A postdoctoral position (Academic Level A) is available at the ANU node of the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for the Mathematical Analysis of Cellular Systems (MACSYS, https://macsys.org/). MACSYS brings together mathematical, computational, and biological scientists to develop innovative computational methods that make biology predictive.

The successful candidate will join A/Professor Jean Wen’s research group, the ANU node leader of MACSYS at the John Curtin School of Medical Research (JCSMR), to advance multi-omics data integration towards whole cell modeling. Key responsibilities include:

• Developing novel computational methods for large-scale multi-omics data integration.
• Implementing and optimising computational pipelines to support downstream modeling tasks.
• Analysing high-throughput sequencing datasets to uncover meaningful biological insights.
• Contributing to interdisciplinary collaborations within MACSYS.

The Person

We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher with:

• A PhD (or near completion, with thesis submission expected within six months) in bioinformatics, computational biology, data science, or a related field.
• Expertise in multi-omics data integration and experience analysing large-scale datasets, including single-cell, spatial transcriptomics, as well as other high-throughput sequencing techniques.
• A proven track record of independent research, evidenced by peer-reviewed publications.
• A strong biology background and a passion for uncovering novel biological insights.

The School

The John Curtin School of Medical Research (JCSMR) is a foundational research institution within the The ANU College of Science and Medicine,  and discoveries originating from JCSMR research have led to 3 Nobel prizes in Medicine and Physiology. Its mission is to decipher the intricate biological mechanisms crucial to human health, by delving into the vast enigmas of the genome, immune responses, and the brain, and leveraging these insights for the benefit of humanity. The school's three divisions—Genome Science and Cancer, Immunology and Infectious Diseases (IID), and Neuroscience—reflect these thematic focuses and are complemented by interdisciplinary, cross-functional centers such as the Shine-Dalgarno Centre for RNA Innovation, the Eccles Institute, and the Centre for Computational Biomedical Sciences. Learn more about JCSMR’s groundbreaking research and world-class facilities at https://jcsmr.anu.edu.au/.

The College

The ANU College of Science and Medicine encompasses the disciplines of: Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Physics, Medical Research, Medicine and Psychology and is also home to 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 entire breadth of the sciences, supported by extensive international networks and by world-class facilities.

For further information please contact, Associate Professor Jiayu Wen at Jiayu.Wen@anu.edu.au

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on indigenous.employment@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.

Please note: The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process.  An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.