Postdoctoral Fellow / Research Fellow

Classification: ANU Academic Level A or Level B
Salary package: $80,914 - $101,560 or $110,162 - $124,903 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Term: Full time, Continuing (Contingent Funded) up to 3 years

• Excellent remuneration and benefits packages including 17% superannuation contributions; Christmas to New Year leave in addition to annual leave; salary sacrificing options for cars, parking, childcare and more
• Generous paid parental leave entitlements of up to 32 weeks. We are one of the leading employers in Australia for parental leave entitlements
• Open to international and interstate candidates with possibility of relocation allowance

Position overview
ANU has an international reputation for research and education relevant to the health and well-being of the population of Australia, as well as that of the developing world. This is achieved through discovery research, applied research in health service settings, research-led teaching in health and medical sciences, and the translation of research findings into practice and policy. The ANU College of Health and Medicine comprises the ANU School of Medicine and Psychology, the John Curtin School of Medical Research and the National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health. These schools work together to deliver world-class research and education across the spectrum of medicine and health-related fields, working in partnership with the health sector at local, national and international levels.

The National Centre for Indigenous Genomics (NCIG) is a leader in creating reference genomic resources that advance knowledge and healthcare utility of genomics for Indigenous Australians. Towards that, we are generating telomere-2-telomere reference genomes and population-scale variation catalogues in partnerships with multiple Indigenous Australian communities. We are conducting a major research project into Indigenous Pharmacogenomics funded by an MRFF grant (MRFF2025085, Advancing Health Equity for Indigenous Australians through Pharmacogenomics; 2023-2026; CIA-Schulte). Your work will be dedicated to developing and integrating the bioinformatic platforms on which to explore Indigenous genomes and bringing them to use with focus on the objectives defined in MRFF2025085.

As a postdoctoral or research fellow focusing on pharmacogenomic research, you will play a pivotal role in conducting discovery research, developing innovative algorithms and software solutions for genomic data analyses, and performing empirical evaluations and benchmarking experiments. Through your contributions, you will enhance the utility and impact of NCIG genomic resources for the benefit of Indigenous Australians. 

We are seeking exceptional candidates with a track record of high-impact research in genomics, bioinformatics, and quantitative biology. You will have exceptional technical skills and be familiar with computational technologies, DNA sequencing platforms, and large-scale genomics data analysis. If you are passionate about using your expertise to improve Indigenous health outcomes in active partnerships with Indigenous communities, we invite you to apply for this challenging and rewarding position at NCIG. Join us in making a real impact on Indigenous health by pushing the boundaries of genomics research.

For further information please contact Dr Hardip Patel, E: [email protected]

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant via: [email protected]   

ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to those of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion

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 will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process.  An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.