Research Fellow - MS and Neuroimmunology Genomics and Prognostics team

Job No.: 663726

Location: The Alfred Centre

Employment Type: Part-time, fraction (0.8) - Full-time (1.0)

Duration: 2-year fixed-term appointment

Remuneration: Pro-rata of $78,120 - $106,022 pa Level A / $111,603 - $132,529 pa Level B (plus 17% employer superannuation)

• Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
• Join our inclusive, collaborative community
• Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them

At Monash , work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking – a place where great things happen.

We value difference and diversity , and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

Together with our commitment to academic freedom , you will have access to quality research facilities, infrastructure, world class teaching spaces, and international collaboration opportunities. 

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The Opportunity

Are you a highly motivated researcher with advanced skills in bioinformatics? Do you have a passion for unravelling the complexities of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and related disorders? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team and make a meaningful impact in the field.

About the Role:

You will be responsible for conducting single and multi-omic analyses of deeply phenotyped individuals with MS or related disorders. Working within the MS and Neuroimmunology Genomics and Prognostics team, you'll collaborate with world leaders in MS prognostics and outcomes research. Projects will focus on precision medicine, prognostics, and women's health in the context of central neuroinflammation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct independent and team research, producing conference papers and publications
• Supervise research-support staff and provide guidance to junior research colleagues
• Contribute to research proposal submissions and seek funding opportunities
• Engage in professional activities, including attending conferences and seminars
• Co-supervise higher degree research students and seek out funding opportunities
• Other administrative and teaching duties as directed

Key Selection Criteria:

• Doctoral qualification in relevant discipline or equivalent research experience
• Strong statistical analysis and manuscript preparation skills with a track record of refereed publications
• Experience supervising and mentoring research staff and postgraduate students
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team with excellent organizational, written, and oral communication skills
• Knowledge of computational biology or translational genomics
• Advanced computer skills including R, Python, Bioconductor, GitHub, and HPC use
• Experience implementing multi-omics and machine learning in a genomic context
• Wet lab experience in basic molecular biology and flow cytometry

If you're ready to contribute to cutting-edge research in MS and neuroimmunology, apply now and be part of a team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of individuals affected by these disorders. Take the next step in your research career and join us in our pursuit of understanding and treating MS.

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

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Monash avidly supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents . 

Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.

Your application must address the selection criteria. Please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs '.

Enquiries

Associate Professor Vilija Jokubaitis, Group Leader, +61 3 9903 0880

Position Description

 Research Fellow - MS and Neuroimmunology Genomics and Prognostics team - Level A

 Research Fellow - MS and Neuroimmunology Genomics and Prognostics team - Level B

Closing Date

Monday 15 April 2024, 11:55pm AEST

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