Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Completion, or near completion, of a PhD in Bioinformatics, Data Science, Computational Biology, Immunology, or a related discipline.

Demonstrated expertise in bioinformatics, statistical analysis, and computational methods for analysing complex biological datasets.

Experience with single-cell and spatial omics technologies, including transcriptomics, metabolomics, or multi-omics data integration.

Proficiency in programming languages and analytical tools such as R, Python, and machine learning frameworks.

A strong track record of research outputs, including publications in high-quality peer-reviewed journals and conference presentations.

Excellent interpersonal, communication, analytical, and project management skills, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in multidisciplinary research teams.

The Frazer Institute at the University of Queensland is a leading research centre focusing on cancer, immunology, and the genetic basis of disease. It is best known for the development by Prof Ian Frazer AC of the Gardasil cervical cancer vaccine which has saved thousands of lives. As part of the Faculty of Medicine, the Frazer Institute is situated in the Translational Research Institute (TRI) at the Princess Alexandra Hospital site in Woolloongabba, which is linked to the St Lucia and Herston UQ campuses by an easy bus ride. TRI provides world-class research facilities for commercialisation and the translation of scientific discoveries to the clinic.

The greater benefits of joining the UQ community are broad: from being part of a Group of Eight university, to recognition of prior service with other Australian universities, up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave, 17.5% annual leave loading, flexible working arrangements, access to exclusive internal-only vacancies, and genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process.

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Associate Professor Jason Lee at jason.s.lee@uq.edu.au

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