[BBC] Cancer Senior Bioinformatics & Statistics Research Officer

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Cancer Research Program
Peter Wills Bioinformatics Centre
Garvan Institute of Medical Research, Sydney

The Garvan Institute's Cancer Research Program and Peter
Wills Bioinformatics Centre is looking to fill the
position of a Cancer Senior Bioinformatics & Statistics
Research Officer.

The Garvan Institute is actively engaged in medical
research into major human diseases involving molecular,
cellular, genetic, epigenetic and clinical research. The
Cancer Research Program is an integrated series of
strongly interactive Research Groups undertaking research
aimed at increasing the international knowledge base on
the development, progression, treatment and prevention of
human cancers.
The Peter Wills Bioinformatics Centre (PWBC) at the Garvan
Institute collaborates with researchers in a wide range of
bioinformatics areas including analysis and housing of
microarray data, structural bioinformatics and clinical
data management.

Role: The role offers an exciting opportunity to work
alongside bioinformaticians in the PWBC and experimental
scientists in the Garvan's Cancer Research Program. Funded
by the NSW Cancer Institute the primary role of the Senior
Bioinformatics & Statistics Research Officer will be to
assist in the experimental design and analysis of array
experiments and clinical trial data. In particular
analysis of gene expression and DNA methylation patterns
in clinical samples is required. Candidates will have a
strong background in multi-univariate and Bayesian
statistics, and some experience in machine-learning
techniques. Knowledge of the R programming language and
experience with BioConductor is desirable. The successful
applicant will also be given freedom and encouragement to
further develop statistical techniques for data analysis.

Remuneration:  The position is available from October
2008.  It is a full-time fixed term appointment for one
year in the first instance with renewal subject to funding
and performance.  The remuneration package will be in the
range of $65-80 per annum, which includes employer
superannuation contributions of 14%.

Contact: Dr Warren Kaplan or email w.kaplan at garvan.org.au
to discuss the role.

Send applications to the Human Resource Manager, Garvan
Institute of Medical Research, 384 Victoria Street,
Darlinghurst, NSW 2010
Email: hr at garvan.org.au

Closing Date for Applications:  26th September 2008


Warren Kaplan PhD

Garvan Institute of Medical Research
Peter Wills Bioinformatics Centre
384 Victoria St            Tel:    +61 2 9295 8146
Darlinghurst, NSW 2010        Fax:    +61 2 9295  8538
Australia                email: w.kaplan at garvan.org.au
http://www.garvan.unsw.edu.au/bioinformatics