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The Garvan Institute of Medical Research brings together world-leading researchers and clinicians, collaborating locally and globally, to improve human health. Our mission is to harness all the information encoded in our genome to better diagnose, treat, predict, and prevent disease. From the individual patient with rare disease to the many affected by complex, widespread illnesses, we are pioneering discoveries that impact our community. THE OPPORTUNITY We have a position available for an outstanding and motivated researcher to lead cutting-edge research into the cellular, metabolic, and microbial mechanisms of human intestinal disease. The candidate will hold a Ph.D., be proficient in spoken and written English, and ideally have postdoctoral experience with single-cell RNA sequencing analysis and expertise in immunology or intestinal biology. This position is within the laboratory of Dr. Kylie James at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research. The laboratory specializes in single-cell RNA sequencing, spatial transcriptomics, and computational pipelines applied to patient biospecimens to understand intestinal inflammation. Our research has demonstrated the cellular and microbial diversity of the human colon at steady-state and during IBD, providing insights into disease onset and progression. Our work is published in Nature, Nature Immunology, and preprint repositories. Salary & Employment Details Salary: Up to $120,100 + 14% super + salary packaging (depending on experience) Employment Type: 2-year fixed-term contract with potential extension BENEFITS Generous salary packaging options to maximize take-home pay Ongoing training and development opportunities Diverse, international research environment Flexible work arrangements Paid parental leave for both parents, including superannuation Additional leave options such as cultural, conference, community service, and study leave Discounted health insurance Lifestyle discounts with community partners WHAT YOU WILL DO ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Senior Research Officer will contribute significantly in the following areas, with performance levels progressing from SRO1 to SRO6: Research Excellence Lead research projects resulting in first or senior authorship in peer-reviewed journals, books, conference papers, and reports Contribute to productive research outcomes in team and collaborative projects, resulting in mid-authorships Gain national and international recognition through seminar and conference presentations Act as a named investigator on external research funding proposals Team Effort Supervise and mentor research students and junior staff Collaborate with research staff on project development Assist with administrative functions for lab operations Institute Contributions Participate in committees, training, mentoring, and activities promoting research culture Promote research links with external partners Engage in professional service and scientific societies Participate in promotional and fundraising events ABOUT YOU KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND QUALIFICATIONS The key skills and experience include: MD or PhD in immunology, gastroenterology, genomics, or related field Experience with genomic data analysis in R or Python Strong project management skills Excellent communication skills Strong problem-solving, analytical, and strategic thinking skills Interpersonal skills and ability to work in teams Leadership and mentoring skills (desirable) Experience with clinical pathology services (desirable) HOW TO APPLY Submit your application with a CV and cover letter as one document, explaining your interest in this role. We review applications as received and encourage both national and international applicants to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr