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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 individual patients with rare diseases to those affected by widespread illnesses, we are pioneering discoveries across impactful diseases. 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 ideal 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 Dr. Kylie James''s laboratory at the Garvan Institute, which 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 unprecedented insights into disease onset and progression. Our work has been published in Nature, Nature Immunology, and preprints. Salary & Benefits Salary: Up to $120,100 + 14% super + salary packaging (depending on experience) Employment Type: 2-year fixed-term contract with potential extension Benefits include: Generous salary packaging to maximize take-home pay Opportunities for ongoing training and development Flexible work arrangements Paid parental leave for both parents, including paid superannuation Additional leave options for personal needs 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 publications, conference presentations, and research reports Contribute to collaborative research outcomes and team publications Gain national and international recognition through seminars and conference presentations Serve as a named investigator on external research proposals Team Effort Supervise and mentor research students and junior staff Collaborate on research projects and assist with lab operations Institute Contributions Participate in committees, training, and mentoring activities Promote research links with external partners Engage in professional service and scientific societies Participate in promotion and fundraising events ABOUT YOU Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications Ph.D. in immunology, gastroenterology, genomics, or related field Experience with genomics data analysis in R or Python Strong project management skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Leadership and team management experience (desirable) Experience with clinical pathology services (desirable) HOW TO APPLY Submit your application with a CV and cover letter explaining your interest. We review applications as received and encourage both national and international applicants to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr