Bioinformatician – International training and research

Role type: Full-time; Fixed-term (12 months)
Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department/ School:  Department of Microbiology and Immunology, School of Biomedical Sciences
Salary: $124,656 – $148,023 p.a. plus 17% super 

• Deliver regional bioinformatics capacity building / drive genomics-informed infectious disease surveillance / collaborate with global public health partners

• Apply now to shape pathogen genomics capacity and drive impactful public health responses across the region.
• Investing in you – 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities. 

The University of Melbourne 
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Your next career opportunity 
In this role, you will develop and deliver bioinformatics training that underpins genomic surveillance across the Asia-Pacific.
You will collaborate with global partners to deploy analysis pipelines and translate genomics into public health action.
You will also contribute to high-impact research and shape policy and practice in pathogen genomics.

What you will deliver: 

• Design and deliver bioinformatics training and capacity building programmes for regional public health genomics teams.
• Implement, maintain and optimise analysis pipelines and platforms supporting pathogen genomics in public health laboratories.
• Contribute to translational research, funding applications and publications in microbial genomics and genomic epidemiology.
• Build and nurture communities of practice, mentoring students, postdoctoral researchers and regional partners.
• Represent the Centre in national and international forums, informing policy and best practice in genomic surveillance.

You may be a great fit if you: 

• Hold a PhD, Masters or equivalent in bioinformatics, computational biology or a closely related discipline.
• Bring at least five years' bioinformatics and genomics experience, ideally in microbiology or infectious diseases.
• Demonstrate proficiency installing, managing and troubleshooting bioinformatics pipelines, tools and data storage or compute environments.
• Communicate complex genomic analyses clearly through high-quality data visualisation, publications and presentations.
• Possess experience delivering training or teaching in bioinformatics or genomics for diverse scientific and public health audiences.
• Show willingness to travel, collaborate internationally and contribute to capacity building in low-resource settings.

For further information please refer to the attached PD. 

What we offer you! 
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfilment, including: 

• Build future financial security with 17% superannuation
• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being 
• Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning

• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave, cultural leave, and menstruation and menopause leave.

• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company 

• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program 

For more information check out our benefits page! 

Your new team

You will join the Department of Microbiology and Immunology within the School of Biomedical Sciences.
Based at the Doherty Institute, the Centre for Pathogen Genomics unites experts in genomics, epidemiology and public health.
You will work in a collaborative, values-driven environment that advances human health through cutting-edge research, training and translation.

Be Yourself 
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. The diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb.

We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. Learn more about how we support an accessible recruitment process.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants 
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Visit our Indigenous staff page to learn more about our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.
  
Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at korin-korin@unimelb.edu.au.

Application essentials:

• Visit "apply with us" to learn more about the process, including tips and FAQs.
• You must have current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
• A Working with Children Check is required for all positions. If successful, we will guide you through the process and reimburse you.
• Please upload your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and experience as part of the application process.
• Please upload your responses to the Selection Criteria, found in the Position Description. Learn more about responding to Selection Criteria

Want to know more?

• For queries related to this specific position, contact Torsten Seemann at t.seemann@unimelb.edu.au
• For questions related to our recruitment process email Tara at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au
• For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard on +61 3 9035 3218 or at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments').

Apply today, and join a community that’s shaping the future.

Applications close: 15 November 2026 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone. 

Position Description: 

JR-019680 Bioinformatician – International training and research-PD .pdf

JR-019680 Bioinformatician – International training and research-PD .docx