Employment Type: Full Time- 35 hours per week

Duration: Up Until 31^st December 2025

Remuneration: $88 K-$117 k (based on experience) + 17% Super + Annual Leave Loading

Location: Kensington, Sydney NSW

To be successful you will hold Australian Working Rights or Australian Citizenship. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Why this role matters:

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Bioinformatician with a PhD and proven experience in cancer metallomics to join our cutting-edge research team.

The successful candidate will play a key role in analysing complex datasets related to the role of metals in cancer biology, driving innovative research in cancer diagnostics, treatment, and therapeutics. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of researchers, including experts in oncology, immunology, and computational biology, to advance our understanding of metal-targeted cancer therapies.

The role of Research Associate reports to the Associate Professor and has no direct reports.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and optimize bioinformatics pipelines to analyse large-scale omics datasets (e.g., transcriptomics, proteomics, and metallomics) for cancer research.
• Perform integrative analyses of metal-related cancer pathways and their impact on tumour biology, immune responses, and treatment resistance.
• Collaborate with experimental biologists and clinicians to validate computational findings in preclinical models and clinical samples.
• Apply machine learning and statistical methods to uncover novel biomarkers and therapeutic targets in cancer metallomics.
• Contribute to the preparation of manuscripts, grant proposals, and presentations at national and international conferences.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in bioinformatics, cancer research, and metallomics.

Skills Required:

• PhD in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or a related field with a focus on cancer research or metallomics.
• Proven experience in cancer metallomics, demonstrated through publications or relevant projects.
• Experience in spatial transcriptomics or single-cell RNA sequencing. (preferred)
• Familiarity with AI/ML applications in personalized cancer therapy. (preferred)
• Track record of successful collaboration on cross-institutional cancer research projects. (preferred)
• Strong proficiency in bioinformatics tools, programming languages (e.g., Python, R), and database management.
• Expertise in analysing high-throughput omics data (RNA-seq, proteomics, etc.) and developing statistical models for cancer research.
• Familiarity with cancer biology and the role of metals in cancer progression, immune evasion, and treatment resistance.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

To learn more about this position, and view the comprehensive skills and criteria list, a copy of the Position Description can be found by clicking on the position description button beneath our ad on JOBS@UNSW.

Benefits and Culture:

UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to a plethora of UNSW-perks including:​ 

• 17% Superannuation and leave loading​ 
• Flexible working ​ 
• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period​ 
• Access to lifelong learning and career development ​ 
• Progressive HR practices​ 

More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here.  

How to apply

Please click Apply now to submit your application online. Applications submitted via email will not be accepted.

Please provide a resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria (Skills Required in the advert) and interest in the role.  

To view the full position description, please click on the Position Description link below.

Contact

Aarti

Talent Acquisition Coordinator

a.aarti@unsw.edu.au

Applications close:  Wednesday 13^th November before 11:30 pm

UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.