Expressions of Interest Paid Internship in Indigenous Genomics

South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute Limited; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 6,000 - 10,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Stipend up to $10,000

Job summary

SAHMRI invites Expressions of Interest for a 12-week paid internship in Indigenous genomics. The program is led by ALIGN and SAGC, offering hands-on genomics lab training and a practical project focused on Aboriginal health research in SA.

Applicants should identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and be an undergraduate or postgraduate student, professional, or researcher seeking placement in genomics. Time commitment is full-time or part-time up to 12 weeks.

Qualifications

• Must identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
• Undergraduate or postgraduate student, professional or researcher seeking practical placement in genomics.
• Background in biology, genetics, biotechnology, health and medical sciences or related field.
• Prior knowledge of or exposure to a laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a full-time 12-week paid internship in genomics.
• Hands-on lab training in genomics and learning sequencing processes.
• Conduct a small genomics project as part of the internship.

Skills

Indigenous identity

Student or researcher

Biology/Genetics background

Lab experience exposure

Education

Undergraduate/Postgraduate student

Job description

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Expressions of Interest Paid Internship in Indigenous Genomics

Expressions of Interest -Paid Internship in Indigenous Genomics

About the role

The Australian Alliance for Indigenous Genomics (ALIGN) is an MRFF-funded initiative aimed at enhancing Indigenous leadership in genomics, research, and healthcare to address the disparities experienced by Australia’s First Peoples. ALIGN is a national partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stakeholders, and communities, clinical services and researchers. The South Australian node of ALIGN is led by researchers based in the Aboriginal Health Equity Unit (Wardliparingga) at the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI) and at the South Australian Genomics Centre (SAGC), a national genomics facility also based at SAHMRI.

SAGC – in conjunction with ALIGN and Wardliparingga – are seeking expressions of interest from Indigenous students, researchers or professionals to participate in a full time 12-week paid internship in genomics commencing December 2026. The internship will provide opportunities for hands-on lab training in genomics; to learn how genomic sequencing is conducted; to conduct a small genomics project; and to expand your knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal health research in SA.

The successful candidate will:

• Identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
• Be an undergraduate or postgraduate student, professional or researcher looking for practical placement experience in genomics.
• Have a background in biology, genetics, biotechnology, health and medical sciences or another relevant discipline and want to expand their knowledge in Indigenous genomics.
• Have prior knowledge of or exposure to a laboratory environment.Be available to undertake the placement.

For questions or more information please contact: Cara Fraser [e-mail]

Up to $10,000 per internship.

Time commitment: Full-time or part-time available up to a total of 10-12 weeks.

At SAHMRI, we live our commitment to equity and diversity every day: respecting people as individuals and valuing differences to create a working environment that is fair and flexible, promotes personal and professional growth and benefits from the capabilities of a diverse workforce.

SAHMRI is located on Kaurna Country. We pay respects to the Kaurna people of the Adelaide Plains and to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We are committed to embracing knowledge and culture as we continue our working journey to incorporate Aboriginal health research across all of our themes and further reconciliation.

(Learning and knowledge are the pathway to alter the mind)