Postdoc: Build Open-Source Multi-Omics Pipelines

University of Queensland; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

26 weeks paid parental leave

17.5% annual leave loading

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

University of Queensland seeks a Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Bioinformatics & Research Software Engineering) to lead computational infrastructure for LEARN, transforming omics data into reproducible workflows and models. Join a collaborative environment with biologists and chemists to develop open-source tools for data-driven bioprocess optimization.

The role emphasizes software engineering, pipeline automation, and high-impact publications, with opportunities for mentorship and

Qualifications

• Completion or near completion of a PhD with a substantial software development component.
• Proficiency in Python and software engineering practices (git, testing, packaging, docs).
• Experience building automated, reproducible pipelines (Snakemake, Nextflow, containerisation).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain reproducible computational workflows for fermentation and multi-omics data.
• Collaborate across disciplines and with industry clients to translate complex data into analytical capabilities.
• Supervise and support Honours/HDR student development where appropriate.
• Develop and deploy computational pipelines for phenotypic characterisation and client reporting.

Skills

Python

Software development

Git version control

Snakemake/Nextflow

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

PhD in bioinformatics or related field

Job description

University of Queensland seeks a Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Bioinformatics & Research Software Engineering) to lead computational infrastructure for LEARN, transforming omics data into reproducible workflows and models. Join a collaborative environment with biologists and chemists to develop open-source tools for data-driven bioprocess optimization.

The role emphasizes software engineering, pipeline automation, and high-impact publications, with opportunities for mentorship and