Senior Technical Officer

Monash; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 111,000 - 121,000; Part time

Job summary

Monash University is seeking a Senior Technical Officer (Bioinformatics) to provide expert bioinformatics advice and analytical support for projects like bulk sequencing, single-cell RNA-seq and spatial transcriptomics. You will lead complex analyses, translate research questions into robust workflows and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams at Clayton campus.

You will develop training and resources to grow bioinformatics capability, contribute to platform services, and build collaborations

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification in bioinformatics or related field.
• Extensive experience with R and/or Python for large datasets.
• End-to-end bioinformatics analyses in bulk, single-cell or spatial transcriptomics.
• Experience in Linux/Unix and reproducible workflows.
• Strong communication with researchers and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver complex, end-to-end bioinformatics analyses.
• Apply advanced expertise in single-cell RNA-seq, spatial transcriptomics, bulk sequencing, metagenomics, epigenomics and other high-throughput datasets.
• Collaborate with researchers to interpret results and troubleshoot analytical challenges.
• Develop and deliver bioinformatics training and resources for the research community.
• Contribute to development of workflows, technical services and QA practices.
• Build collaborations across Monash University to support knowledge sharing.

Skills

Bioinformatics expertise

R and/or Python

Single-cell analysis

Linux/Unix environments

Reproducible workflows

Communication & collaboration

Education

Postgraduate qualification in bioinformatics or related field

Tools

Git

Workflow management

Containers

Job description

Senior Technical Officer

Job No.: 697283

Location: Clayton campus

Employment Type: Part-time, fraction (0.5)

Duration: Continuing appointment

Remuneration: $110,527 - $121,227 pa HEW Level 07 (plus 17% employer superannuation)

• Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
• Join our inclusive, collaborative community
• Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them

The Opportunity

As the Senior Technical Officer (Bioinformatics), you will provide expert bioinformatics advice and analytical support for a wide range of projects involving bulk sequencing, single-cell RNA-seq, spatial transcriptomics, epigenomics, metagenomics and emerging or customised approaches.

What you'll do

• Lead and deliver complex, end-to-end bioinformatics analyses, translating biological research questions into robust and reproducible analytical strategies.
• Apply advanced expertise in single-cell RNA-seq, spatial transcriptomics, bulk sequencing, metagenomics, epigenomics and other high-throughput biological datasets.
• Work closely with researchers and multidisciplinary teams to interpret complex results, troubleshoot analytical challenges and provide expert technical advice.
• Develop and deliver bioinformatics training, workshops and resources to build capability across the research community and contribute to the continued development and growth of a Faculty-wide bioinformatics community of practice.
• Contribute to the development of innovative workflows, technical services, quality assurance practices and continuous improvement initiatives across the Platform.
• Build strong collaborations and networks across Monash University, supporting knowledge sharing and high-impact research.

What you'll bring

• A relevant postgraduate qualification in bioinformatics, computational biology, computer science, biostatistics, genomics or a related discipline, together with substantial relevant experience.
• Extensive experience using R and/or Python for bioinformatics and the analysis of large-scale biological datasets.
• Demonstrated end-to‑end experience in bulk, single-cell and/or spatial transcriptomics, including complex data analysis and interpretation.
• Strong experience working in Linux/Unix environments and developing reproducible bioinformatics workflows using version control, workflow management, environments and/or container technologies.
• Advanced analytical and problem‑solving capability, including applying computational, statistical and experimental design principles, evaluating methods and resolving complex data‑quality and analytical issues.
• Highly developed communication, consultation and relationship management skills, with the ability to translate complex bioinformatics concepts for researchers and stakeholders with varying levels of computational expertise.

Join a collaborative research environment

This is an opportunity to work at the intersection of cutting‑edge bioinformatics, genomics and biomedical research, supporting researchers to turn complex biological data into meaningful insights.

You will join a collaborative and forward‑thinking environment where your expertise will contribute not only to individual research projects, but also to building bioinformatics capability, advancing technical services and enabling innovation across Monash University.

If you are an experienced bioinformatician who enjoys solving complex problems, working collaboratively and applying emerging technologies to biomedical research, we encourage you to apply.

About Monash University

At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something ground breaking – a place where great things happen.

We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

Some 20,000 staff work for Monash around the world. We have 95,000 students, four Australian campuses, and campuses in Malaysia and Indonesia. We also have a major presence in India and China, and a significant centre and research foundation in Italy.

In our short history, we have skyrocketed through global university rankings and established ourselves consistently among the world's best tertiary institutions. We rank in the world’s top-50 universities in rankings including the QS World University Rankings 2026.

Learn more about Monash.

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Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at [e-mail] in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.

Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.

Enquiries: Professor Wei Shi, Scientific Director, Monash Genomics and Bioinformatics Platform, [e-mail]

Position Description: Senior Technical Officer

Applications Close: Tuesday 10 November 2026, 11:55pm AEDT