Lead Marine Genomics Research Fellow

The University of Western Australia; Crawley; On-site; GBP 71,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Australian university is seeking a Senior Research Fellow for the OceanOmics Centre in Crawley, WA. The role involves leading research projects in marine genomics, optimizing genomic tools, and collaborating with a diverse team to advance ocean conservation. The successful candidate will require a PhD in a relevant field, experience in marine fieldwork, and a strong background in molecular biology. This position offers a full-time fixed-term appointment with a competitive salary and opportunities for international collaboration.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in marine biology and a PhD in a relevant discipline.
• Experience in designing and leading research projects focused on genomic tools.
• Experience in planning and conducting marine fieldwork and data recording.
• Advanced understanding of molecular biology and NGS workflows.
• Experience in deriving insights from large genomic datasets.

Responsibilities

• Lead research projects in marine genomics and whole genome sequencing.
• Develop laboratory workflows for genome analysis and conservation programs.
• Collaborate with local and global partners on impactful research.

Skills

Marine biology

Genomics

Bioinformatics

Molecular ecology

Data analysis

Education

PhD in relevant discipline

Tools

Next-generation sequencing (NGS)

Laboratory robotics

Job description

A leading Australian university is seeking a Senior Research Fellow for the OceanOmics Centre in Crawley, WA. The role involves leading research projects in marine genomics, optimizing genomic tools, and collaborating with a diverse team to advance ocean conservation. The successful candidate will require a PhD in a relevant field, experience in marine fieldwork, and a strong background in molecular biology. This position offers a full-time fixed-term appointment with a competitive salary and opportunities for international collaboration.