Python Job: Associate Research Assistant

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The School of Biotechnology & Biomolecular Science (BABS) teaches undergraduates, mentors postgraduate research students and conducts research in the disciplines of biotechnology, biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, microbiology, environmental microbiology, medical microbiology and immunology.

A Postdoctoral Research Associate is expected to contribute towards the research effort of UNSW and to develop their research expertise through the pursuit of defined projects relevant to their particular field of research.

This position is primarily funded by a Discovery Grant from the Australian Research Council. The funded project aims to understand the emergence of new infectious diseases as a function of both microbial evolution and cultural shifts in human populations. It combines the development of new mathematical models with the analysis of epidemiological and anthropological data. The role of Postdoctoral Research Associate will work within the Tanaka research group and will also work cooperatively with other research groups within and external to UNSW.

About the role

• $98K - $106K plus 17% Superannuation and annual leave loading
• Fixed Term – 2 years
• Full time (35 hours)

The position reports to Professor Mark Tanaka and has no direct reports.

Specific responsibilities for this role include:

• Contribute independently or as a team member in collaborative research with a focus to enhance the quality of research outcomes in the discipline area of mathematical and computational biology.
• Conduct research (as per the norms of the discipline) and/or enable research teams to create scholarly output that is recognised by peers.
• Undertake specific research project/s under the guidance of a research leader and contribute to development of research activities.
• Support the dissemination of research outcomes through appropriate channels and outlets, especially peer reviewed publications in leading international journals.
• Undertake discipline-appropriate research activities, e.g. surveys, literature reviews, data gathering and analysis of results using statistical methods, developing new mathematical models of microbial evolution and/or population dynamics, computer simulation or mathematical analysis of models.
• Participate in and/or present at conferences and/or workshops relevant to the project as required.
• Assist with the supervision of research students in the research area where required.
• Take an active role in the effective operation of the research group, for example by organising and/or attending meetings, and assisting with maintaining computing and other resources in the group.
• Align with and actively demonstrate the UNSW Values in Action: Our Behaviours and the UNSW Code of Conduct.
• Cooperate with all health and safety policies and procedures of the university and take all reasonable care to ensure that your actions or omissions do not impact on the health and safety of yourself or others.

About the successful applicant
(Selection Criteria)

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A PhD in a discipline related to theoretical biology, such as bioinformatics, statistics, physics, engineering or computer science, and/or relevant work experience in mathematical modelling or biostatistics.
• Proven commitment to proactively keeping up to date with discipline knowledge and developments.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake high quality academic research and conduct independent research with limited supervision.
• Demonstrated track record of publications and conference presentations relative to opportunity.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships.
• Evidence of highly developed interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact with a diverse range of stakeholders and students.
• Proficiency in the use of Unix-like systems such as Linux and computer languages such as R or python.
• An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
• Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.

You should systematically address the selection criteria listed within the position description in your application.

For informal queries, please see the below contact details.

Otherwise, please apply online - applications will not be accepted if sent directly to the contact listed.

Contact:
Mark Tanaka
E: [email protected]

Applications close: June 9th, 2022

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