About The Team
The Personalised Medicine Centre is a collaborative research partnership Murdoch University and the Perron Institute, bringing together leading researchers and clinicians and to advance personalised medicine.
The Centre focuses on developing innovative treatments tailored to individual patients based on their unique genetic makeup and lifestyle.
Our research spans a range of critical health challenges, including genetic therapies, genomics, motor neurone disease, sepsis, immunogenomics, drug hypersensitivity, cognitive health, muscular dystrophy, and neurodegenerative disorders such as Parkinson's disease, myositis, and multiple sclerosis.
Your New Role
A key objective of the University's Research and Innovation Strategy is to provide the resources needed to support research excellence.
The establishment of a central medical genomics facility will strengthen Murdoch's nationally and internally recognised, fully accredited genomics capabilities, enhancing research and teaching across disciplines.
The Bioinformatics Analyst will primarily support the Drug Hypersensitivity Research Group, which investigates severe immune (T-cell)-mediated adverse drug reactions, including Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis (SJS/TEN).
The group's research spans the discovery of genetic (HLA) risk markers for prevention through to the integrated analysis of single-cell transcriptomic, T-cell receptor (TCR), and metabolomic data to improve diagnosis and treatment.
The successful candidate will contribute to cutting‐edge medical genomics research by developing, applying, and supporting bioinformatics tools and workflows, and by delivering analytical expertise across both population‐scale and single‐cell multi‐omics datasets.
Your key responsibilities will include
Analyse and interpret genomic, transcriptomic, and proteomic/metabolomic data using advanced bioinformatics tools and techniques
Develop, maintain, and support bioinformatics pipelines, while providing training and guidance to researchers and users
Ensure analyses meet accreditation standards and best practice, maintaining expertise in emerging bioinformatics technologies and methodologies
Please refer to the Position Description for further details.
What We Offer You
This Fixed Term (2 Years)



| Full Time (37.5 hours per week) attracts a starting salary of $93k (pro rata) plus 17% employer superannuation contributions.
The position is also eligible for salary step progression within the classification level in accordance with Murdoch University's Enterprise Agreement.
Benefits
Flexible work arrangements
Cultural Load and allowance - providing up to $8,944 per year to First Nations employees who are contributing cultural knowledge and perspectives beyond the scope of their role
Indigenous Language Allowance
Salary packaging options – such as purchasing leave, gym membership, car parking permit
Employee Assistance Program
On-campus services and facilities, such as a Childcare Centre, Gym, Vet Hospital, and Chiropractic Clinic
Documents Required
A cover letter including a statement addressing the selection criteria (with reference to the Position Description)
Your most recent resume (CV)
What you'll bring to the role
Bachelor of Science Degree in Molecular Biology, Computational Biology, Computer Science, or a related discipline or an equivalent combination of qualifications and experience
Strong knowledge of bioinformatics principles, with proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R
Experience developing and implementing bioinformatics analysis workflows and pipelines
Understanding of sequencing technologies and their application in life sciences research
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with researchers, clients, and multidisciplinary teams
Applicants should refer to the Position Description for further details on the work requirements, duties, skills and experience required for this role.
Applications sent by post or email will not be accepted.
Please note visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.




Please see the Applicant Guide for more information.
Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.
Contact Us
For enquiries about the opportunity on offer please reach out to Andrew Gibson, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, ****** and quote JR****** as the reference.
Applications Close on 11 September **** (11:59pm AWST).
The University reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time.
Equal Opportunities / Diversity Statements
Murdoch University acknowledges the different perspectives, skills and experience that people from different backgrounds bring to strengthen its workforce.
Murdoch University is committed to enhancing diversity in all its forms and strongly encourages suitably qualified candidates from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people with disability, people of CaLD background and people of diverse genders to apply for this important position.
Murdoch University values workplace diversity, promotes inclusion, and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, women, and individuals with disability.
Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.
At Murdoch, we pride ourselves on our diverse and vibrant workplace.
We are committed to the recruitment and development of skilled and passionate people, who want to make a difference to the world around them.
With more than 24,000 students and **** staff across 4 campuses in the Perth area as well as centres in Singapore and Dubai, Murdoch has an ambitious agenda both locally and internationally.
With solid links to government, business and the community, Murdoch University will help you discover how to make a difference.
When you join our University, you'll work alongside a team of hard‐working and dedicated professionals, while developing a fulfilling career in an inclusive and flexible workplace.
There's never been a better time to join us.
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📌 Bioinformatics Analyst (Brisbane)
🏢 MU Murdoch University
📍 Brisbane