Job Details
Role type: Full-time; Fixed-term (12 months)
Faculty: Science
School: School of BioSciences
Salary: Level A: AUD $87,266 - $118,416 p.a. Level B: AUD $124,656 - $148,023 p.a.
Superannuation: 17% superannuation.
Role Summary
Pioneer genome-to-phenotype insights in avian development.
Collaborate daily with developmental biologists and industry partners.
Build an independent research profile in a world-leading science faculty.
What you will deliver
Design and implement functional genomics experiments and analyses, including single-cell, chromatin accessibility and multi-omics datasets.
Develop, optimise and document reproducible computational pipelines in R, Python and HPC or cloud environments.
Collaborate with developmental biologists to interpret genomic findings, validate results and address key evolutionary questions.
Support and mentor PhD and Master's students in bioinformatics analyses, data visualisation and best-practice workflows.
Contribute to manuscripts, reports, funding proposals and regular presentations for academic, industry and public audiences.
What you may be a great fit if you
Hold a PhD in computational biology, bioinformatics, biology, computer science, or related quantitative discipline.
Bring at least two years' bioinformatics experience in functional genomics, multi-omics, comparative genomics or statistical genomics.
Demonstrate strong scripting skills using Python, R and Linux-based HPC or cloud environments for large datasets.
Produce and curate genomic resources, using version control and reproducible workflows to support collaborative, team-based projects.
Collaborate effectively with wet-lab scientists,



communicating complex results clearly to diverse stakeholders and industry partners.
Show a developing track record of high-quality publications and ambition to build an academic research career.
What we offer you!
Build future financial security with 17% superannuation.
Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being.
Career development opportunities, including access to tailored programs such as Academic Women in Leadership and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning.
Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave and cultural leave.
Salary packaging and access to discounted services including Bupa health insurance and unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company.
Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program.
Your new team – School of BioSciences
You will join the Trait Reconstruction Engineering and Experimentation (TREE) Lab within the School of BioSciences.
Our researchers blend developmental biology, genomics and evolutionary biology to understand how genomes shape organismal form.
Located in the Faculty of Science,



we collaborate widely across campus and with international industry partners.
You will be supported by a collegial, multidisciplinary workplace that values curiosity, teamwork, diversity and inclusive excellence.
Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation.
The diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences.
Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb.
We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing adjustments throughout.
We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities.
Learn more about how we support an accessible recruitment process.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians.
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Application essentials
You must have current valid work rights for Australia.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
A Working with Children Check is required for all positions.
If successful, we will guide you through the process and reimburse you.
Application deadline
Applications close: 21st September, 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.
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📌 Research Fellow In Computational Biology / Functional Genomics (Melbourne)
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