Role type: Full time; Fixed term
Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences (MDHS)
Department: Microbiology and Immunology
Salary: Level A.6 - $110,319 p.a. plus 17% super

Conduct advanced research in spatial biology / Collaborate with leading experts / Enhance your computational analysis skills

Apply now to contribute to pioneering research in cellular communication and advance your career in spatial biology!

Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

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Your next career opportunity
As a Research Officer at the Peter Doherty Institute, you will delve into cellular communication in human organs, focusing on bioinformatic analysis of spatial transcriptomic and multiplex imaging data. You will have the opportunity to develop and apply specialised experimental procedures, contributing to vital research that defines cell types and molecular interactions shaping human spleen function. This role offers you the chance to enhance your computational skills and collaborate with a team dedicated to innovation and excellence in research.

Your responsibilities will include:

Conduct Innovative Research: Assist with experiments and generate spatial transcriptomic and multiplexed imaging data from tissues.

Advance Computational Analysis: Perform computational analysis, including cell segmentation, transcript assignment, and 3D spatial data analysis.]

Contribute to Data Visualisation: Develop immersive data visualisation platforms and maintain detailed records of experiments conducted.

Engage with the Research Community: Assist with data preparation for publication and actively participate in departmental seminars and meetings.

You may be a great fit if:You are a passionate researcher with a PhD in bioinformatics, data science, immunology, or cell biology, possessing strong organisational skills and expertise in computational analysis of spatial transcriptomic data.

You may also:

• Have expertise in computational analysis of spatial transcriptomic data.

• Have experience with image analysis tools, such as cell segmentation algorithms.

• Possess a strong publication record in the field.

• Demonstrate excellent organisational and communication skills.

• Be able to work both autonomously and collaboratively, with a strong ability to multitask.

Your new team – The Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity

The Doherty Institute is a world-class institute combining research in infectious disease and immunity with teaching excellence, reference laboratory diagnostic services, epidemiology and clinical services. It is a joint venture between the University of Melbourne and Melbourne Health.

A new, purpose-built building for the Doherty Institute was completed in early 2014. The members of the Doherty include the Department of Microbiology and Immunology and the Microbiological Diagnostic Unit Public Health Laboratory of the University of Melbourne, the Victorian Nosocomial Infection Surveillance System, The Victorian Infectious Diseases Reference Laboratory, The Victorian Infectious Diseases Service, and The World Health Organisation Collaborating Centre for Reference and Research on Influenza.

Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We believe 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.

Please note: Visa sponsorship may be available for the right candidate.

A Working with Children Check (WWCC) is required for all positions. If successful, we'll guide you through the WWCC application process during onboarding and reimburse the cost.