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The Opportunity

• Bring your knowledge of Biostatistics, statistical modelling, and molecular diagnostics in research
• Supportive, rewarding, inclusive and truly flexible environment.
• Join CSIRO - Australia's National Science and Innovation Agency!

CSIRO’s Health and Biosecurity Business Unit is dedicated to conducting scientific research that develops products and services to address the complexity and interdependencies of human, animal and environmental health and biosecurity challenges to provide benefits to Australia and the world.

CSIRO Health and Biosecurity is seeking a Research Scientist/Engineer to join their Molecular Diagnostics team based at the Westmead Health Precinct. The team is currently developing novel diagnostic tools and ex-vivo technologies for cancer, metabolic disease, Alzheimer’s disease and acute brain trauma and is seeking an enthusiastic Research Scientist/Engineer to contribute collaboratively by undertaking biostatistical analysis for strategic projects within the Business Unit.

You’ll have the opportunity to utilise and build your biostatistics skills to assist and lead projects in biomarker identification, in silico modelling of biological platforms and work collaboratively with a talented molecular biology team to complete technical validation of new intellectual property. You’ll get exposed to a wide range of cutting-edge technologies pertaining to clinical diagnostics translation and contribute to the development of the next-generation digital molecular biology laboratory – how exciting is that!  

Your duties will include:

• Using biostatistics and feature selection for biomarker development to assist IP development for a range of projects
• Using statistical modelling to assist with the development of ex vivo models for preclinical applications
• Providing statistical input into the design of preclinical and clinical trials to validate biomarker assays in the appropriate clinical cohort
• Contributing to the development of a digital molecular biology lab for clinical diagnostic translation
• Assisting in the planning and preparation of research proposals and carrying out research investigations, requiring originality, creativity and innovation.
• Preparing detailed design proposals and experimental protocols by selecting the most profitable line of attack upon a problem
• Recognising opportunities for innovation and generating new theoretical perspectives by pursuing new ideas/approaches and networking with scientific colleagues across a range of disciplines.
• Identifying further opportunities which arise from research and initiating new lines of research.

Location: Westmead, Sydney, NSW

Salary: AU$102k – AU$111k plus up to 15.4% superannuation

Tenure: Specified Team of up to 3 years / Full-time

Reference: 88042

To be considered you will need:

• A PhD (or an equivalent combination of qualifications and research experience) in a relevant field such as biostatistics, computer science or a related discipline with comparable experience
• Demonstrated experience in advanced statistical analysis and modelling in biomarker development studies and clinical diagnostics applications
• Demonstrated experience in the application of statistical modelling to correlate experimental outcomes with clinical or phenotypic data
• Proven proficiency in modern coding languages for statistical computing (R, Python, Julia preferred)
• Prior knowledge of, and demonstrated application of design of experiment (DoE) principles for molecular assay design and -omics experiments
• Demonstrated ability to undertake original, creative and innovative research by generating and pursuing novel ideas and solutions to scientific research problems.
• Demonstrated publication history of authorship on scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals and/or reports, grant applications or inventorship on patent applications.

For full details about this role please review the Position Description.

Eligibility

Applications for this position are open to Australian/ New Zealand citizens, Australian permanent residents and Australian temporary residents currently residing in Australia with a valid working visa to cover the length of the specified term position without the requirement of visa sponsorship from CSIRO.

Appointment to this role is subject to the provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.

To enter a CSIRO site, CSIRO will require you to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19 (or show a valid medical exemption from vaccination). If you are unable to meet this requirement, then you must return a negative result on a Rapid Antigen Test (within 48 hours prior to attending site) and wear a face mask whilst on the CSIRO site. These requirements apply if you are attending a CSIRO site as part of a recruitment process.

Flexible Working Arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. 

Diversity and Inclusion

We are working hard to recruit people representing the diversity across our society, and ensure that all our people feel supported to do their best work and feel empowered to let their ideas flourish. 

About CSIRO

At CSIRO Australia's national science agency, we solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. We put the safety and wellbeing of our people above all else and earn trust everywhere because we only deal in facts. We collaborate widely and generously and deliver solutions with real impact. 

Join us and start creating tomorrow today!

How to Apply

Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.

Applications Close

31 October 2022, 11:00pm AEST