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Bioinformatic Software Engineer - Kinghorn Centre for Clinical Genomics

Job No: GC303

Location: Darlinghurst

No. of Vacancies: 1

Closing Date: 29 Jul 2016 AEST

At Garvan our research is focused upon understanding the role of genes and molecular and cellular processes in health and disease as the basis for developing future preventions, treatments and cures. Our scientists are researchers who work towards making significant breakthroughs in scientific discovery to positively impact human health.

Our engineers are no different. Like the scientists at Garvan, our engineers are researchers and developers. They are experts in computer science with a passion for discovery and innovation coupled with curious and inquisitive minds – not just code writers.

The opportunity:

This opportunity is for a talented and motivated Bioinformatics Software Engineer with a strong background in computer science, next-generation sequencing data analysis and a passion for learning about clinical genomics to join KCCG’s Production and Clinical Informatics team.

This position will involve:

Operation of production and clinical genome sequencing pipelines
Troubleshooting issues in a production sequencing environment
Proactively investigating and improving pipeline performance

Required Skills and Experience

BSc (or equivalent) in Bioinformatics, Computer Science or related field
A strong background with analysis of next-generation sequencing data essential
Experience with programming fundamentals, algorithms and system design essential
Demonstrated experience with Linux command line and scripting languages (Python, Bash, R or other) essential
Excellent problem solving abilities
Strong attention to detail
Ability to work independently
Excellent verbal and written communications skills

The Institute

The Garvan Institute of Medical Research, renowned for innovation and excellence, is building its next generation data analysis infrastructure to unlock the secrets of the genome and ultimately transform health care. Garvan’s genome factory sequences 150 Human Genomes every 3 days (18000 genomes per year), and at over 100 Gigabytes per genome we annually generate more than 1.5 Petabytes of raw data that needs to be analysed by data scientists.

Garvan is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified applications to apply for this position.

How to apply:

Please submit your application by visiting our career site: www.garvan.org.au/careers

In addition to your CV and cover letter please also attach relevant qualifications.

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Bioinformatic Software Engineer - Kinghorn Centre for Clinical Genomics

Job No: GC303 Location: Darlinghurst No. of Vacancies: 1 Closing Date: 29 Jul 2016 AEST

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Job No: GC303

Location: Darlinghurst

No. of Vacancies: 1

Closing Date: 29 Jul 2016 AEST