Bioinformatics Analyst

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.

You’ll join a dynamic and talented team where diversity and innovation thrive. Our Silver-tier status in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI), awarded in 2025, reflects our commitment to LGBTIQA+ inclusion, equity, and creating a safe, welcoming environment for all. We strive to be the university of choice for First Nations peoples, honouring Indigenous knowledge. Sustainability is central to our community and guided by clear, confident leadership, we are working toward an ambitious future with goals of net zero emissions and zero waste by 2030.

As well as the flexibility to maintain a work life balance, our staff enjoy a vibrant, natural campus with world-class facilities, along with a variety of benefits, including:

• 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

For further information, check out our benefits and services page!

Join us!

Please apply online via the Apply Now button, along with submitting the following documents to support your application -

• 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, Andrew.Gibson@murdoch.edu and quote JR105446 as the reference.

Applications Close on 11 September 2026 (11:59pm AWST)

The University reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time.

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.