Senior Technical Officer (Bioinformatics)

About the role

Monash University is recruiting a Senior Technical Officer (Bioinformatics) for the Clayton campus, joining the Monash Genomics and Bioinformatics Platform. The role provides expert bioinformatics advice and analytical support for projects covering bulk sequencing, single-cell RNA-seq, spatial transcriptomics, epigenomics, metagenomics and emerging or customised approaches. It is a continuing part-time appointment (0.5 FTE) with a salary of $110,527-$121,227 per year at HEW level 07, plus 17% employer superannuation.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and deliver complex, end-to-end bioinformatics analyses, turning biological research questions into robust and reproducible analytical strategies.
• Apply expertise in single-cell RNA-seq, spatial transcriptomics, bulk sequencing, metagenomics and epigenomics to large-scale biological datasets.
• Work with researchers and multidisciplinary teams to interpret results, troubleshoot analytical challenges and give technical advice.
• Develop and deliver bioinformatics training, workshops and resources, and help grow a faculty-wide bioinformatics community of practice.
• Contribute to workflows, technical services, quality assurance and continuous improvement across the platform.
• Build collaborations and networks across Monash University to share knowledge and support high-impact research.

Required profile

• A relevant postgraduate qualification in bioinformatics, computational biology, computer science, biostatistics, genomics or a related discipline, with substantial relevant experience.
• Demonstrated end-to-end experience in bulk, single-cell and/or spatial transcriptomics, including complex data analysis and interpretation.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving ability, applying computational, statistical and experimental design principles and resolving data-quality and analytical issues.
• Strong communication and relationship management skills, able to explain complex bioinformatics concepts to researchers and stakeholders.

Required skills

• Extensive use of R and/or Python for bioinformatics and large-scale biological datasets.
• Strong Linux/Unix experience and reproducible workflows using version control, workflow managers, environments and/or containers.

The application closes on 10 November 2026. Candidates must complete pre-employment and background checks. Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements.