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Job date: 2014-11-17
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Company : University of Queensland Country : Role : Research Scientist
Job date: 2014-11-17
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Company : University of Queensland Country : Role : Research Scientist
Job Description:
The Queensland Brain Institute (QBI) was established as a research institute of the University of Queensland in 2003. The Institute is now operating out of a new state-of-the-art facility and houses 33 Principal Investigators with strong international reputations. The QBI is one of the largest neuroscience institutes in the world dedicated to understanding the mechanisms underlying brain function. Details of the current QBI interdisciplinary research programs can be found at http://www.qbi.uq.edu.au.
The role: Multiple roles are available to work within the highly successful Centre for Neurogenetics and Statistical Genomics, headed by Professors Peter Visscher and Naomi Wray. The appointee/s will work on the application and development of novel statistical genetics methods to aid our understanding of the genetic basis of common disease. There are opportunities to work with large population-based data sets and to be part of research teams, to address individually developed and collaboratively generated research questions, and to supervise honours, masters and doctoral students. The appointee/s will be supported in the development of independently driven research objectives.
The person: Applicants should possess PhD qualifications in relevant disciplines e.g. quantitative genetics, statistics, epidemiology, bioinformatics or other relevant areas. You should also have a strong desire to develop a successful and highly productive research career in quantitative genetics, good general research skills, excellent statistical and analytic skills, very good writing abilities, and the capacity to work with multidisciplinary research teams.
Remuneration: This is a full-time, fixed term appointment at Academic level A or B for up to 36 months in the first instance, commensurate with qualification, skills and experience. The remuneration package will be in the range of:
Academic Level A - $74,625 - $80,107 p.a., plus employer superannuation contributions of up to 17% (total package will be in the range $87,312- $93,725 p.a.)
Academic Level B - $84,323 - $100,134 p.a., plus employer superannuation contributions of up to 17% (total package will be in the range $98,658 - $117,156 p.a.)
Contact: To discuss this role please contact Professor Peter Visscher / Professor Naomi Wray / Dr Joseph Powell on +61 7 3346 6348 or peter.visscher@uq.edu.au / naomi.wray@uq.edu.au / joseph.powell@uq.edu.au.
To submit an application for this role, go to http://www.uq.edu.au/uqjobs/ and use the Apply button. All applicants must supply the following documents: Cover letter, Resume and Selection Criteria responses.
Job No: 496673
Applications close: 27 November 2014
UQ is an equal opportunity employer.
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The Queensland Brain Institute (QBI) was established as a research institute of the University of Queensland in 2003. The Institute is now operating out of a new state-of-the-art facility and houses 33 Principal Investigators with strong international reputations. The QBI is one of the largest neuroscience institutes in the world dedicated to understanding the mechanisms underlying brain function. Details of the current QBI interdisciplinary research programs can be found at http://www.qbi.uq.edu.au.
The role: Multiple roles are available to work within the highly successful Centre for Neurogenetics and Statistical Genomics, headed by Professors Peter Visscher and Naomi Wray. The appointee/s will work on the application and development of novel statistical genetics methods to aid our understanding of the genetic basis of common disease. There are opportunities to work with large population-based data sets and to be part of research teams, to address individually developed and collaboratively generated research questions, and to supervise honours, masters and doctoral students. The appointee/s will be supported in the development of independently driven research objectives.
The person: Applicants should possess PhD qualifications in relevant disciplines e.g. quantitative genetics, statistics, epidemiology, bioinformatics or other relevant areas. You should also have a strong desire to develop a successful and highly productive research career in quantitative genetics, good general research skills, excellent statistical and analytic skills, very good writing abilities, and the capacity to work with multidisciplinary research teams.
Remuneration: This is a full-time, fixed term appointment at Academic level A or B for up to 36 months in the first instance, commensurate with qualification, skills and experience. The remuneration package will be in the range of:
Academic Level A - $74,625 - $80,107 p.a., plus employer superannuation contributions of up to 17% (total package will be in the range $87,312- $93,725 p.a.)
Academic Level B - $84,323 - $100,134 p.a., plus employer superannuation contributions of up to 17% (total package will be in the range $98,658 - $117,156 p.a.)
Contact: To discuss this role please contact Professor Peter Visscher / Professor Naomi Wray / Dr Joseph Powell on +61 7 3346 6348 or peter.visscher@uq.edu.au / naomi.wray@uq.edu.au / joseph.powell@uq.edu.au.
To submit an application for this role, go to http://www.uq.edu.au/uqjobs/ and use the Apply button. All applicants must supply the following documents: Cover letter, Resume and Selection Criteria responses.
Job No: 496673
Applications close: 27 November 2014
UQ is an equal opportunity employer.
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