(Level B) $114,917 - $135,932 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.

Fixed term, full time position for 33 Months available immediately!

This position will lead PSBA’s bioinformatics services and activities. The role will be responsible for managing bioinformatics projects and delivering bioinformatics outcomes that align with Plant Synthetic Biology Australia’s (PSBA) service offerings and will operate with a degree of autonomy. The role will design and oversee bioinformatics pipelines, develop new service offerings and improve methodologies in collaboration with the PSBA team.

This role will need to translate complex data into actionable insights and interact with customers from time to time to ensure PSBA service offerings meet their requirements and will assist with implementation and streamlining organisational processes and will liaise with all PSBA AU staff to make sure the facilities run efficiently, and ensure staff and students adopt a community of practise for facility operations.

Plant Synthetic Biology Australia (PSBA) consists of a network of national facilities with nodes at Adelaide University, Australian National University, La Trobe University and University of Western Australia. PSBA provides plant synthetic biology infrastructure and expertise to drive accelerated gains in agricultural productivity, and development of new products through environmentally sustainable bio-manufacturing.

The Adelaide node of PSBA enables plant synthetic biology services for agricultural crops, as well as for synthetic biology projects in ‘model’ plants. It provides infrastructure and expertise for research providers, government and industry institutions as fee-for-service as well as providing incubation space for the start-up community and opportunities to collaborate

To be successful you will need:

• Master of Bioinformatics (or similar qualification in the biological sciences) or progressing towards a higher qualification.
• Experience in High Performance Computing environments and fluency in programming languages such as R, Python, Perl, etc.
  
  
• Evidence of high-quality publications that include bioinformatics analyses such as genomics, transcriptomics and protein structural modelling.
  
  
• Ability to build effective and constructive relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders through the provision of technical services.
  
  
• Demonstrated experience in effective leadership to improve performance, establish a harmonious working environment and maintain an outcome-based focus.
  
  
• Demonstrated experience in managing multi-stakeholder projects, including strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills.

Desirable

• Experience in the analysis of genomic architecture of simple and complex traits
  
  
• Experience in metabolic pathway modelling, sgRNA design and/or machine learning would be beneficial.

The path to Adelaide University

We are on an exciting path to Adelaide University as we prepare to open our doors in January 2026. Adelaide University will combine the strengths of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia, and we are dedicated to creating an accessible and future-focused educational powerhouse that fosters economic and social wellbeing through ground-breaking research and innovative teaching. You can learn more about Adelaide University HERE and more information will be provided throughout the recruitment process

Enjoy an outstanding career environment

The University is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaborations - offers you vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.

We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs

Your faculty's broader role

The Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology is a multidisciplinary hub of cutting-edge teaching and research. Many of its academic staff are world leaders in their fields and graduates are highly regarded by employers. The Faculty actively partners with innovative industries to solve problems of global significance. 

Learn more at: set.adelaide.edu.au

How to Apply

Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to be taken through to the online application form. Please ensure you submit a cover letter, resume, and upload a document that includes your responses to all of the selection criteria for the position as contained in the position description or selection criteria document.

Applications close 11:55pm, 15 September 2025

For further information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:

Andrew Jacobs
Business Manager | PSBA-AU
E: andrew.jacobs@adelaide.edu.au

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The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified

The University is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Female applicants, people with a disability and/or and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. 

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