Research Fellow (Cancer Research)

Medical School

• Full-time appointment on a fixed term basis for 12 months.
• Base salary range: Level B, $118,150 – $139,812 p.a plus 17% superannuation.

About The Area

UWA Centre for Medical Research is based at Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research in Nedlands. The position is across the Translational Cancer Research Program and The Perkins Cancer Biobank (PCB).

About The Opportunity

Process analyse and publish “omics” and other data generated through the Cancer Biobank and associated research activities.

About You

• A demonstrable track record in excellence in research evidenced by peer-reviewed journal articles, participation in symposia and conferences, relative to opportunity.
• Demonstrate evidence of successful co-supervision of HDR students, relative to opportunity.
• Demonstrable experience of participation in research leadership.
• Broad experience with data management processes and techniques, building and running data analysis tools and pipelines, machine learning and AI techniques and tools.

Position description:  POSITION DESCRIPTION [Research Fellow] - Position Number [821434] - Level [B] (1).docx

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Louise Winteringham at louise.winteringham@perkins.org.au

How To Apply

Please apply online via the Apply Now button and address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Addressing the selection criteria.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Wednesday, 29 October 2025

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia

About The University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

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