Role type: ​Full-time​; ​Fixed-term for​ ​2 years​
Faculty: ​Science​
School: School of Mathematics and Statistics, Melbourne Integrative Genomics (MIG)
Salary: ​Level A.4 - A.6 AUD $100,214 - $108,156 p.a. (the grade step of appointment is subject to qualification and experience)​ plus 17% super

• Contribute to frontier molecular technologies

• Apply now to shape the future of omics data integration and analysis tools

• Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

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As an R software developer for the mixOmics toolkit, you'll play a crucial role in maintaining and expanding this widely used R package, developed by the Lê Cao Lab at the University of Melbourne.

The lab has a multidisciplinary focus on mathematical and statistical characterization of molecular biological systems, and has expertise in developing statistical methods to answer new biological questions arising from frontier molecular technologies.

mixOmics is a toolkit that implements 19 multivariate methods for the exploration and integration of "omics" data spanning from transcriptomics (the study of all transcripts) to microbiome data (the study of all bacteria), at tissue and single cell level.

Thirteen of these methods have been developed by Lê Cao lab members. mixOmics has been ranked top 5% package in Bioconductor repository in the past 5 years (www.mixOmics.org).

Besides the maintenance of the package, the software developer will work closely with members of Lê Cao lab to integrate their new methods in mixOmics 2.0 (e.g. timeOmics, LUPINE, phi-space), participate in collaborative data analyses with mixOmics when required, teach as a trainer in mixOmics workshops, and moderate the mixOmics discussion forum. The role will focus on mixOmics dissemination and requires engagement with the mixOmics users.

There will be opportunities for methods development, and authorship peer-reviewed publications when suitable.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Maintain and extend mixOmics: Develop and implement new features for the mixOmics R toolkit, ensuring its continued success as a top-ranked Bioconductor package.

• Collaborate and Communicate: Work closely with lab members to integrate new methods, participate in data analyses, and engage with mixOmics users through workshops and forums.

• Ensure Quality and Usability: Maintain the mixOmics website, respond to user queries, and implement best practices in software development to enhance user experience.

• Contribute to Research: Participate in lab meetings, collaborate with researchers from biological fields, and potentially contribute to peer-reviewed publications.

You may be a great fit if:

You are a skilled and enthusiastic R programmer with a strong background in bioinformatics or computational statistics, capable of maintaining and extending complex software packages while collaborating effectively in a multidisciplinary research environment.

You may also:

• ​​Hold a Masters or PhD in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Computational Statistics, or a related field.

• Have demonstrated experience in statistical programming in R and developing R packages.

• ​Possess experience in analysing high-throughput biological data.

• ​Have excellent communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

• ​Be proficient in version control using Github.​

For further information please refer to the attached PD.

What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including:

• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being

• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance

• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance

• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

For more information check out our benefits page!

Your new team - "Lê Cao lab, Melbourne Integrative Genomics (MIG)"
https://sites.research.unimelb.edu.au/integrative-genomics

Lê Cao lab is part of Melbourne Integrative Genomics (MIG), which has been established in 2017 and is an initiative to strengthen the involvement of statisticians in the advances being made in genomics and computational biology. MIG is an interdisciplinary research centre for the application of maths/stats/computing techniques to omics profiling data to help understand genotype-to-phenotype process in humans and other organisms. MIG includes 50+ members, and provides a wide range of opportunities for exciting research collaborations. The Parkville precinct has the greatest concentration of biological and medical research in Australia, and is among the greatest internationally.

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Is this the perfect opportunity for you? Apply today! Including the following documents:

• Resume

• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience

• The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)

^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Anna Gradoboeva via email at [email protected], ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.

If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.

Applications close: ​21 July 2025 at 11:00 PM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) / Melbourne time zone.

Position Description:

JR-000733 R Software Developer in Omics (Research Fellow)_PD.pdf