Job Summary
Remote / Work from Home
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 12th Oct 2021
- Melbourne > Parkville
Remote / Work from Home
At MCRI we share a powerful vision; to re-imagine the future of child health. We are the home to many life-changing scientific discoveries. We believe that no question is too impossible to try and answer. We are renowned for our cutting-edge focus on early interventions, improved diagnosis, prevention and development of potential cures. Our success is founded on a philosophy of collaboration through a multi-disciplinary approach to solving the toughest questions in child health. MCRI is a proud member of the Australian Network on Disability. We are committed to creating a positive working environment which values all backgrounds and experiences. We strive to foster an inclusive culture that is underpinned by equal opportunity for all and a culture based on respect, consideration and dignity.
You will join our team of experts in software engineering and data science to design, deploy and operate software platforms for managing large scale genomics data. These include in-house developed state-of-the-art applications built with a modern tech stack and cloud based systems, designed to assist researchers and clinicians to understand the cause of severe undiagnosed genetic disorders. You will help to solve complex problems to enable hybrid on-premise and cloud based infrastructure and develop monitoring and management solutions for our big data systems and analysis workflows. You will also be working with the Centre for Population Genomics team developing petabyte-scale genomic data processing systems to solve some of the hardest problems in data science and genomics. By joining our team within one of Australia’s leading medical research institutes, you will grow and extend your existing skills in software engineering and cloud based infrastructure and gain exposure to the fascinating world of genetics, genomics, machine learning and big data.
For a full list of responsibilities and the key selection criteria download the position description.
Only applicants who address the selection criteria will be considered. In one document place your cover letter, key selection criteria, and resume.
Applications will only be considered when submitted via the MCRI website.
For specific questions not answered in the PD please contact Simon Sadedin [email protected], using the subject line: Software / Platform Engineer enquiry via EthicalJobs.
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Position Reference: 30704
On occasions where we receive a large number of applications, we may close the advert ahead of the publicised closing date. We would therefore advise that you submit your completed application as soon as possible.
All applicants please be aware that in line with the Victorian Chief Health Officer’s Directions, all MCRI and VCGS workers must have received at least their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccination by no later than 29 October 2021 and be fully vaccinated by no later than 26 November 2021, unless a medical exception applies.
Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government COVID-19 Digital Immunisation Certificate/s as part of our pre-employment requirements.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.
Should you require any specific support or adjustments please talk to us and we will be happy to accommodate.
Remote / Work from Home