Senior Research Officer

Classification: ANU Officer 7 (Research)
Salary package: $97,707 – $102,600 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Term: Full time, Continuing (Contingent Funded) (up to 2 years)
The Position
This is a key role in a friendly, motivated team establishing and managing a new Biodiversity Discovery Facility that uses emerging genomic, imaging and machine learning technology for species discovery and biodiversity monitoring. In collaboration with international and local researchers, the Senior Research Officer will establish laboratory protocols, test their application across systems and provide training to others.
The Person
We are looking for a highly organised, team player with sound knowledge of and demonstrated experience working in a laboratory environment, using quantitative and qualitative research methodologies, and collecting and analysing high volume, complex research data. Applicants with knowledge of high throughput sequencing, invertebrate taxonomy, imaging, bioinformatics or machine learning may be viewed favourably. The applicant will need to have a degree in a related discipline and demonstrated extensive relevant experience in a research or research support role.
Working at ANU
This is an opportunity to work with a world class University that undertakes cutting edge research and has a strong tradition in research-led teaching excellence.
We offer:

• Flexible working arrangements including hybrid arrangements working both on our beautiful, green campus and working remotely,
• Generous paid parental leave entitlements of up to 32 weeks. We are one of the leading employers in Australia for parental leave entitlements,
• Designated parent rooms, quiet spaces and childcare facilities on campus,
• Career support, training, mentoring & upskilling opportunities.

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A Diverse and Inclusive Team
ANU is introducing measures to support the recruitment, inclusion and retention of employees with disability. To find out more, please click here .
ANU is a large, diverse employer with staff working across numerous professions (see the full list of available roles here . We are a recipient of the bronze award through the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) program and a platinum member of the Australian Network on Disability. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities and from individuals who may have had a non-linear career path, career gaps or career breaks.
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For more information about the position please contact Associate Professor Megan Head on T: +61 2 6125 8436 E: [email protected]  
To Apply
To be considered for this position, please upload the following documents:

• A current curriculum vitae (CV), and
• No more than a two-page summary addressing your suitability against the selection criteria.

The committee will consider candidates that do not meet one or more aspects of the selection criteria.
If you require adjustments to participate in any of the above assessments, please contact our HR team at E: [email protected] or T: +61 2 6125 4219. Any adjustment request or the disclosure of disability will not be communicated to the selection committee without the candidates consent and it will not having any bearing on hiring decisions.
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The successful applicant must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.