Head of Data Science
The Hugh Green Cytometry Centre at the Malaghan Institute of Medical Research is all about providing the best possible support and expertise to our researchers and clients. And we are looking for a new Head of Data Science to join our Team!
About Us
The Malaghan Institute of Medical Research (MIMR) is based in Wellington, New Zealand. The Institute is New Zealand’s leading independent biomedical research institute, with a focus on breakthrough discoveries in immunology and immunotherapy. We are a growing company with great passion and drive to take our research further.
The Hugh Green Cytometry Centre (HGCC) supports the Institute’s scientific projects, ranging from immune cell biology, parasitology, vaccine therapies and CAR T-cell research, through to translational immunology. The HGCC provides a key service to multiple laboratories within the Institute, and to a range of external clients around the country and globe.
About the Role
This newly created role reflects the growing needs of the HGCC. You will build and lead a team of data scientists/bioinformaticians, to provide expert advice on data analysis strategies to deliver insights from a range of biological data inputs (genomic, flow Cytometry, Bioimaging). You will be recognised as a strategic authority around data science with technical expertise in cutting edge techniques, defining vision across the organisation and leading innovative data science approaches to make novel discoveries that impact health research.
If this opportunity resonates with you and you possess the ambition and drive to excel in the following:
- Set a clear vision and strategy for the implementation and uptake of data science, together with the senior staff and CTO.
- Champion the adoption of best practice in data science.
- Communicate with senior stakeholders and convince them of the strategic value of applying data science.
- Manage and develop the skills of the core staff.
- Represent the HGCC to the international research community.
- Create a culture of customer excellence for our researchers and external clients.
- Develop the necessary data science education and training programmes for core facility staff, MIMR scientists and external clients.
- Publish results and protocols from work within the team
Please follow the link to view the full position description and extended essential skills matrix:
Experience
- PhD in Biomedical Sciences or Data Science
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in data science
- Proven leadership experience to inspire, energise and develop a dedicated team.
- Excellence in developing stakeholder relationships and engagement.
Benefits
- Opportunity to contribute to life-saving projects, working with highly driven scientists and support staff.
- A supportive team culture.
- Exposure to a unique research environment working with highly driven scientists and support staff.
- Training and development opportunities to support you in your career with us.
- Employee Assistance Programme – confidential, professional services to support and guide you through your personal or work challenges.
- An excellent location, with great offices at Victoria University in Kelburn, Wellington offering a great choice of cafes and other amenities.
- Salary from $130,000 - $180,000 depending on experience.
This is a full-time, 40-hours-per-week, fixed-term position (3 years) with some flexibility to work from home.
If you think you’d be a great leader within our Cytometry team, apply now by sending both your Cover Letter and CV. Applications close 5:00pm on August 31, 2023.
The Malaghan Institute is committed to Vision Mātauranga, and supports Māori health advancement in partnership with Te Urungi Māori, the Institute’s Māori advisory group. We welcome Māori applicants for this role. The Malaghan Institute is an equal-opportunity employer, and values diversity. The Institute does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.