Bioinformatics is an important component of diverse research projects in the biological and biomedical sciences. Within the centre, we support current research projects through sharing knowledge and facilities, moving away from individual bioinformatics researchers isolated in different groups towards establishing a community of researchers who can seek support from each other, building on communal experience and capability.

The Centre for Applied Bioinformatics is a virtual centre that supports bioinformatics teaching, research training, research and outreach for individuals who share similar requirements for training and access to infrastructure. The centre brings together expertise from across UWA, from 6 schools, Perkins, TKI and the Marshall centre. The Centre supports researchers at all levels and people with diverse expertise and requirements, from needing to analyse their lab data through to large scale studies using high performance computing.

There is a huge demand for researchers skilled in applied bioinformatics across biomedical, agricultural, and environmental domains. The Centre also supports students studying diverse biological and biomedical fields with their bioinformatics research through advice and training.

In addition to an understanding and background in the relevant area of biology, candidates should have an interest and some experience of computing, preferably with a working knowledge of Linux. Advanced bioinformatics training and the use of high-performance computing can be provided during PhD studies.