The University of Queensland 
St Lucia, Australia Offer Summary
The University of Queensland seeks a Principal Research Technician for its Institute for Molecular Bioscience in St Lucia. This full-time, fixed-term role lasts up to two years, supporting Professor Yengo’s Snow Fellowship Research Program with a focus on statistical genetics and bioinformatics. The position involves developing scalable analysis pipelines for large-scale genomic datasets, curating complex data, and providing technical leadership to junior staff. Candidates require postgraduate qualifications in Genetics or Genomics, alongside demonstrated expertise in identity-by-descent detection, local ancestry characterization, and advanced programming in R. The base salary ranges from $106,709.01 to $116,198.52 plus 17% superannuation. Applicants must maintain unrestricted Australian work rights, as employer-sponsored visas are unavailable. Applications close on November 8, 2026.
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Project Description
About This Opportunity
Join a purposeful and collaborative senior research team supporting Professor Yengo’s Snow Fellowship Research Program, where you will apply specialist statistical genetics and bioinformatics expertise to research using large-scale genomic and biobank datasets from genetically diverse populations. As Principal Research Technician, you will develop scalable analysis pipelines, curate complex datasets and provide technical leadership that enables rigorous, high-impact research and helps translate genomic data into meaningful scientific discovery.
Key responsibilities will include:
About You
About UQ
As part of the UQ community, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, working together to create a better world. Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available.
Enjoy up to 26 weeks paid parental and primary care leave, 17% super, 17.5% leave loading, flexible and hybrid working options, health and wellbeing programs, a heavily discounted Study for Staff program, on‑campus childcare, affordable parking, and salary packaging.
Interested?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Professor Loic Yengo at l.yengo@imb.uq.edu.au. For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
When you apply, please ensure you upload a resume and cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section. Please note that applications received via email will not be accepted.
Other Information
Pre-employment checks may include: verification of the right to work in Australia. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.
You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.
We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criteria but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We’re also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can help by emailing talent@uq.edu.au or calling +61 7 3365 2623.
Applications close Sunday November 8th 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-70193).
