Expressions of Interest Paid Internship in Indigenous Genomics
About the role
The Australian Alliance for Indigenous Genomics (ALIGN) is an MRFF-funded initiative aimed at enhancing Indigenous leadership in genomics, research, and healthcare to address the disparities experienced by Australia’s First Peoples. ALIGN is a national partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stakeholders, communities, clinical services and researchers.
The South Australian node of ALIGN is led by researchers based in the Aboriginal Health Equity Unit (Wardliparingga) at the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI) and at the South Australian Genomics Centre (SAGC), a national genomics facility also based at SAHMRI. SAGC – in conjunction with ALIGN and Wardliparingga – are seeking expressions of interest from Indigenous students, researchers or professionals to participate in a full-time 12-week paid internship in genomics commencing December 2026.
The internship will provide opportunities for hands-on lab training in genomics; to learn how genomic sequencing is conducted; to conduct a small genomics project; and to expand your knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal health research in SA.
Requirements
- Identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
- Be an undergraduate or postgraduate student, professional or researcher looking for practical placement experience in genomics
- Have a background in biology, genetics, biotechnology, health and medical sciences or another relevant discipline and want to expand knowledge in Indigenous genomics
- Have prior knowledge of or exposure to a laboratory environment
- Be available to undertake the placement
Compensation
Up to $10,000 per internship.
Schedule
Full-time or part-time available up to a total of 10–12 weeks, commencing December 2026.
Application details
Submit your expression of interest with CV and cover letter outlining your interest in Indigenous genomics and how this placement will support your career or study aspirations. Applications close Friday, 13 November 2026. For questions or more information contact Cara Fraser at Cara.Fraser@sahmri.com.