Summary

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, and 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.

About the role

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 November 2025. 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.


The successful candidate will:

  • 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 their knowledge in Indigenous genomics.
  • Have prior knowledge of or exposure to a laboratory environment.
  • Be available to undertake the placement.


To submit your expression of interest, please upload your CV and cover letter outlining your interest in Indigenous genomics and how this placement opportunity will support your career or study aspirations using the link or QR code below. For questions or more information please contact:

Marlie Frank South Australian ALIGN Coordinator marlie.frank@sahmri.com

Up to $10,000 per internship.

Time commitment: Full-time or part-time available up to a total of 10-12 weeks.

Applications close Sunday, 31 Aug 2025

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