Bioinformatician - Computational Biology

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Career growth opportunities

Access to cutting-edge computational资源

Job summary

Placements24 in Paarl is seeking a skilled Bioinformatician to support genomic, transcriptomic, and proteomic data analyses. You will develop computational pipelines and collaborate with scientists to interpret results, contributing to disease mechanism research and therapeutic development.

The role requires strong skills in Python and R, experience with cloud computing and HPC, and a solid background in molecular biology and statistics.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, or related field.
• Proven experience in analyzing large biological datasets using Python and R and bioinformatics tools.
• Experience with cloud computing platforms and high-performance computing environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement computational pipelines for analysis of biological data (NGS, RNA-Seq, proteomics).
• Analyze genomic and transcriptomic datasets to identify patterns, biomarkers, and gene functions.
• Collaborate with biologists and clinicians to interpret findings and design experiments.
• Manage and maintain databases for biological research data.
• Contribute to scientific publications and presentations of results.

Skills

Python

R

Bioinformatics tools

Statistical analysis

Education

Master's or PhD in Bioinformatics/ Computational Biology/ CS

Tools

Cloud platforms

High-performance computing

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leader in genomic research, is looking for a skilled Bioinformatician to join their dynamic team in Paarl . This role is essential for the analysis and interpretation of large-scale biological data, supporting research into disease mechanisms and therapeutic development. You will leverage computational tools and statistical methods to derive meaningful insights from genomic, transcriptomic, and proteomic datasets. This position provides an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research in a collaborative environment, working with state-of-the-art technologies and a team dedicated to advancing biological understanding.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement computational pipelines for the analysis of biological data (NGS, RNA-Seq, proteomics).
• Analyze complex genomic and transcriptomic datasets to identify patterns, biomarkers, and gene functions.
• Collaborate with biologists and clinicians to interpret findings and design new experiments.
• Manage and maintain databases for biological research data.
• Contribute to scientific publications and presentations of research results.

Requirements

• Master's degree or PhD in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Proven experience in analyzing large biological datasets using scripting languages (Python, R) and bioinformatics tools.
• Strong understanding of molecular biology, genetics, and statistics.
• Experience with cloud computing platforms and high-performance computing environments.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and effective communication skills for research collaboration in Paarl .

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development in bioinformatics.
• Access to cutting-edge computational resources and technologies.
• A stimulating and collaborative research environment focused on innovation.