Bioinformatics Scientist

CAPRISA Careers; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research organization in Durban seeks an experienced Bioinformatics Scientist to drive high-impact research on HIV, TB, and COVID-19. The role involves scientific leadership, collaboration across multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring the quality of data generation and analysis. Candidates should have a relevant degree and strong analytical skills. This is an opportunity to significantly contribute to advancements in understanding and treatment of infectious diseases.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-impact research related to HIV, TB, or COVID-19.
• Proven track record in data generation and analysis.
• Ability to lead and support multidisciplinary research teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead bioinformatics efforts to support clinical trial research.
• Drive scientific discoveries in multi-omics research.
• Ensure high-quality data generation and analysis.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Collaboration across teams

Scientific leadership

Education

Relevant degree in Bioinformatics or related field

Tools

Statistical analysis software

Bioinformatics databases

Job description

CAPRISA is an award-winning global research organisation located on the campus of the Nelson Mandela School of Medicine in Durban, South Africa and undertakes research in HIV, TB and COVID at four clinical research sites in KwaZulu Natal.

CAPRISA's goal is to undertake globally relevant and locally responsive research that contributes to understanding HIV Vaccines and Pathogenesis, Prevention and Epidemiology, the links between Tuberculosis and AIDS treatment and COVID-19. CAPRISA is a UNAIDS Collaborating Centre for HIV Research and Policy and is recognised as a DSI-NRF Centre of Excellence in HIV Prevention and hosts the SAMRC HIV-TB Pathogenesis and Treatment Research Unit.

CAPRISA is seeking to appoint an experienced Bioinformatics Scientist to lead and support high-impact research that underpins CAPRISA's clinical trial and translational research agenda. The successful candidate will be based at the CAPRISA Doris Duke Medical Research Institute in Durban and will play a central role in driving scientific discovery, supporting multi-omics research and ensuring high-quality data generation and analysis. This role requires scientific leadership, strong analytical skills and the ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.