Computational Biologist - Bioinformatics

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Health benefits

Remote work policy

High-performance computing access

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Computational Biologist to join a forward-thinking team in Centurion. You will develop and optimize pipelines for large omics datasets, perform statistical analyses, and collaborate with experimental biologists to drive hypotheses and insights.

The role emphasizes data visualization, database maintenance, and keeping pace with new computational biology techniques in a dynamic research environment.

Qualifications

• PhD or MSc in a relevant quantitative field.
• Experience analyzing high-throughput biological data (genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics).
• Proficiency in Python or R and bioinformatics libraries.
• Strong grasp of statistical modeling and machine learning techniques.
• Excellent communication to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and optimize pipelines for large biological datasets (e.g., NGS).
• Perform statistical analysis to identify patterns and insights.
• Collaborate with experimental biologists to design studies and generate hypotheses.
• Visualize complex data for actionable interpretation.
• Maintain databases and computational infrastructure.
• Keep up-to-date with computational biology advances.

Skills

Python

R

Statistical modeling

Machine learning

Data analysis

Education

PhD or MSc in Computational Biology or related quantitative field

Tools

Bioconductor

SciPy

NumPy

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented Computational Biologist to join their innovative team, focusing on bioinformatics and data analysis in Centurion . This role is critical for interpreting large-scale biological datasets, including genomics, transcriptomics, and proteomics, to drive insights in various research areas. You will work at the intersection of biology, computer science, and statistics, developing and applying computational tools to unravel complex biological questions. This position is ideal for an individual passionate about leveraging data to accelerate scientific understanding and discovery within a forward-thinking organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and optimize algorithms and computational pipelines for the analysis of large biological datasets (e.g., next-generation sequencing data).
• Perform statistical analysis and data mining to identify patterns, trends, and biological insights.
• Collaborate with experimental biologists to design studies, interpret results, and generate hypotheses.
• Visualize complex biological data in an understandable and actionable format.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of databases and computational infrastructure.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in computational biology and bioinformatics techniques.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or Master's degree in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
• Demonstrated experience in analyzing high-throughput biological data (genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics).
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R, and experience with relevant bioinformatics libraries.
• Strong understanding of statistical modeling and machine learning techniques.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively convey complex findings to both technical and non-technical audiences in Gauteng .

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and potential for stock options.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Flexible working hours and a supportive remote work policy.
• Access to cutting-edge computational resources and high-performance computing clusters.
• Engaging work environment with opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth.