Computational Biologist - Remote Analysis Specialist

Placements24; Welkom; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Professional development

Global collaboration

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Computational Biologist to join a remote research group in South Africa. You will analyze large genomic, proteomic, and clinical datasets using advanced computational tools and machine learning to uncover disease pathways and potential targets.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD in Computational Biology or related field, is proficient in Python or R, and can collaborate effectively with scientists in a remote setup while delivering publishable insights.

Qualifications

• PhD in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Statistics, Computer Science, or related quantitative field.
• Proven experience with programming languages such as Python, R, or similar for data analysis.
• Familiarity with genomics, transcriptomics, or proteomics data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement computational pipelines for the analysis of high-throughput biological data.
• Perform statistical analysis and machine learning modeling on complex datasets to identify biological patterns and correlations.
• Collaborate remotely with experimental biologists and clinicians to define research questions and interpret results.
• Visualize complex data effectively for presentations and publications.
• Contribute to the design of experiments by providing computational support and analysis strategies.

Skills

Python

R

Genomics

Machine learning

Data viz

Education

PhD in Computational Biology

Tools

Git

Linux

Jupyter

SQL

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled Computational Biologist to join their dynamic research group, operating on a fully remote basis. This role is instrumental in analyzing vast biological datasets to uncover critical insights into disease pathways and potential therapeutic targets. You will leverage advanced computational tools and machine learning techniques to process, analyze, and interpret genomic, proteomic, and clinical data. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced computational biologist who excels in a remote work environment, possesses strong analytical skills, and is driven to contribute to groundbreaking discoveries in medical research, working from anywhere in South Africa.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement computational pipelines for the analysis of high-throughput biological data.
• Perform statistical analysis and machine learning modeling on complex datasets to identify biological patterns and correlations.
• Collaborate remotely with experimental biologists and clinicians to define research questions and interpret results.
• Visualize complex data effectively for presentations and publications.
• Contribute to the design of experiments by providing computational support and analysis strategies.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
• Proven experience with programming languages such as Python, R, or similar for data analysis.
• Familiarity with genomics, transcriptomics, or proteomics data analysis.
• Experience with statistical modeling, machine learning, and data visualization tools.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and effectively in a remote team setting.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Completely remote position offering maximum flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Support for professional development, including online courses and conference attendance.
• Engaging work on impactful research projects with a global scientific community.