Geneticist - Population Genomics

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

HPC access

Collaborative environment

Impactful research

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a talented Geneticist specializing in Population Genomics to join a research team in Mahikeng. The role focuses on analyzing large-scale genomic datasets to understand population structures, evolutionary histories, and genetic diversity.

You will use advanced bioinformatics tools and statistical methods to drive discoveries in human evolution, disease genetics, and conservation biology, collaborating with researchers and contributing to manuscripts for peer-reviewed

Qualifications

• PhD in a quantitative field and related expertise in population genomics.
• Minimum 3 years postdoctoral research in population genetics or genomics.
• Proficiency in Python or R and experience with bioinformatics tools and NGS data.

Responsibilities

• Analyze large-scale genomic datasets using bioinformatics pipelines.
• Infer population structure and demographic history with statistical methods.
• Develop computational tools and algorithms for genomic data analysis.
• Collaborate with researchers to design experiments and interpret genetic findings.
• Contribute to preparing manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
• Present research findings at conferences and to internal stakeholders in Mahikeng.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Statistical modeling

Research collaboration

Communication

Education

Ph.D. in Genetics, Genomics, Bioinformatics, Statistics, or related quantitative field

Tools

Python

R

Bioinformatics tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented Geneticist specializing in Population Genomics to join their research team in Mahikeng . This role is critical for analyzing large-scale genomic datasets to understand population structures, evolutionary histories, and genetic diversity. You will leverage advanced bioinformatics tools and statistical methods to drive novel discoveries in genetics. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on significant research projects that can contribute to fields such as human evolution, disease genetics, and conservation biology. The ideal candidate will possess a strong quantitative background and a passion for uncovering genetic insights from complex data.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze large-scale genomic datasets (e.g., whole-genome sequencing, SNP arrays) using bioinformatics pipelines.
• Apply statistical methods to infer population structure, demographic history, and patterns of selection.
• Develop and implement computational tools and algorithms for genomic data analysis.
• Collaborate with other researchers to design experiments and interpret genetic findings.
• Contribute to the preparation of manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
• Present research findings at scientific conferences and to internal stakeholders in Mahikeng .

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Genetics, Genomics, Bioinformatics, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 3 years of post-doctoral research experience in population genetics or genomics.
• Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R, and experience with bioinformatics tools.
• Experience with analyzing next-generation sequencing (NGS) data.
• Solid understanding of population genetics theory and statistical modeling.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with strong written and verbal communication.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and attending international conferences.
• Access to high-performance computing resources.
• Collaborative research environment in Mahikeng .
• Contribution to impactful research in the field of genetics.