Lead Computational Biologist

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Lead Computational Biologist to head a multidisciplinary team in Centurion. You will drive computational approaches for genomics, transcriptomics and proteomics, guiding data interpretation and discovery.

The role emphasizes leadership, pipeline development, and collaboration with clinicians and experimental biologists to identify biomarkers and therapeutic targets. A focus on innovation and scientific leadership is expected.

Qualifications

• PhD in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, CS, or related quantitative field.
• 5+ years in computational biology with demonstrated leadership.
• Proficient in Python or R and bioinformatics tools.
• Strong knowledge of statistical modeling, ML, and data mining for biological data.
• Excellent project management and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of computational biologists and bioinformaticians.
• Develop and implement advanced computational pipelines for high-throughput data.
• Design and execute integrative analyses combining multi-omics data.
• Collaborate with experimental biologists and clinicians to interpret findings.
• Contribute to strategic planning and direction of computational biology efforts.

Skills

Python

R

Machine learning

Statistical modeling

Education

PhD in Computational Biology

Tools

Bioinformatics tools

Databases

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Computational Biologist to join their advanced research and development team in Centurion . This leadership role will involve spearheading the application of computational approaches to analyze large-scale biological datasets, including genomics, transcriptomics, and proteomics. You will guide a team of bioinformaticians and data scientists, driving innovation in data interpretation and discovery. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in bioinformatics, machine learning, and a deep understanding of biological systems, contributing to breakthroughs in precision medicine and therapeutic target identification. This is a vital position for someone passionate about leveraging data to solve complex biological problems and advancing scientific frontiers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of computational biologists and bioinformaticians, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
• Develop and implement advanced computational pipelines for the analysis of high-throughput biological data.
• Design and execute integrative analyses combining multi-omics data to identify novel biomarkers and therapeutic targets.
• Collaborate with experimental biologists and clinicians to interpret findings and guide research directions.
• Contribute to the strategic planning and direction of computational biology efforts within the organization.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
• 5+ years of experience in computational biology or bioinformatics, with demonstrated leadership experience.
• Expertise in programming languages such as Python or R, and experience with bioinformatics tools and databases.
• Strong knowledge of statistical modeling, machine learning, and data mining techniques applied to biological data.
• Proven ability to manage projects, communicate complex findings effective and and collaboration across diverse scientists [sic].
• Should have one receipt.
• Needs.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and executive-level benefits package.
• Significant opportunities for scientific leadership and career advancement.
• Access to high-performance computing resources and state-of-the-art infrastructure.
• Support for attending leading scientific conferences and ongoing professional development.
• An innovative and dynamic research environment dedicated to impactful scientific discovery.