Lead Genomics & Multi-Omics Bioinformatics Scientist

CAPRISA; Durban; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global research organization is seeking a Bioinformatics Scientist to lead impactful research in Durban. The successful applicant will oversee bioinformatics analyses to support critical clinical trials and cohort studies, engage with multidisciplinary teams, and ensure high-quality data management. The role requires a PhD in a related field and expertise in genomics, alongside strong programming and data analysis skills. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to significant scientific advancements and support the training of junior researchers.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field is mandatory.
• Expertise in genomics and bioinformatics at a PhD level.
• Strong background in viral and bacterial genome analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and execution of bioinformatics analyses for clinical trials.
• Ensure analyses adhere to scientific and data governance standards.
• Develop computational pipelines for multi-omics data.

Skills

Genomics expertise

Bioinformatics analysis

Data analysis with R

Data analysis with Python

Data management

Statistical modeling

Mentoring

Education

PhD in Biological Sciences

PhD in Computational Biology

PhD in Bioinformatics

Tools

R

Python

Java

Job description

A leading global research organization is seeking a Bioinformatics Scientist to lead impactful research in Durban. The successful applicant will oversee bioinformatics analyses to support critical clinical trials and cohort studies, engage with multidisciplinary teams, and ensure high-quality data management. The role requires a PhD in a related field and expertise in genomics, alongside strong programming and data analysis skills. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to significant scientific advancements and support the training of junior researchers.