Postdoctoral Fellow - Computational Biology

Placements24; Durban; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive stipend and benefits

Job summary

Placements24 in Durban seeks a talented Postdoctoral Fellow to join our Computational Biology group. You will develop and apply computational models to understand complex biological systems, focusing on infectious diseases in the region, collaborating with experimental biologists and clinicians.

The role involves analyzing large-scale omics data, contributing to publications, presenting at international conferences, and advancing disease mechanism knowledge through interdisciplinary work.

Qualifications

• PhD in a quantitative field relevant to computational biology.
• Strong programming in Python, R, or C++.
• Experience with machine learning and statistical modeling.
• Familiarity with biological databases (NCBI, Ensembl) and omics data analysis.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement computational algorithms and statistical models for analyzing high-dimensional biological data (e.g., transcriptomics, proteomics).
• Design and conduct computational experiments to investigate disease pathogenesis and identify potential therapeutic targets.
• Collaborate with experimental teams to validate computational predictions using wet-lab techniques.
• Contribute to the development of databases and software tools for biological data sharing and analysis.
• Prepare manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals and present research findings at scientific meetings.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in computational biology, bioinformatics, and relevant domains.

Skills

Python

R

C++

Machine learning

Statistical modeling

Omics data analysis

Communication & teamwork

Education

PhD in Computational Biology or related quantitative field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented and driven Postdoctoral Fellow to join their dynamic Computational Biology research group in Durban . This role focuses on developing and applying computational models to understand complex biological systems, with a particular emphasis on infectious diseases prevalent in the region. You will collaborate closely with experimental biologists and clinicians to translate biological questions into computational frameworks and analyze large-scale omics data. The successful candidate will contribute to high-impact publications and present their work at international conferences, playing a key role in advancing our understanding of disease mechanisms.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement computational algorithms and statistical models for analyzing high-dimensional biological data (e.g., transcriptomics, proteomics).
• Design and conduct computational experiments to investigate disease pathogenesis and identify potential therapeutic targets.
• Collaborate with experimental teams to validate computational predictions using wet-lab techniques.
• Contribute to the development of databases and software tools for biological data sharing and analysis.
• Prepare manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals and present research findings at scientific meetings.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in computational biology, bioinformatics, and relevant biological domains.

Requirements

• PhD in Computational Biology , Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
• Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, R, or C++.
• Experience with machine learning techniques and statistical modeling.
• Familiarity with biological databases (e.g., NCBI, Ensembl) and omics data analysis.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a strong scientific curiosity.
• Good communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary environment.

Benefits

• Competitive postdoctoral stipend and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on impactful research addressing significant health challenges in Durban .
• Access to high-performance computing clusters and advanced software.
• Mentorship from leading scientists in computational biology and infectious diseases.
• Support for attending international conferences and workshops.
• A vibrant and collaborative research community.