Postdoctoral Fellow - Genomics

Placements24; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual stipend

Research allowance

Access to sequencing platforms

Conference opportunities

Mentorship

Job summary

Placements24 invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow based in Tembisa to advance human genetics and disease pathology through experimental and computational approaches. The role involves sequencing, data analysis, manuscript preparation, and collaboration with clinicians and bioinformaticians, with opportunities to publish and present at conferences.

The ideal candidate holds a Ph.D. in Genetics or related field and has strong experimental and computational biology skills, with

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Genetics, Genomics, Molecular Biology or closely related discipline.
• Experience with sequencing technologies and data analysis pipelines.
• Strong background in statistics and computational biology relevant to genomics.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement experimental protocols for large-scale genomic studies.
• Perform next-generation sequencing library preparation and data analysis.
• Interpret complex genomic datasets to identify disease-associated variants.
• Collaborate with bioinformaticians and clinicians to integrate multi-omics data.
• Write manuscripts for publication and present research findings.

Skills

Next-generation sequencing

Bioinformatics data analysis

Statistical analysis

Molecular biology techniques

Education

Ph.D. in Genetics/Genomics/Molecular Biology

Tools

DNA/RNA isolation

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Postdoctoral Fellow to join their esteemed scientific research team based in Tembisa . This position focuses on advancing our understanding of human genetics and its role in disease pathology. You will be instrumental in designing and conducting high-impact experiments, utilizing state-of-the-art sequencing technologies and computational analysis tools. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on groundbreaking projects, publish in leading scientific journals, and collaborate with a renowned group of researchers in the field of genomics and personalized medicine, contributing significantly to the scientific community.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement experimental protocols for large-scale genomic studies.
• Perform next-generation sequencing library preparation and data analysis.
• Interpret complex genomic datasets to identify disease-associated genetic variants.
• Collaborate with bioinformaticians and clinicians to integrate multi-omics data.
• Write manuscripts for publication in high-impact scientific journals and present research findings.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Genetics, Genomics, Molecular Biology, or a closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience with next-generation sequencing technologies and data analysis pipelines.
• Strong background in statistical analysis and computational biology relevant to genomics .
• Excellent molecular biology laboratory skills and experience with DNA/RNA isolation and manipulation.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and collaborate effectively within a research team.

Benefits

• Annual stipend and research allowance.
• Access to advanced genomic sequencing platforms and computational resources in Tembisa .
• Opportunities for professional growth and presenting at international conferences.
• Exposure to a leading research environment focused on cutting-edge genomics .
• Supportive mentorship from senior scientists to foster career development.