Remote Computational Biologist - Drug Discovery

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; Hybrid; ZAR 850,000 - 1,250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + bonus

Health/Dental/Vision insurance

Home office stipend

Online courses & virtual conferences

Flexible hours for global team

Impactful projects in drug discovery

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Remote Computational Biologist to advance drug discovery by applying computational and statistical methods to genomics, transcriptomics, and proteomics data.

You will develop models, build pipelines, and collaborate with wet-lab scientists to identify targets and interpret results, all in a fully remote, globally distributed team.

Qualifications

• PhD in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
• Proven experience analyzing high-throughput biological data with a focus on drug discovery.
• Proficiency in Python or R and bioinformatics libraries.
• Experience with machine learning algorithms for biological problems.
• Excellent problem-solving and remote collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply computational methods to analyze large-scale biological datasets to identify drug targets and biomarkers.
• Build predictive models to understand disease mechanisms, drug response, and patient stratification.
• Collaborate with experimental teams to design studies, interpret results, and guide hypothesis generation and validation.
• Develop and maintain robust data analysis pipelines and software tools for biological research.
• Contribute to the integration of diverse data types to gain a holistic understanding of biological systems.
• Present computational findings and their biological implications to diverse audiences remotely.

Skills

Python/R programming

Machine learning

Data analysis

Remote collaboration

Education

PhD in Computational Biology/Bioinformatics

Tools

Bioconductor

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented Remote Computational Biologist to enhance their drug discovery efforts. This fully remote position offers the opportunity to leverage advanced computational and statistical methods to analyze complex biological data, including genomics, transcriptomics, and proteomics. You will work closely with experimental biologists and chemists to identify novel therapeutic targets, design drug candidates, and interpret experimental results. This is an ideal role for a highly analytical and self-motivated scientist who excels in a virtual setting and is passionate about applying computational approaches to solve critical challenges in medicine.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and apply computational methods to analyze large-scale biological datasets (genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, etc.) to identify drug targets and biomarkers.
• Build predictive models to understand disease mechanisms, drug response, and patient stratification.
• Collaborate with experimental teams to design studies, interpret results, and guide hypothesis generation and validation.
• Develop and maintain robust data analysis pipelines and software tools for biological research.
• Contribute to the integration of diverse data types to gain a holistic understanding of biological systems.
• Present computational findings and their biological implications to diverse audiences, effectively communicating complex results remotely.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
• Proven experience in analyzing high-throughput biological data, with a strong focus on drug discovery or related areas.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R, and expertise in relevant bioinformatics libraries and statistical packages.
• Experience with machine learning algorithms and their application to biological problems.
• Familiarity with biological databases and relevant data formats.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, strong communication abilities, and the capacity to thrive in a remote, collaborative team environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonus.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous allowance for home office equipment and internet services.
• Opportunities for professional development through online courses and virtual conferences.
• Flexible working hours that support a global team collaboration.
• Work on impactful projects aimed at developing life-saving therapies from anywhere.