Remote Lead Computational Biologist, Genomics

Placements24; East London; Hybride; ZAR 1 990 000 - 2 986 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Highly competitive salary

Performance-based bonuses

Comprehensive health insurance and D/V

Stock options and equity participation

Flexible hours and fully remote work

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Computational Biologist with a focus on Genomics Analysis to guide a fully remote global team. You will design and implement advanced genomics analysis pipelines, lead a team of computational biologists, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive breakthroughs in diagnostics and therapeutics.

The ideal candidate will have a PhD in a quantitative field and 7+ years of genomics data experience, with strong Python/R skills and cloud experience.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Genomics, Computer Science, or related quantitative field.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in computational biology and genomics data analysis.
• Proven experience in leading and mentoring a team of computational scientists.
• Expertise in analyzing next-generation sequencing (NGS) data using common bioinformatics tools and pipelines.
• Strong programming skills in Python and/or R, and experience with command-line interfaces and scripting (e.g., Bash).
• Solid understanding of molecular biology, genetics, and statistical principles.
• Experience with various genomic data types and associated analytical methods.
• Proficiency in data visualization techniques and tools.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills, particularly in a remote environment.
• Experience with cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP) for large-scale data analysis is highly desirable.

Responsabilités

• Lead the development and application of computational pipelines for analyzing large-scale genomics datasets (e.g., WGS, WES, RNA-Seq, epigenomics).
• Design and execute analyses to identify genetic variants, gene expression patterns, and regulatory elements associated with disease.
• Collaborate closely with molecular biologists, geneticists, and clinicians to interpret findings and guide experimental strategies.
• Mentor and manage a team of computational biologists, fostering scientific rigor and productivity.
• Develop and implement statistical and machine learning models for genomic data interpretation.
• Ensure data integrity, quality control, and reproducibility of all computational analyses.
• Contribute to the writing of research papers, grant proposals, and internal reports.
• Stay current with the latest advancements in genomics, bioinformatics, and computational biology tools and methodologies.
• Present research findings at scientific conferences and internal team meetings.
• Manage project timelines and resources effectively within a remote team structure.

Connaissances

Leadership

Python

R

Bash/CLI

Data visualization

Remote collaboration

Cloud computing

Formation

PhD in Computational Biology or related

Outils

NGS analysis tools

Genomics pipelines

Bioconductor

Description du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Computational Biologist with a focus on Genomics Analysis to guide a fully remote global team. You will design and implement advanced genomics analysis pipelines, lead a team of computational biologists, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive breakthroughs in diagnostics and therapeutics.

The ideal candidate will have a PhD in a quantitative field and 7+ years of genomics data experience, with strong Python/R skills and cloud experience.