Remote Senior Bioinformatician - Genomics

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 1,437,000 - 2,235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary

Professional growth

Flexible hours

Remote work environment

Access to large datasets

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Bioinformatician focused on genomics to join a fully remote research team. You will design scalable computational strategies for large-scale genomic datasets and collaborate with a global network of scientists.

Responsibilities include building pipelines for NGS data, analyzing whole-genome, exome, and transcriptome data, integrating multi-omics datasets, and developing software tools.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or MSc in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Statistics or related quantitative field.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on bioinformatics experience with genomic data analysis.
• Proficiency in Python, R, and Perl.
• Solid understanding of statistical genetics and population genetics.
• Experience with cloud computing environments (AWS, GCP) and version control (Git).
• Ability to communicate complex technical information effectively in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain scalable bioinformatics pipelines for NGS data.
• Analyze whole-genome, exome, and transcriptome data to identify variants and regulatory elements.
• Integrate genomics, transcriptomics, and proteomics datasets for insights.
• Collaborate with geneticists and molecular biologists to interpret findings.
• Develop software tools and scripts for data analysis and visualization.
• Stay current with genomics, bioinformatics, and computational biology advances.

Skills

Python

R

Perl

Statistical genetics

Population genetics

Variant calling

Cloud computing

Git

Remote collaboration

Education

Ph.D. or MSc in Bioinformatics/CS/Statistics

Tools

AWS

GCP

Git

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Bioinformatician with a focus on genomics to join their pioneering, entirely remote research team. In this role, you will be instrumental in designing and implementing sophisticated computational strategies for analyzing large-scale genomic datasets. You will collaborate with a global network of scientists, contributing to critical research in areas such as disease genetics and personalized medicine. This position is ideal for a proactive individual passionate about advancing biological understanding through data-driven approaches, working within a culture that values remote collaboration, innovation, and scientific rigor. The successful candidate will contribute significantly to the interpretation of complex genomic information.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain scalable bioinformatics pipelines for the analysis of next-generation sequencing (NGS) data.
• Perform detailed analysis of whole-genome, exome, and transcriptome data to identify genetic variants and regulatory elements.
• Integrate diverse biological datasets (genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics) to gain comprehensive insights.
• Collaborate with geneticists and molecular biologists to interpret findings and guide research directions.
• Contribute to the development of custom software tools and scripts for data analysis and visualization.
• Stay current with the latest advancements in genomics, bioinformatics, and computational biology.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or M.Sc. in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in bioinformatics, with a strong emphasis on genomic data analysis .
• Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in bioinformatics, such as Python , R, and Perl.
• Solid understanding of statistical genetics, population genetics, and variant calling algorithms.
• Experience with cloud computing environments (e.g., AWS, GCP) and version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical information effectively in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and benefits package for a remote position.
• Significant opportunities for professional growth and skill development.
• Flexible working hours and remote work environment.
• Access to powerful computing resources and large datasets.
• Collaborative and intellectually stimulating international team.