Remote Senior Bioinformatics Scientist

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work within SA

Professional development budget

Access to advanced cloud computing

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a Senior Bioinformatics Scientist to lead analysis of genomics, transcriptomics, and proteomics. This fully remote role lets you collaborate with a world-class research team from anywhere in SA.

You will design analytical pipelines, apply advanced statistics and machine learning, and translate findings into actionable insights for therapeutic research. Strong programming in Python or R and a PhD are required.

Qualifications

• PhD in a quantitative field with strong bioinformatics background.
• Proven experience analyzing genomics, transcriptomics and proteomics data.
• Proficiency in Python or R and relevant libraries (Bioconductor).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and validate computational pipelines for high-throughput data.
• Perform in-depth statistical analyses of omics datasets.
• Collaborate with biologists and clinicians to translate findings into insights.
• Develop algorithms and ML models for biological data analysis.
• Document methods and publish research findings.

Skills

Python

R

Bioinformatics

Omics data analysis

Machine learning

Statistical analysis

Education

PhD in Bioinformatics or related field

Tools

Bioconductor

Jupyter

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Bioinformatics Scientist to join their fully remote research team. This position is instrumental in driving innovation through the analysis of large-scale biological data, including genomics, transcriptomics, and proteomics. You will be responsible for developing and implementing sophisticated analytical pipelines, interpreting complex datasets, and contributing to groundbreaking discoveries in therapeutic research. This role offers the unique opportunity to work from anywhere within South Africa, collaborating with a world-class team dedicated to advancing scientific understanding and developing novel solutions, without the need for physical relocation to Pretoria .

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and validate computational pipelines for the analysis of high-throughput biological data.


• Perform in-depth statistical analysis and interpretation of genomic, transcriptomic, and proteomic datasets.


• Collaborate with experimental biologists and clinicians to translate data findings into biological insights and research directions.


• Contribute to the development of novel algorithms and machine learning models for biological data analysis.


• Author technical documentation, reports, and publications summarizing research findings.


• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in bioinformatics tools, technologies, and methodologies.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative discipline.


• Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in bioinformatics or computational biology.


• Proven expertise in analyzing large-scale omics datasets (genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics).


• Strong programming skills in Python or R, and experience with relevant bioinformatics libraries and databases.


• Solid understanding of statistical modeling, machine learning, and data visualization.


• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, essential for effective remote teamwork.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, adaptable for remote work.


• Flexibility to work from anywhere within South Africa.


• Generous professional development budget for courses, conferences, and certifications.


• Access to advanced cloud computing resources and collaborative platforms.


• Opportunity to make a significant impact on cutting-edge research from the comfort of your home office.