Senior Computational Biologist

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 1,100,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote work

Health insurance

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Computational Biologist for a fully remote R&D team. You will analyze genomics, transcriptomics, and proteomics data, develop scalable pipelines, and collaborate with experimental scientists to drive discoveries. Strong PhD and 5+ years in the field are required, with Python/R/Perl and cloud experience.

Join a science-driven culture with opportunities for professional development and impactful projects on a global scale.

Qualifications

• PhD in computational biology or related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 5 years in computational biology or bioinformatics research.
• Proficiency in Python, R and Perl.
• Experience with public datasets and bioinformatics tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop computational strategies for large biological datasets.
• Design scalable bioinformatics pipelines for data processing and analysis.
• Collaborate with experimental biologists to interpret data and hypotheses.
• Apply statistical and machine learning methods to biological problems.
• Contribute to high-throughput experimental designs with computational insights.
• Communicate findings through presentations and reports.

Skills

Python

R

Perl

Cloud computing

Data analysis

Education

PhD in Computational Biology or related field

Tools

NCBI

Ensembl

TCGA

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Computational Biologist to join their fully remote research and development team. This role is pivotal in advancing our understanding of complex biological systems through advanced computational analysis and modeling. You will work with large-scale omics data, develop novel analytical pipelines, and collaborate closely with experimental biologists to drive discoveries. The position offers the unique advantage of a remote-first work environment, providing flexibility while contributing to impactful research in a collaborative, science-driven culture that values innovation and intellectual curiosity.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement computational strategies for analyzing large biological datasets (genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, etc.).
• Design and build scalable bioinformatics pipelines for data processing and analysis.
• Collaborate with experimental biologists and researchers to interpret data and generate hypotheses.
• Apply statistical and machine learning techniques to biological problems.
• Contribute to the design of high-throughput experiments by providing computational insights.
• Communicate complex findings effectively through presentations and written reports.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in computational biology or bioinformatics research.
• Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in bioinformatics (e.g., Python , R, Perl).
• Experience with bioinformatics tools, databases, and public datasets (e.g., NCBI, Ensembl, TCGA).
• Strong understanding of statistical methods and machine learning algorithms applicable to biological data.
• Experience with cloud computing platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance-related bonuses.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible scheduling.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous allowance for professional development, including conferences and training.
• Opportunity to work on impactful research projects with leading scientists.
• Collaborative virtual team environment and support for work-life balance.