Senior Computational Biologist

Placements24; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Professional development

Flexible working

Job summary

Placements24 in Polokwane is seeking a Senior Computational Biologist to lead analysis of large-scale genomics, transcriptomics and proteomics datasets and to develop robust computational pipelines. You will collaborate with biologists and clinicians to design studies and interpret complex data in a cutting-edge environment.

The role requires a Ph.D. in a related field, 5+ years of experience, and strong programming and statistical skills to advance disease research and biomarker discovery in a

Qualifications

• 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 Python, R, Perl and relevant libraries/tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain robust computational pipelines for high-throughput data analysis.
• Analyze genomics, transcriptomics, and proteomics datasets to identify patterns and biomarkers.
• Collaborate with experimental scientists to design studies producing high-quality data.
• Interpret results and communicate findings to diverse audiences.

Skills

Python

R

Perl

Statistics

Machine Learning

Education

Ph.D. in Computational Biology/related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a highly skilled Senior Computational Biologist to join their innovative research team in Polokwane . This role is central to analyzing large-scale biological datasets, including genomics, transcriptomics, and proteomics data, to uncover novel biological insights and drive discovery. You will collaborate closely with experimental biologists and clinicians to design studies, develop analytical pipelines, and interpret complex data. This is an excellent opportunity for a talented computational biologist to contribute to groundbreaking research in a supportive and technologically advanced environment. The successful candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of biological systems, and expertise in applying computational methods to solve biological problems.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain robust computational pipelines for the analysis of high-throughput biological data.
• Analyze large-scale genomics, transcriptomics, and proteomics datasets to identify significant biological patterns, pathways, and biomarkers.
• Collaborate with experimental scientists to design experiments that generate high-quality, analyzable data.
• Interpret complex computational results in a biological context and communicate findings effectively to diverse audiences.
• Contribute to the development of predictive models and algorithms for disease diagnosis and progression.
• Stay current with the latest advancements in bioinformatics, computational biology, and relevant biological fields.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Computational Biology , Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related quantitative field with a strong biological focus.
• A 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) and experience with relevant libraries and tools.
• Solid understanding of statistical methods, machine learning, and data mining techniques applied to biological data.
• Experience analyzing large biological datasets such as next-generation sequencing (NGS) data.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team in Polokwane .

Benefits

• A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including health, retirement, and life insurance.
• Opportunities for professional development, including attending conferences and advanced training courses.
• Access to high-performance computing resources and cutting-edge bioinformatics software.
• A dynamic research environment fostering collaboration and innovation in Polokwane .
• Generous paid time off and flexible working arrangements.
• The chance to contribute to significant scientific advancements.