Senior Data Scientist - Bioinformatics

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Education support

High-performance computing access

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Data Scientist with a Bioinformatics specialization to join a cutting-edge research team in Welkom. You will drive discovery by analyzing large-scale genomic datasets and designing advanced analytical methods.

The role requires collaboration with biologists, geneticists, and computational scientists to translate biological questions into data science challenges and to mentor junior staff in a dynamic R&D environment.

Qualifications

• PhD or MSc in Bioinformatics, CS, Statistics, or related field.
• Strong programming skills in Python or R with relevant libraries.
• Experience handling large biological datasets (NGS) and statistical modeling.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy ML models and statistical methods for genomic data.
• Design and manage big data pipelines for analysis.
• Collaborate with biologists and analysts to translate problems into data science tasks.
• Visualize complex biological data for diverse stakeholders.
• Contribute to development of bioinformatics tools and software.
• Mentor junior data scientists and provide technical guidance.

Skills

Python/R

Bioinformatics

NGS data

Machine learning

Data pipelines

Team collaboration

Education

PhD or MSc in Bioinformatics/CS/Statistics

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

SciPy/NumPy/Pandas

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Data Scientist with a specialization in Bioinformatics to join their innovative research team in Welkom . This role is pivotal in leveraging large-scale biological datasets to uncover insights into complex biological systems and diseases. You will design and implement advanced analytical methodologies, working closely with biologists, geneticists, and computational scientists to drive discovery. This position is within a cutting-edge Scientific Research & Development environment, offering significant opportunities to impact advancements in genomics and personalized medicine.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy machine learning models and statistical algorithms for analyzing genomic, proteomic, and transcriptomic data.
• Design and manage big data pipelines for efficient data processing and analysis.
• Collaborate with domain experts to define research questions and translate biological problems into data science challenges.
• Visualize complex biological data to communicate findings effectively to diverse audiences.
• Contribute to the development of novel bioinformatics tools and software.
• Mentor junior data scientists and provide technical guidance on data analysis projects.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or Master's degree in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in data science or bioinformatics.
• Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R, and experience with relevant libraries (e.g., SciPy, NumPy, Pandas, TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Expertise in handling and analyzing large biological datasets, including next-generation sequencing (NGS) data.
• Solid understanding of statistical modeling, machine learning techniques, and biological pathways.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for teamwork in Welkom.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous retirement savings plan with employer contributions.
• Support for continuing education, conference attendance, and professional development.
• Access to high-performance computing resources and a collaborative research environment.