Senior Population Geneticist (Hybrid) – Genomics

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24, based in Pretoria, seeks a Senior Geneticist specializing in Population Studies to design and lead population genetics projects using cutting-edge genomic technologies in a hybrid work setting. You will collaborate with scientists and clinicians to advance understanding of human genetic variation across diverse populations.

The role emphasizes statistical genetics, bioinformatic tools, and mentorship of junior researchers, with a track record of publications and strong

Qualifications

• PhD in Genetics or related field required.
• Minimum 5 years post-doctoral experience in population genetics.
• Experience with high-throughput genotyping and sequencing data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead population genetics studies using genomic data.
• Analyze large-scale genetic datasets to identify patterns of variation and selection.
• Develop statistical and computational methods for genetic data analysis.
• Collaborate with researchers to interpret findings in health, disease, and evolution.
• Mentor junior researchers and students in population genetics and genomics.
• Publish research findings in high-impact journals and present at conferences.
• Ensure compliance with ethical guidelines and data privacy in genetic research.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Education

PhD in Genetics

Tools

R

Python

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Job description

Placements24, based in Pretoria, seeks a Senior Geneticist specializing in Population Studies to design and lead population genetics projects using cutting-edge genomic technologies in a hybrid work setting. You will collaborate with scientists and clinicians to advance understanding of human genetic variation across diverse populations.

The role emphasizes statistical genetics, bioinformatic tools, and mentorship of junior researchers, with a track record of publications and strong