Senior Research Scientist - Bioinformatics

Placements24; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Incentives

Impactful projects

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Fully remote

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Research Scientist in Bioinformatics to join a remote-first R&D team. You will design bioinformatic pipelines for multi-omics data and apply advanced ML methods to reveal actionable insights.

Collaborate with biologists to shape research questions and experimental designs while communicating findings to diverse audiences. The role emphasizes staying abreast of genomics advances and contributing to diagnostic target discovery, within a flexible, fully remote work

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent in a quantitative field such as Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, CS or Statistics.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on bioinformatics research and analysis with impactful contributions.
• Proficiency in Python, R, and SQL; experience with bioinformatics tools and databases.
• Strong understanding of biological pathways and molecular biology principles.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and HPC environments.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills in a distributed team.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement bioinformatic pipelines for large-scale genomic, proteomic, and transcriptomic data analysis.
• Develop and apply advanced statistical and machine learning methods to interpret complex data.
• Collaborate with biologists to define research questions and experimental designs.
• Visualize and communicate complex findings clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Stay current with bioinformatics/genomics advances and propose new directions.
• Contribute to development and validation of diagnostic/therapeutic targets through data analysis.

Skills

Python

R

SQL

Bioinformatics

Cloud computing

Education

PhD in Bioinformatics / Computational Biology / CS / Statistics

Tools

Bioinformatics tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Research Scientist specializing in Bioinformatics to join their innovative, remote-first research and development team. This pivotal role will focus on analyzing complex biological datasets to drive discoveries in our client's cutting-edge research initiatives. You will play a crucial part in shaping the future of scientific exploration by leveraging advanced computational techniques and statistical modeling to uncover novel insights and contribute to groundbreaking projects. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with a passion for advancing scientific knowledge through data-driven approaches, thriving in a collaborative virtual environment that fosters continuous learning and professional growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement bioinformatic pipelines for large-scale genomic, proteomic, and transcriptomic data analysis.
• Develop and apply advanced statistical and machine learning methods to interpret complex biological datasets.
• Collaborate with biologists and other scientists to define research questions and experimental designs.
• Visualize and communicate complex findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in bioinformatics, genomics, and related fields, and propose new research directions.
• Contribute to the development and validation of novel diagnostic and therapeutic targets through rigorous data analysis.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or equivalent experience in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in bioinformatics research and analysis, with a proven track record of impactful contributions.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, and SQL, along with experience using bioinformatics tools and databases.
• Strong understanding of biological pathways, gene regulation, and molecular biology principles.
• Demonstrated experience with cloud computing platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and high-performance computing environments.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively work within a distributed team structure.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Opportunity to work on challenging and impactful scientific research projects.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Generous paid time off and professional development opportunities.
• A dynamic, collaborative, and fully remote work environment that supports work-life balance.