Senior Systems Biologist – Multi-Omics Modeling Lead

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 1,100,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development andconference

Conference attendance opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a Senior Systems Biologist for a renowned research institute in Soweto, Gauteng. You will apply quantitative approaches, build predictive models by integrating genomics, proteomics and metabolomics data, and drive understanding of cellular function and disease mechanisms.

Collaborating with experimentalists, clinicians and bioinformaticians, you will design in silico experiments, mentor researchers, and contribute to the development of new computational tools in a

Qualifications

• PhD in Systems Biology, Computational Biology, or related quantitative field.
• 4–6 years of post-doctoral or equivalent research experience in systems biology or computational biology.
• Strong expertise in computational modeling, network analysis and statistics.
• Proficiency in Python or R and experience with biological databases and software.
• Experience integrating diverse biological datasets (e.g., sequencing data).
• Solid understanding of molecular biology and key biological pathways.
• Analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary research team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply computational models and algorithms to analyze complex biological datasets.
• Integrate multi-omics data to build systems-level understanding.
• Design and conduct in silico experiments to test hypotheses.
• Collaborate with experimentalists to design studies generating relevant data.
• Interpret model outputs to derive meaningful biological insights.
• Contribute to development of novel computational tools and methodologies.
• Communicate findings through presentations and publications.
• Mentor junior researchers and foster collaborative environment.
• Stay abreast of advancements in systems biology and bioinformatics.

Skills

Python

R

Computational modeling

Network analysis

Statistics

Education

PhD in Systems Biology or related field

Job description

Placements24 is recruiting a Senior Systems Biologist for a renowned research institute in Soweto, Gauteng. You will apply quantitative approaches, build predictive models by integrating genomics, proteomics and metabolomics data, and drive understanding of cellular function and disease mechanisms.

Collaborating with experimentalists, clinicians and bioinformaticians, you will design in silico experiments, mentor researchers, and contribute to the development of new computational tools in a