Senior Systems Biologist - Pharmaceutical Research

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Stock options

Professional development

Flexible remote hours

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Systems Biologist to join its fully remote research team. You will apply systems biology and computational modeling to unravel disease mechanisms, integrate multi-omics data, and identify novel therapeutic targets for pharmaceutical development.

As a key contributor, you will mentor junior scientists, collaborate with experimental and clinical teams, and communicate findings through publications and presentations.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Systems Biology, Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, or related quantitative field.
• Extensive experience applying systems biology and computational modeling.
• Proficiency in Python and R and relevant bioinformatics tools.
• Strong understanding of molecular biology, cell biology, and disease mechanisms.
• Demonstrated ability to lead research projects and mentor junior scientists.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply systems biology approaches to analyze complex networks and pathways.
• Integrate multi-omics data to build predictive models.
• Identify and validate novel therapeutic targets and biomarkers.
• Collaborate with experimental and clinical teams to design studies.
• Communicate findings through presentations and publications.

Skills

Systems biology

Computational modeling

Data integration

Mentoring

Leadership

Python

R

Education

Ph.D. in Systems Biology

Tools

Python

R

Bioinformatics tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is recruiting a forward-thinking Senior Systems Biologist to join their fully remote research team. This role is pivotal in advancing our understanding of complex biological systems and their implications for pharmaceutical development. You will leverage cutting-edge computational approaches and multi-omics data to unravel disease mechanisms and identify novel therapeutic targets. This fully remote position allows you to contribute from anywhere, collaborating virtually with a world-class team of scientists and researchers dedicated to making significant breakthroughs in medicine. You will be part of an organization that values intellectual rigor, collaboration, and impactful scientific discovery.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and apply systems biology approaches to analyze complex biological networks and pathways.
• Integrate multi-omics data (genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics) to build predictive models.
• Identify and validate novel therapeutic targets and biomarkers for various diseases.
• Collaborate with experimental and clinical teams to design and interpret research studies.
• Communicate research findings effectively through presentations and publications.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Systems Biology , Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, or a related quantitative field.
• Extensive experience in applying systems biology principles and computational modeling techniques.
• Proficiency in programming languages (e.g., Python, R) and relevant bioinformatics tools.
• Strong understanding of molecular biology, cell biology, and disease mechanisms.
• Demonstrated ability to lead research projects and mentor junior scientists.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Performance-based bonuses and potential for stock options.
• Generous allowance for professional development and conference attendance.
• Flexible working hours and a supportive remote work culture.
• Opportunity to work on high-impact research with leading scientific minds.