Senior Systems Biologist - Remote Preclinical Modeling

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Systems Biologist for a remote-first role focused on integrating multi-omics data, computational modeling, and experimental validation. You will develop holistic models of biological networks to elucidate disease mechanisms and identify novel therapeutic targets.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD with 5+ years of post-doctoral or industry experience in systems biology or related fields, and is proficient in Python, R, and MATLAB, with experience in network analysis

Qualifications

• PhD in Systems Biology or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 5 years post-doctoral or industry experience applying systems biology.
• Proficiency in Python, R, and MATLAB.
• Experience with biological network construction and analysis tools.
• Strong understanding of statistical modeling, dynamical systems, and/or machine learning.

Responsibilities

• Develop systems biology approaches to analyze multi-omics data.
• Construct computational models of biological networks and pathways.
• Integrate diverse data to identify targets and hypotheses.
• Collaborate with experimental biologists, pharmacologists, and bioinformaticians.
• Develop and implement algorithms for network analysis and modeling.
• Communicate findings to scientific and non-scientific audiences.

Skills

Python

R

MATLAB

Machine learning

Statistics

Analytical thinking

Remote collaboration

Education

PhD in Systems Biology or related

Tools

Cytoscape

Ingenuity Pathway Analysis

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Systems Biologist for a remote-first role focused on integrating multi-omics data, computational modeling, and experimental validation. You will develop holistic models of biological networks to elucidate disease mechanisms and identify novel therapeutic targets.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD with 5+ years of post-doctoral or industry experience in systems biology or related fields, and is proficient in Python, R, and MATLAB, with experience in network analysis