Bioinformatics Scientist

Cape Town Full-time R25,000 - R50,000 / Month
(R300,000 - R600,000 / Year)

Job Description

As a Bioinformatics Scientist, you will develop and maintain software tools and databases for biological data analysis. Your expertise will drive efforts in integrating large datasets, implementing statistical models, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to tackle complex biological questions.

Responsibilities

  • Design and conduct bioinformatics analyses to interpret genomic data.
  • Create visualization tools for easy data interpretation.
  • Develop new computational methods for data analysis.
  • Participate in research proposal writing and grant applications.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate genomic data.
  • Provide mentorship to junior team members.

Requirements

Education
  • PhD in Bioinformatics or Computational Biology
Experience
  • 5 years of experience in academic or hospital settings.
Technical Skills
  • Machine Learning
  • Data Visualization
Soft Skills
  • Leadership
  • Conflict Resolution
Certifications
  • Bioinformatics Certification
Languages
  • English: Fluent

Advantageous

  • Knowledge of high-performance computing: Experience with HPC environments for large-scale data analysis.
  • Familiarity with web development tools: Experience in using Flask or Django for creating bioinformatics web applications.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
  • Flexible working hours
  • Support for continuing education
  • Access to research conferences and workshops

Company Culture

  • Innovation Driven: Our research culture promotes innovation, enabling creative problem-solving and exploration.
  • Integrity: We uphold ethical standards in research and communication.
Status: Closed