Computational Biologist [South Africa]

 

Duties/Pligte

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  Providing technical (analytical) support to researchers, i.e., hot desking, consultancy, etc.;
• Coordinating microbiome skills development and training via workshops, short courses, journal club, etc.;
• Assisting microbiome researchers and students with protocol design, grant applications and data management (including data uploads to repositories);
• Strengthening cross-faculty networks to capture multidisciplinary strengths;
• Broadening the AMI's scientific networks with local and international collaborators;
• Participating in AMI management meetings;
• The incumbent will be primarily based at Tygerberg campus and will sometimes be required to travel between Tygerberg and the main campus in Stellenbosch.

Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes

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  At least an MSc in Computational Biology, OR Data Science with a background in Biological Sciences;
• Experience in microbiome analysis and biostatistics as evidenced by peer-reviewed research outputs (such as publications and conference presentations) and workshops/courses;
• At least three years' experience in bioinformatics and/or data science;
• Proficient in Linux, R and more than one of the following programming languages: Python, C, C++;
• The ability to solve problems independently and effectively;
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Recommendation/Aanbeveling

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  Previous experience in hosting computational training and workshops;
• Proven ability to participate in multidisciplinary projects and to capture existing multidisciplinary strengths within a university environment;
• Track record in postgraduate student supervision;
• Successful original grant funding, ideally from international sources;
• A valid drivers' license and own transport.

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