Job Description

Stellenbosch University

Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences

Department of Biomedical Sciences

Division of Molecular Biology and Human Genetics

African Microbiome Institute (AMI)

Computational Biologist (Job Level 8)

(Two-year full-time fixed-term appointment with the possibility of extension)

Ref. TGB02/202/0723

Duties:

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:

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:

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 driver's license and own transport.

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