Job Description

UP Professional and Support

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FORESTRY AND AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE


RESEARCH MANAGER - MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND BIOINFORMATICS


PEROMNES POST LEVEL 07

In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the following vacancy.

The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.



KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:


The incumbent responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Providing operational, research and administrative laboratory support services for the research groups in the core FABI complex; Contributing to strategic planning regarding molecular biology tools, bioinformatics and data management systems; Training and mentorship of postgraduate students as well as visiting scientists and students; Providing sustainable bioinformatics support and data management and analysis for the students and research projects; Performing laboratory-based investigations by undertaking technical and experimental tasks.


MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

MSc in applicable Molecular Biology field with a minimum of 4 years of experience in the following: + Molecular Biology laboratory research;
+ Bioinformatics and Genomics research;
+ Research and data management.



REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL


ATTRIBUTES):

Standard molecular biology laboratory techniques; Next generation sequence data analysis scripts, programs and algorithms; Ability to prepare technical reports related to molecular biology, bioinformatics and genomics research; Oral presentation skills; Expertise in NGS DNA and RNA sequence data management; Project management skills; Training skills; Interpersonal skills; Ability to work part of a team; Good communication skills; Administrative and management skills; Mentorship skills.


ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

PhD in applicable Molecular Biology Field with specialisation in Bioinformatics and more than 4 years of experience in the following: + Bioinformatics research;
+ Molecular Biology research;
+ Competence in working with NGS data;
+ Training and capacity development experience.
Additional qualification in research/data management.


PLEASE NOTE: All shortlisted candidates may be required to participate in relevant skills


assessments as part of the selection process.



The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent's level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED and UMVUZO medical aid schemes and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.



Applicants are requested to apply online at www.up.ac.za



In applying for this post, please attach:

A comprehensive CV; Certified copies of qualifications and identity document; and Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact.


CLOSING DATE: 16 May 2025



No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.



ENQUIRIES: Mr Trishan Moodley, Email: trishan.moodley@up.ac.za for application-related enquiries, and Prof F Venter, Email: fanus.venter@up.ac.za, for enquiries relating to the post related content.



Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 31 August 2025, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.

In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups.

All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply.

By applying for this vacancy, the candidates consent to undergo verification of personal credentials and related information including, but not limited to, qualifications, criminal record, credit record, current and historic disciplinary proceedings as part of the selection process.

The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions.