Director: CBCB (Professor/Associate Professor)
Stellenbosch University · Stellenbosch, Western Cape
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Start free — we apply for you →Duties/Pligte The Director will take the main strategic and managerial responsibility for the Centre, including:
- Providing strategic leadership and direction aligned with the priorities of Stellenbosch University and the Faculty of Science.
- Leading the growth of Bioinformatics and Computational Biology linked to Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, genomics, computational biology and biotechnology.
- Strengthening collaboration across the Natural, Agricultural and Human Health Sciences and with external partners.
- Promoting excellence in teaching, postgraduate training, research, innovation and social impact, and enhancing standing through outputs, funding and networks.
- Ensuring effective governance and management of staff, finances, facilities, computational infrastructure and operations.
Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes
- PhD in Bioinformatics or Computational Biology or a related area.
- The incumbent must be appointable at Associate Professor or Professor level in a relevant Faculty of Science Department.
- An established record of research excellence, postgraduate supervision and academic leadership in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or a closely related field.
- Proven leadership and interpersonal skills, experience in trans-disciplinary collaboration and partnerships.
- An external funding record.
- A demonstrated commitment to transformation, diversity, equity and inclusion.
In addition, candidates considered for appointment at Professor level must:
- Provide evidence of significant academic standing in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or a closely related field.
- Provide evidence of a strong international collaborative network and recognised leadership in the broader academic community.