Researcher

University of the Witwatersrand · Gauteng

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The research scientist will have the following responsibilities

Scientific support of ongoing and new research projects within the group
Independent development, assessment, and application of novel approaches to analyse multi-omics datasets
Preparation and contribution to peer-reviewed manuscripts
Supporting and training of postgraduate students in data analysis and interpretation
Contributing to grant applications, reporting, and budget management
Fostering local and international collaborations and networks
Contributing to the strategic development of the group's research programme

Academic qualification: The minimum requirement is a completed Master's degree in Human Genetics, Bioinformatics, or a related field.
A completed PhD Human Genetics, Bioinformatics, or a related field, or a PhD that is under examination or close to submission, would be preferred.
Research experience:
At least three 3 publications involving original human related research, of which the applicant is first author on at least one 1 publication.
Demonstrated experience in analysing next-generation sequencing data, multi-omics data analysis, and genomic variant interpretation.
Proficiency in Python, BASH and/or R; experience with Linux-based high-performance computing HPC.

Evidence of contributions to securing research funding.
Experience in training junior researchers and postgraduate students.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, with limited supervision.
Experience working in a research environment on human related data.

Closing date: 17 August 2026