Bioinformatics Data Scientist

4 days ago


Durban, South Africa Carlysle Human Capital Full time

The successful incumbent will join the CAPRISA Head Office team in Durban.

**Qualifications and experience**:

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology or related quantitative field
- Proficiency using R packages and programming language (Python & Java)
- Strong experience in efficient pipeline/workflow development for large NGS data analysis
- Knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and/or Photoshop or Inkscape
- Basic knowledge of immunology, genomics, genetics and sequencing technologies will be an added advantage
- Due to the collaborative and interdisciplinary nature of our research, strong communication skills, ability to work independently and in a group setting with multiple investigators are critical.

**Essential functions**:

- Preform data quality control and conduct computational analysis of largescale RNA and/or DNA sequencing database
- Familiarity with public databases and repositories of bulk and single-cell RNA and DNA profiling data
- Develop and maintain biostatistical methods for continuous improvement of microbiome, metagenomic, and multi-omic data analysis pipeline.
- Contribute to the development of protocols and provide support of research activities through data analysis, statistical modelling, reporting and communication of results.
- Deploy and maintain required tools, workflows, and pipelines on CAPRISA servers for the CAPRISA related metagenomic analysis.

**Personal qualities and competencies**:

- Attention to detail, with strong analytical ability.
- Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
- Ability to work independently, without direct supervision and fit in well within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

**Period: 2 year fixed-term contract**

Applicants are advised that CAPRISA has implemented s mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy and all appointees will need to be vaccinated at commencement of employment.



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