Job Details
- Expires 31 March 0 days left to apply
- Reference number: NW14/043/0325
- Province: Western Cape
- Type of engagement: Permanent appointment
- Posted: March 7th
Background to Position
Stellenbosch University
Faculty of Science
Centre for Bioinformatics and Computational Biology (CBCB)
Lecturer in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology (Job Level 8)
(Stellenbosch Campus)
Ref. NW14/043/0325
Job Description
Duties:
- Participating in the selection and administration of postgraduate students in the CBCB.
- Teaching modules in bioinformatics at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
- Continuously updating taught undergraduate and postgraduate curricula to reflect advances in bioinformatics.
- Managing the new structured MSc in Bioinformatics of Infectious Diseases and Pathogen Genomics to ensure the programme’s smooth operation.
- Participating in the general operation of the CBCB as arranged with the Director.
- Establishing and building a research group, preferably focused on the development and application of machine learning and AI in answering questions in biology.
- Supervising BScHons, MSc and PhD students.
- Establishing a collaborative research network within the University, as well as nationally and internationally.
Inherent Criteria
Requirements:
- A PhD in Bioinformatics, Applied Mathematics, Mathematics, or Computer Science, or a related field.
- Teaching experience (as lecturer, or teaching assistant/tutor at tertiary level), or proven potential to teach undergraduate and postgraduate bioinformatics modules.
- Proficiency in Python and R.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Demonstrated potential to develop an active research programme.
- Evidence of research outputs at peer-reviewed international conferences or in recognised journals in the field of bioinformatics or a related field.
- Demonstarted potential to successfully compete for research funding at both local and international levels.
Recommendations:
- Working knowledge of additional programming languages such as C++ and Java would be an advantage.
- Proficiency in the Linux OS and the use of a high-performance computer cluster.
- Knowledge of SQL and database design.
- Expertise in machine learning and AI.
Application Requirement
Commencement of duties:
01 July 2025
Closing date:
31 March 2025
Enquiries regarding this post: Prof HG Patterton on 021 808 2774, or at hpatterton@sun.ac.za
Enquiries regarding remuneration/benefits, as well as technical assistance with the electronic application process: Human Resources Client Services Centre on 021 808 2753 (Stellenbosch) / 021 938 9636 (Tygerberg), or at sun-e-hr@sun.ac.za
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