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

The Centre for Bioinformatics and Computational Biology (CBCB) at Stellenbosch University advances teaching, research, postgraduate training and strategic development in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology. This appointment offers the opportunity to provide leadership within a dynamic, trans-disciplinary focus area linked to Data Science and Artificial Intelligence at Stellenbosch University, and to collaborate with top researchers and academics from across the Natural, Agricultural and Human Health Sciences.