Researcher Job at University of the Witwatersrand

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

Requirements to apply:

• 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).

Recommended skills or experience that would be an advantage:

• 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