Director: CBCB (Professor/Associate Professor) at Stellenbosch University

Duties/Pligte        
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.

Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes        

• PhD in Bioinformatics or Computational Biology or a related area.
• The incumbent must be appointable at Associate Professor or Professor level in a relevant Faculty of Science Department.
• An established record of research excellence, postgraduate supervision and academic leadership in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or a closely related field.
• Proven leadership and interpersonal skills, experience in trans-disciplinary collaboration and partnerships.
• An external funding record.
• A demonstrated commitment to transformation, diversity, equity and inclusion.

In addition, candidates considered for appointment at Professor level must:

• Provide evidence of significant academic standing in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or a closely related field.
• Provide evidence of a strong international collaborative network and recognised leadership in the broader academic community.