Postdoctoral Research Fellow: Bioinformatics at Mintek

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:            

• Develop and apply bioinformatics pipelines for the analysis of 16S rRNA gene, metagenomic and whole-genome sequencing data.
• Develop, validate and implement new analytical methods, workflows and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Integrate molecular, microbiological and process data to support research and technology development.
• Contribute innovative ideas, research proposals and technical solutions to advance the division's research programmes.
• Contribute to scientific publications, conference presentations and collaborative research initiatives.
• Mentor postgraduate students and junior researchers and support the development of bioinformatics capability within the division.
• Plan and manage research activities in compliance with SHEQ and good research and data management practices.

APPLICATIONS

• Comprehensive curriculum vitae, including academic records, research experience, publications and R&D outputs.
• Copy of doctoral certificate (or letter from the university confirming meeting of Ph.D. requirements).
• Cover letter motivating the application.
• Two (2) reference/support letters (one must be from the Ph.D. supervisor).

Apply by: 14 August 2026