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).

GRADE: AO3, SALARY PACKAGE: Negotiable

• Successful candidates must arrange their own accommodation close to Mintek, and must make their own travel arrangements to get to Mintek. Candidates must be willing to undergo psychometric testing.
• Should you not hear from us within one (1) month of the closing date, consider your application to be unsuccessful.
• Mintek is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, whose aim is to promote representivity in all levels of occupational categories.

Minimum requirements

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• A Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology or related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in bioinformatics and computational analysis of omics datasets.
• Experience with bioinformatics pipelines and workflow management tools (e.g. Nextflow or similar).
• Knowledge of microbial ecology, metagenomics and genomics.
• Foundation in biostatistics and data analysis.
• Understanding of molecular biology techniques and sequencing technologies.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Team player who enjoys variety and has a strong affinity for planning and executing new and high impact research.
• Passion for research, technology development, and technology transfer.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a stressful and demanding environment.
• Willing to travel locally and internationally.