Lecturer: Bioinformatics Western Cape

Duties/Pligte        

Participating in the selection and administration of postgraduate students in the CBCB. Teaching modules in Bioinformatics at undergraduate and postgraduate level. Continuously updating undergraduate and postgraduate curricula to reflect advances in bioinformatics. Becoming involved in the administration of undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes, ensuring their smooth operation. Participating in the general operation of the CBCB as arranged with the Director. Establishing and building a research group, preferably focused on the development and application of machine learning and AI in advancing understanding in biology. Supervising BSc Honours, MSc and PhD students. Showing potential to successfully compete for research funding at both local and international levels. Establishing a collaborative research network within the University as well as nationally and internationally.

Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes        

MSc (to be appointed at Junior Lecturer level) or PhD (to be appointed at Lecturer level) in Bioinformatics. Proficiency in Python and R. The ability to communicate fluently in English. Evidence of publishing in respected journals. For appointment at Lecturer level, the candidate must have successfully graduated BSc Hons and MSc students in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology.

Recommendation/Aanbeveling        

Significant knowledge of machine learning and AI. Proficiency in additional programming languages such as C, C++ and Java. Active footprint on GitHub. Proficiency in Linux OS and the use of a high-performance computer cluster. Knowledge of SQL and database design.

Closing Date   21-Aug-2026