Opportunity: Node Manager @ National Bioinformatics Network--Stellenbosch, South Africa

Johann Rohwer • June 29, 2006
Opportunity: Node Manager @ National Bioinformatics Network--Stellenbosch, South Africa
BACKGROUND:
This is a renewable three-year contract position in which the appointee will play an integral part in the provision of bioinformatics training and services at Stellenbosch University. The position will particularly suit a highly motivated and adaptable individual, capable of performing a wide range of tasks.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Providing bioinformatics training

Managing user support and services

Conducting some research, either independently or in collaboration with other bioinformatics researchers at the University (the research focus of the Stellenbosch Bioinformatics Node is computational systems biology)

Developing and teaching an undergraduate Bioinformatics module

Co-operating with the bioinformatics nodes of other universities within the South African National Bioinformatics Network
- Facilitating the dissemination of data and services to the national network.

REQUIREMENTS

A postgraduate degree, preferably a PhD, in Bioinformatics or a related field
Good computational skills, including knowledge of at least one modern programming language and a desire to learn additional skills rapidly.

PREFERENCES

Previous experience in bioinformatics training or service provision
Proficiency in Python
Knowledge of the Linux Operating System.

TERMS

The University will consider all applications in terms of its Employment Equity Plan, which acknowledges the urgent need to diversify the demographic composition of the staff corps, especially with regard to the appointment of suitable candidates from the designated groups.

LOCALE

Stellenbosch, South Africa

COMPENSATION

The annual remuneration package will be up to a level of ZAR 300 000, commensurate with the appointeeâ??s qualifications and experience.

HOW TO APPLY

Enquiries can be directed to Johann Rohwer (jr[at]sun.ac.za).

Obtain the prescribed application form by either e-mailing ldavids[at]sun.ac.za or
on our homepage at http://www.sun.ac.za/applicationforms or by contacting +27-21-808-4829.

Completed application forms, accompanied by a full curriculum vitae with the names of at least two referees, are to be forwarded to The Manager: Personnel Provisioning and Planning, Stellenbosch University, Private Bag X1, Matieland 7602, South Africa or fax +27-21-808-2484 or by e-mail to njdk[at]sun.ac.za.

Applicants should request their referees to forward confidential reports as soon as possible directly to the same address.

DEADLINE

17 July 2006