POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW- BIOINFORMATICS: The International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe) is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow (Bioinformatics) to join the Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics Unit (MBBU) in Nairobi, Kenya. The selected candidate will support genomic data analysis, develop standardized workflows, and lead bioinformatics capacity-building initiatives. The position is for a two-year contract, renewable based on project needs, funding, and performance.
Designation: Postdoctoral Fellow (Bioinformatics)
Research Area: Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Genetics, or Genomics
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Eligibility/Qualification:
- PhD in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Genetics, or Genomics.
- At least 2 years’ experience in bioinformatics research and training groups.
- Extensive knowledge of bioinformatics approaches for analyzing omics data.
- Proficiency in Linux environments, Python, R, git version control, and best practices for reproducible bioinformatics analysis.
Job Description: The selected Postdoctoral Fellow will have the following responsibilities:
- Provide support for Bioinformatics data analysis (genomics, transcriptomics, and metagenomics data).
- Build Bioinformatics capacity by developing and maintaining analysis workflows and training programs.
- Develop and maintain bioinformatics software for research projects and provide programming support.
- Assist the system administrator in maintaining the Bioinformatics server.
- Collaborate with organizations advancing bioinformatics capacity in Africa.
- Supervise students and interns on relevant projects.
- Support resource mobilization and proposal development.
- Establish Bioinformatics and computational biology research programs aligned with icipe’s mission.
- Analyze project next-generation sequencing (Illumina & Oxford Nanopore) data.
- Mentor and train staff, develop and execute programs, and supervise staff and students.
- Budget monitoring and providing information and data to other units.
- Aim to submit at least two peer-reviewed papers per year.
- Contribute to fundraising for projects as a Principal Investigator (PI) or co-applicant, with at least 2 concept/proposal submissions annually.
- Foster internal and external relations with stakeholders related to their activities.
How to Apply: Interested applicants should submit the following documents by 4th August 2023: (a) A confidential cover letter (b) Detailed CV with names and addresses of 3 referees (including e-mail addresses) (c) A statement illustrating suitability against the listed qualifications/competencies/abilities and skills (d) Two published papers
Last Date for Apply: 4 August 2023
Candidates can apply online at http://recruit.icipe.org or by email: recruitment@icipe.org
icipe is an equal opportunity employer and values gender equity, teamwork, and respect for diversity. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, age, gender, religion, disability status, nationality, ethnic origin, or social status.
