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Braamfontein: Postdoctoral Fellow (Mental Health Genetics in Africa 2026 – Wits SBIMB)

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Main purpose of the job: The responsibilities of the candidate would include data curation, management, storage and analysis of phenotype and genomic data from over 10,000 participants The Fellowship support is for two years, with the possibility of extension depending on performance and funding Location: Sydney Brenner Institute for Molecular Bioscience (SBIMB) University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg Key performance areas: As a multi-disciplinary project, applicants should be willing and able to rapidly acquire new skills in disciplines outside their core training area The project would suit someone with a background in Systems Biology, Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, and/or Genetics/Genomics Required minimum education and training: Applicants must have an appropriate PhD Degree obtained within the last 5 years Required minimum work experience: The ideal candidate would have some experience in big data management and Genome-Wide Association Study Methodologies The outputs would be well-curated datasets, high-impact publications and public communication of key outcomes Preference will be given to applications from South African citizens or those who have Permanent Residence in South Africa The selected applicant will be expected to be available within the next 6 months (ideally by April 2026) Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities: Previous experience in using Bioinformatics and Computational Models and Tools to help interpret Biomedical data would be advantageous, but is not mandatory TO APPLY: Only if you mee t the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit the following documents: A detailed updated CV of maximum 4 pages A Cover letter indicating how your knowledge and skills would align with the research topic, and what your expectations are should you be successful Academic record/transcript Copy of ID/Passport Contact details of 3 academic referees Please Apply Online and complete your registration via our website to enable and protect you as a candidate, and to accept the new POPIA terms and conditions This will then create your permanent profile with which you can apply for all jobs as advertised by AJ PERSONNEL However, you may remove your profile from AJ PERSONNEL when you are no longer in the job market Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessful Closing date: 20 February 2026 Note: No CV will be accepted after the closing date Please note: WHC, in accordance with its Employment Equity goals and plan, will give preference to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto AJ Personnel is only responsible for advertising and the response handling on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position
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