NETWORK MANAGER: BIOINFORMATICS
DEPARTMENT OF CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES
FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
The Computational Biology (CBIO) Group (http://cbio.uct.ac.za) provides leadership in Bioinformatics at the
University of Cape Town and forms part of a broader network of Bioinformatics Groups spanning tertiary
institutions across South Africa. CBIO is located within the Institute of Infectious Disease and Molecular
Medicine (IIDMM), which provides a highly collaborative research environment, focusing on infectious
diseases and biomedical research relevant to the African continent. The CBIO group is leading an initiative
with over thirty institutions around Africa to develop a Pan African Bioinformatics Network for the Human
Heredity and Health (H3Africa) Initiative (http://www.h3africa.org/). The aim of the network is to build
bioinformatics capacity in Africa and develop a bioinformatics support platform for H3Africa research
projects. The group seeks a highly efficient Bioinformatics Network Manager to help coordinate the activities
of the network.
Requirements:
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A Master’s degree in Management, Bioinformatics, or a related discipline
Bioinformatics or biomedical background or expertise
Management skills
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Willingness to travel to the partner sites in Africa
Bioinformatics training experience and awareness of current techniques and standards in Bioinformatics
would be advantageous.
Responsibilities include:
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Overall management of activities of the central node at UCT together with the PI
Coordination of network activities and monitoring of progress at partner sites
Production and dissemination of network documents and reports
Active participation in training activities
Management of bioinformatics help desk activities
The annual cost of employment, including benefits, is between R291,599 and R343,018 depending on skills
and experience. The position is for up to 5 years with an initial probation period.
Application process:
To apply, please e-mail the completed UCT Application form and all other relevant documentation as
indicated on the form, with the subject line “Network Manager: Bioinformatics” followed by the
reference number to Ms Zulile Ncayiyana, Staff Recruitment and Selection, University of Cape Town,
Rondebosch 7700.
E-mail: zulile.ncayiyana@uct.ac.za; Telephone: +27 21 650 2195; Group website: www.cbio.uct.ac.za
The application form can be downloaded at http://web.uct.ac.za/depts/sapweb/forms/hr201.doc.
An application which does not comply with the above requirements will be regarded as
incomplete. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Reference number for this position:
SR387/12
Closing date for applications:
12 October 2012
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