Wits Sydney Brenner Institute Researcher in Precision Medicine and African Genomics, South Africa 2026
University of the Witwatersrand
The Sydney Brenner Institute for Molecular Bioscience at Wits seeks a researcher to support its Roche Research Chair in Precision Medicine and African Genomics in Johannesburg. This five-year staff scientist role requires human genetics or bioinformatics expertise, publications and multi-omics analysis. Apply through Wits iRecruitment by 18 October 2026. Salary is graded by experience; no amount is stated.
The Sydney Brenner Institute for Molecular Bioscience at the University of the Witwatersrand is recruiting a Researcher to support the Roche Research Chair in Precision Medicine and African Genomics. The Johannesburg-based staff scientist will work on African-led genomics projects, including paediatric cohorts, multi-omic datasets and the analysis of disease-causing variants. The researcher will support manuscripts, train postgraduate researchers and help develop collaborations and grant applications.
Wits offers a five-year fixed-term appointment, potentially renewable subject to performance and funding. Salary is commensurate with experience under Wits remuneration scales; the vacancy gives no salary amount. The minimum qualification is a completed Master’s in human genetics, bioinformatics or a related field; a completed or near-complete PhD is preferred. Applicants also need at least three publications involving original human research, including one first-author paper, plus next-generation sequencing, multi-omics and variant interpretation experience.
Apply online through the Wits iRecruitment vacancy by 18 October 2026. The Apply Now button leads to applicant login or registration. The university says only website applications will be considered.
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Benefits
Wits states that salary will be commensurate with experience and graded under its university remuneration scales. No amount is published. The fixed term is five years, with possible renewal subject to performance and funding.
Eligibility summary
Completed Master’s degree in human genetics, bioinformatics or a related field. A completed PhD or one under examination or close to submission is preferred. Wits requests a South African ID, or passport and work permit; its advert does not state a blanket nationality restriction.
Requirements
At least three original human research publications, including at least one first-author paper. Demonstrated next-generation sequencing analysis, multi-omics analysis and genomic variant interpretation; Python, BASH and/or R; and Linux-based HPC experience. Funding contributions and experience training junior researchers are advantageous.
Documents required
Cover letter addressing interest and suitability; detailed CV with names, telephone numbers and email addresses of three referees; certified copies of matric and degree or diploma certificates; certified South African ID or passport and work permit. Submit online through Wits iRecruitment.
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