At PHA4GE, we are mission-driven alliance thst values collaboration, scientific integrity and work that makes a tangible difference to public health. Our coordinating team is based at the South African National Bioinformatics Institue (SANBI), University of the Western Cape, but we operate as a truly global community – with partners and contributors worldwide.
PHA4GE offers opportunities to contribute to global public health through a range of roles, including fixed-term positions, project-based appointments, internships, and secondments. Roles may span scientific programmes, communications, coordination, project management, and business development, depending on funding and programme needs.
Many of our contributors also engage with PHA4GE through Working Groups and advisory roles, supporting our work alongside their primary institutional affiliations.
PHA4GE does not always have open vacancies. When positions are available, they are advertised through our website and relevant professional networks.
If there are no current openings listed, we encourage interested candidates to check back regularly or contact us to express interest in future opportunities.
We periodically offer internship and early-career opportunities, particularly in areas such as:
Public health genomics and bioinformatics
Scientific programme support
Communications and stakeholder engagement
Project coordination and administration
These opportunities are typically fixed-term and may be based at SANBI or supported remotely, depending on the role.
PHA4GE is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to contribute to the development and validation of an open-source, multi-agent AI system for bioinformatics analysis in public health. The position forms part of an international initiative to advance the responsible application of artificial intelligence in pathogen genomics and related public health applications.
The Computational Research Scientist will contribute to scientific and technical activities aligned with PHA4GE's strategic vision, priorities and agreed deliverables, with a primary focus on computational infrastructure and data integration for pathogen genomics, public health and One Health applications.