Duration: Two years
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.
Minimum requirements
- An MSc or PhD in bioinformatics, computational biology, computer science, scientific computing or a closely related discipline.
- A sound understanding of computational infrastructure, scientific computing environments, computational approaches and data management in bioinformatics, genomics or related scientific research.
- Ability to critically evaluate technical approaches, interpret technical information and contribute to the development of scientific and technical guidance.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with multidisciplinary technical and scientific teams.
Advantageous qualifications and experience
- Practical experience with cloud computing, high-performance computing or other scientific computing infrastructure.
- Familiarity with the application of computational infrastructure in public health, particularly pathogen genomics and genomic surveillance.
- Familiarity with databases and data integration.
- Familiarity with bioinformatics software development or computational research projects.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Computational infrastructure and technical evaluation
Contribute to the assessment and development of computational infrastructure and data integration approaches, evaluate technical solutions, identify implementation challenges and contribute to recommendations on infrastructure requirements, connectivity, security and sustainability, including in resource-constrained settings.
2. Technical guidance and documentation
Contribute to the development and review of technical guidance, best-practice recommendations, scientific documentation and other relevant technical resources.
3. Scientific and technical contributions
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to advance PHA4GE’s scientific and technical priorities and contribute to agreed deliverables.
4. Technical engagement and collaboration
Participate in relevant technical meetings, discussions, workshops and stakeholder consultations, and identify opportunities for collaboration with organisations and research groups undertaking complementary work that advances PHA4GE’s strategic objectives.
How to apply
To apply, please compile the following documents in a single PDF file and e-mail the file to [email protected] using the subject line “Application for Computational Research Scientist (PHA4GE/2026-01)”
- A one-page covering letter
- A detailed Curriculum Vitae (3 pages maximum) that includes contact details of at least two contactable referees
Regrettably, incomplete applications will not be reviewed. Only successful applications will be informed within thirty (30) days after the closing date.
Closing date for applications: 30 November 2026
For any assistance or queries relating to finalising and submission of this application, please email us at [email protected]
About PHA4GE
To learn more about the Public Health Alliance for Genomic Epidemiology (PHA4GE), our work and global initiatives, please visit our website: https://pha4ge.org.
