Job Title: Bioinformatics Scientist – Graduate Trainee – No Experience NGO Jobs
Organisation: Infectious Diseases Institute
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) is an independently governed institute within the College of Health Sciences at Makerere University and has the mission “To strengthen health systems in Africa, with a strong emphasis on infectious diseases, through research and capacity development.” IDI has operations across Uganda as well as in a number of other African countries and has a staffing of over 1,000 managing multiple projects in research, clinical services, public health and training.
Job Summary: The IDI’s GHS department seeks to hire a bioinformatics scientist graduate trainee who will support the department to develop bioinformatics solutions, conducting data analysis, and advising on genomics-related aspects of the project. Additionally, the scientist will provide leadership in the bioinformatics domain, support proposal development for follow-up projects, and contribute to the analysis, documentation, and dissemination of study findings.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and optimise bioinformatics workflows and data analysis pipelines for viral genome sequencing.
- Analyse and interpret high-throughput sequencing data.
- Perform metagenomic analysis to detect pathogens and assess co-infections.
- Conduct phylogenetic analysis to infer evolutionary relationships and characterise viral diversity.
- Support the development and training of team members in bioinformatics tools and methodologies.
- Collaborate with other teams to integrate genomic data with epidemiological and clinical datasets.
- Prepare technical reports, publications, and presentations summarising bioinformatics findings.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Master’s degree in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Genomics, or a related field.
- Bachelor’s degree in Laboratory Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
- Person Specification
- Strong proficiency in bioinformatics tools and software for Sequence Analysis, Phylogenetics, Metagenomics, and Data visualisation.
- Hands-on experience with programming languages and environments such as Python, SAS, R, and Unix/Linux shell scripting.
- Familiarity with genomic databases and public bioinformatics resources.
- Knowledge of data governance, security, and ethical considerations in handling genomic and health data.
- Track record of peer-reviewed publications in genomics, bioinformatics, or related fields
How to Apply:
All candidates should apply online at the link below.
Deadline: 15th August 2025
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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: no experience required