Stellenbosch University

Faculty of Science

Centre for Bioinformatics and Computational Biology (CBCB)

Lecturer/ Junior Lecturer: Bioinformatics

(Stellenbosch Campus)

Ref. NW14/312/0726

Stellenbosch University (SU) is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Bioinformatics in the Centre for Bioinformatics and Computational Biology (CBCB) on the Stellenbosch campus.

Duties:

• Participating in the selection and administration of postgraduate students in the CBCB.
• Teaching modules in Bioinformatics at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
• Continuously updating undergraduate and postgraduate curricula to reflect advances in bioinformatics.
• Becoming involved in the administration of undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes, ensuring their smooth operation.
• Participating in the general operation of the CBCB as arranged with the Director.
• Establishing and building a research group, preferably focused on the development and application of machine learning and AI in advancing understanding in biology.
• Supervising BSc Honours, MSc and PhD students.
• Showing potential to successfully compete for research funding at both local and international levels.
• Establishing a collaborative research network within the University as well as nationally and internationally.

Requirements:

• MSc (to be appointed at Junior Lecturer level) or PhD (to be appointed at Lecturer level) in Bioinformatics.
• Proficiency in Python and R.
• The ability to communicate fluently in English.
• Evidence of publishing in respected journals.
• For appointment at Lecturer level, the candidate must have successfully graduated BSc Hons and MSc students in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology.

Recommendations:

• Significant knowledge of machine learning and AI.
• Proficiency in additional programming languages such as C, C++ and Java.
• Active footprint on GitHub.
• Proficiency in Linux OS and the use of a high-performance computer cluster.
• Knowledge of SQL and database design.

Commencement of duties:

01 November 2026

Closing date:

21 August 2026

Enquiries about this post: Prof H Patterton on 021 808 2774, or at hpatterton@sun.ac.za

Enquiries about remuneration/benefits and technical assistance with the electronic application process: Human Resources Client Services Centre on 021 808 2753 (Stellenbosch), or 021 938 9636 (Tygerberg), or at sun-e-hr@sun.ac.za

The University is committed to employment equity (EE), and appointments will be made in line with the institutional EE Plan.

Stellenbosch University reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Your application, comprising a comprehensive curriculum vitae (including the names and email addresses of at least three references), must reach the University before or on the closing date in the advertisement.

Apply online at https://www.su.ac.za/en/careers-su by clicking “Apply now” at the top to the right of the page for the specific vacancy.

The University reserves the right to investigate qualifications and conduct background checks on all candidates.

If you have received no feedback from the University after four to six weeks of the closing date, kindly accept that your application was unsuccessful.