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Postdoctoral Fellowship in Precision Medicine and Rare Disease Genomics University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Computer Science

Funding

Full funding available

Deadline

Jul 31, 2026

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South Africa

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University of the Witwatersrand

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Postdoctoral Fellowship Opportunity in Precision Medicine & Rare Disease Genomics

The Sydney Brenner Institute for Molecular Bioscience (SBIMB) at the University of the Witwatersrand is recruiting a postdoctoral fellow to contribute to cutting-edge research on the genomics of rare developmental disorders in African populations.

The successful candidate will work with genomic and multi-omic data, support the DDD-Africa initiative, publish impactful research, and collaborate with local and international partners. This opportunity is especially relevant for researchers with interests in human genetics, bioinformatics, precision medicine, rare disease genomics, and computational analysis of sequencing data.

Eligibility highlights: PhD in Human Genetics, Bioinformatics, or a related field; experience with NGS data analysis and variant interpretation; proficiency in Python and/or R; strong publication record; collaborative mindset.

Location: Johannesburg, South Africa.

Deadline: 31 July 2026.

Apply: Use the provided application link to submit your materials before the deadline.

Funding details

Full funding including tuition fees and living expenses is available for this position. The scholarship covers all educational costs and provides a monthly stipend.

How to apply

Please submit your application including a cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, and contact information for two references. Applications should be sent via the online portal before the deadline.

More information can be found here

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