Dear colleagues,

 

On behalf of the Interim Council of the African Bioinformatics Institute (ABI), we are pleased to invite applications for Group Leaders. These prestigious positions are open to senior scientists based in Africa who are leading independent research, training, or service groups in bioinformatics at a university, research institute, public health agency, or similar institution.

 

Group Leaders will contribute to ABI’s mission by advancing excellence in their institutions, mentoring the next generation, and engaging in collaborative initiatives across the continent. Applicants must have a strong track record in publications, mentorship, contribution to the field of bioinformatics (e.g. bioinformatics research, software or resource development), grant acquisition, and collaborative work in the field of bioinformatics. Institutional support is essential, as each Group Leader’s host institution becomes an official ABI site.

 

While no remuneration is offered, ABI provides non-financial support including strategic visibility, networking opportunities, and administrative support for collaborative grant proposals. Group Leaders will be part of a dynamic, pan-African network, with opportunities to contribute to ABI’s training programs, research agenda, and governance. The term of appointment is three years, renewable.

 

Applicants must complete an online form and submit a CV and an institutional letter of support. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with a first review deadline of 19 September 2025. Please read the full details of the call first (attached or here).

 

Apply online here: https://redcap.link/dgg60u9f
For any enquiries, please contact: info@bioinformaticsinstitute.africa.

 

We encourage applications from all regions of Africa and look forward to building this community together. If you are not yet an established bioinformatics scientist and thus not eligible to apply as a Group Leader, there are other opportunities to join the ABI or to get involved with ABI activities, see more opportunities here: https://www.bioinformaticsinstitute.africa/about-organization. We will open applications for Associate Group Leaders and Fellows in due course.

 

Regards

Nicky

 

On behalf of the ABI Interim Council