Pheladi Tebele

MSc Bioinformatics candidate with technical expertise in genomic and transcriptomic analysis. Proficient in Python, R, and Unix/Linux for processing large-scale biological datasets. Experienced in metagenomics, RNA-Seq pipelines, and SNP classification, with a strong foundation in genetics and molecular biology.

RESEARCHER (MSC BIOINFORMATICS) at UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA (2024-04 – 2026-06)

• Identify and characterize plasmids from South Atlantic and Southern Ocean metagenomic data.
• Analyze taxonomic diversity and functional roles of auxiliary metabolic genes (AMGs) in biogeochemical cycles.
• Utilize Unix/Linux command-line environments to manage and process large environmental datasets.
• Develop custom scripts in R and Python for data cleaning and statistical interpretation.

RESEARCHER (BSC HONS BIOINFORMATICS) at UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA (2023-01 – 2023-12)

• Implemented end-to-end RNA-Seq pipelines including quality control, alignment, and quantification.
• Performed PCR sequence mapping, gene annotation, and classification of receptor genes.
• Executed SNP detection and classification to analyze genomic variation within cattle tick populations.
• Queried and integrated data from NCBI and UniProt to support gene classification tasks.

Scripts Marker at University of Pretoria (2023-01 – 2024-12)

• Evaluated and graded university-level assessments while providing detailed feedback to students.
• Collaborated with faculty members to ensure consistent application of academic standards.

Holiday Work (Horticulture) at SAPPI (2021-01 – 2021-03)

• Managed land measurements and documentation for fertilization and planting projects.
• Applied technical knowledge of plant chemicals and pruning techniques in a field environment.

MASTER OF SCIENCE in BIOINFORMATICS – UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA

BSC (HONS) in BIOINFORMATICS – UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA (2023-01)

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE in GENETICS & BIOCHEMISTRY – UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA (2022-01)