Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Description :

The Africa Health Research Institute (AHRI) seeks to appoint a postdoctoral research fellow (PDRF) to join our cure team focused on understanding how HIV-specific CD8 T cells interact with the persistent viral reservoir in human lymphoid tissues. This project investigates why virus-specific immune responses fail to eliminate HIV from immune-privileged sites such as lymph node B cell follicles and gut-associated lymphoid tissue (GALT).

Overview of Duties :

Using cutting-edge spatial transcriptomics and single-cell technologies the fellow will lead studies to :

Define the phenotypic and functional characteristics of tissue-resident antigen-specific CD8 T cells; and Elucidate immune-regulatory mechanisms within lymphoid tissues that contribute to HIV persistence during suppressive antiretroviral therapy.

This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to translational HIV cure research in a highly collaborative and interdisciplinary environment.

Minimum Qualification

• PhD in immunology virology or related field (completed within the last six years). MD with relevant basic science experience may be considered.

Minimum Experience

We offer :

How to apply :

Please complete an application form by clicking on the apply link above. You are expected to attach :

Should you have any enquiries about the position please email with the subject line : Spatial and functional profiling of HIV-specific T cells in lymphoid reservoirs for cure-relevant insights

Learn more about the Ndhlovu lab here.

Worker Type : Contingent Worker

The application closing date :

11 Sept 2025

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted kindly consider your application as unsuccessful if you do not hear from us within 14 days of the application closing date.

Key Skills

Virology,Bioinformatics,Genetics,R,Biochemistry,Cell Biology,Research Experience,Spectroscopy,Cell Culture,Molecular Biology,Microscopy,Research Laboratory Experience

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1