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Senior Scientist (S)
The South African Medical Research CouncilCape Town, ZA13 days ago
Job descriptionConduct laboratory tissue culture, molecular experiments and manage animal experiments. Publish articles in peer-reviewed journals. Apply for research funding from national and international stakeholders. To supervise / co-supervise postgraduate students (MSc and PhD). Principal investigator (PI) and Co-PI on research projects. Review for international peer-reviewed scientific journals. Review research grants and abstracts for conferences. Give special (invited) talks at national / international conferences or seminars. Oral presentations. Effectively manage, train and develop students and staff. Assist with the management of the BRIP Platform and involvement in SAMRC administrative / community engagement processes. Master’s degree in molecular biology, Human Genetics, or a related field and registered for a PhD At least 5 years of hands-on research experience in tissue culture, IHC, flow cytometry, mitochondrial bioenergetics and echocardiograph analysis workflow At least 5 years of hands-on experience with qRT-PCR, Western Blot, ELISA and related molecular biological workflow. 1 year of experience in basic Cheminformatics At least 5 years of experience in animal experimental design A track record in publishing 5 lifetime publications, with 3 as first author (ISI journal articles) Track record of leading research projects in the last 5 years Proven skills in data and statistical analysis Ability to independently plan experimental workflows for multiple experiments Track record of supervising Honors and MSc students Experience with Oral presentations at local and international conferences Experience in reviewing research papers and / or national grants At least five years of experience in project management and data management PhD in Biochemistry, Physiology or related field Experience with Good Clinical / Laboratory Practices. A track record of supervising Honors / MSc / PhD students A track record in the initiation and management of several research projects. Science jobs
Job title : Senior Scientist (S)
Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town
Deadline : October 14, 2025
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