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SOUTH AFRICAN MEDICAL RESEARCH COUNCIL (SAMRC)
 
The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) strives to improve the nation’s health and quality of life by funding and conducting relevant and leading health research.  It further aims to promote equity, career development and progression.  The organisation prides itself on six values: pioneering, partnering, excellence, respect, integrity and citizenship.
 
The SAMRC retains the right not to make an appointment. Should no feedback be received within 30 days of the closing date, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful.
 
SENIOR SCIENTIST
One – Year Contract
Unit/Directorate: SAMRC- Biomedical Research and Innovation Platform (BRIP) in collaboration with Environment and Health Research Unit (E&HRU)
Region : Cape Town Office
 
Closing date: 20 March 2021
 
The South African Medical Research Councils Biomedical Research Innovation Platform in collaboration with the Environment and Health Research Unit (EHRU) requires a suitably qualified and experienced Senior Scientist.
 
To cover the multifaceted aspects of the post, we require an energetic person with a strong theoretical and practical background in molecular biology.
 
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Responsibilities:
  • Play an active role in wastewater-based epidemiology research at the Biomedical Research and Innovation Platform.
  • Performing DNA/RNA extractions from wastewater for quantitative RT-PCR analysis and genomic sequencing of pathogens.
  • Contributing towards science outcomes (publications, research proposals and writing grants/sourcing for funding), planning, tracking, implementing, managing scientific initiatives, and coordinating projects.
 
Core Requirements:
  • MSc degree in Genetics/Biochemistry or related sciences with suitable molecular biology training.
  • 5 years post-MSc working experience of genotyping techniques (RNA extraction, primer design, qRT-PCR , Massarray genotyping, ability to work with large genetic data sets and perform statistics). 
  • Ability to work as a team member and plan own research.
  • Sound communication with at least five 1st authored publications in the related field.
  • Experience in Project Management across multiple project sites.
 
 
Advantageous:
  • A relevant PhD.
  • Experience with post-graduate teaching in molecular biology.
  • Evidence of successful writing and obtaining of research grants.
  • Experience in extraction and quantification of viral RNA from wastewater.
  • Analysis, interpretation, quality assurance and troubleshooting of qRT-PCR results.
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A salary in the region of R749 401 per annum, cost-to-company will be negotiated in consideration of experience and qualifications.
 
In accordance with the SAMRC’s Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from the designated groups. For this reason, we require race, gender and disability status to be specified. Disabled persons are encouraged to apply
 
PLEASE QUOTE THE REFERENCE NUMBER (R361A) IN ALL COMMUNICATIONS
 
Visit the following Web Site to complete an online application.  https://forms.gle/ToZMnCF744wEhzCA6