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15 Oct 2025

Job Reference Number: R685A Department: Health Systems Research Unit Business Unit: Industry: Research Job Type: Contract Positions Available: 1 Salary: Market Related The Health Systems Research Unit (HSRU) at the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) seeks a suitably qualified…

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South African Medical Research Council  -  Cape Town, Western Cape
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11 Oct 2025

The Non Communicable Diseases Research Unit (NCDRU) is seeking a Scientist to advance research on non communicable diseases (NCDs), with a particular focus on strengthening the Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health thematic area. The role includes conducting research to identify…

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11 Oct 2025

The Non Communicable Diseases Research Unit (NCDRU) is seeking a Scientist to advance research on non communicable diseases (NCDs), with a particular focus on strengthening the Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health thematic area. The role includes conducting research to identify…

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11 Oct 2025

Job Reference Number: R879A Department: Non Communicable Diseases Research Unit Business Unit: Industry: Research Job Type: Permanent Positions Available: 1 Salary: Market Related The Non Communicable Diseases Research Unit (NCDRU) is seeking a Scientist to advance research on non communicable…

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09 Oct 2025

The main objective of this position is to manage and coordinate a portfolio of projects / grant awards funded by the SAMRC through the Strategic Health Innovation Partnerships programme and various related grant programmes and to provide liaison between the…

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10 Oct 2025

The South African Medical Research Council's Gender and Health Research Unit is implementing the Ntombi Vimbela! project involving both quantitative and qualitative research components. This position requires a suitably qualified and experienced Junior Scientist to coordinate daily research activities, including…

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08 Oct 2025

The South African Medical Research Council's Gender and Health Research Unit is implementing the Ntombi Vimbela! project involving both quantitative and qualitative research components. This position requires a suitably qualified and experienced Junior Scientist to coordinate daily research activities, including…

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09 Oct 2025

Job Reference Number: R880A Department: Gender and Health Research Unit Business Unit: Industry: Research Job Type: Contract Positions Available: 1 Salary: Market Related The South African Medical Research Councils Gender and Health Research Unit is implementing the Ntombi Vimbela! project…

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09 Oct 2025

The main objective of this position is to manage and coordinate a portfolio of projects / grant awards funded by the SAMRC through the Strategic Health Innovation Partnerships programme and various related grant programmes and to provide liaison between the…

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09 Oct 2025

Job Reference Number: R877A Department: Grants Innovation and Product Development Directorate Business Unit: Industry: Academic Job Type: Contract Positions Available: 1 Salary: Market Related The main objective of this position is to manage and coordinate a portfolio of projects /…

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27 Sep 2025

The Mental Health, Alcohol, Substance Use & Tobacco Research Unit (MASTRU) aims to conduct and facilitate high quality scientific research to inform policy, healthcare services, and interventions which promote mental health and or reduce harmful effects of substance use in…

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29 Sep 2025

The Mental Health, Alcohol, Substance Use & Tobacco Research Unit (MASTRU) aims to conduct and facilitate high quality scientific research to inform policy, healthcare services, and interventions which promote mental health and or reduce harmful effects of substance use in…

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27 Sep 2025

Job Reference Number: R686A Department: Mental Health, Alcohol, Substance Use and Tobacco Research Unit Business Unit: Industry: Research Job Type: Permanent Positions Available: 1 Salary: Market Related The SAMRCs Mental Health, Alcohol, Substance Use & Tobacco Research Unit (MASTRU) is…

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18 Sep 2025

The SAMRC Facilities Management Division requires a skilled and experienced Facilities Supervisor who will be responsible for creating a healthy, secure, productive and safe working environment for the SAMRC staff and visitors. Responsibilities: The Facilities Supervisor will ensure compliance with…

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17 Sep 2025

The SAMRC’s Environment and Health Research Unit (E&HRU) requires a suitably qualified and experienced Research Technologist. The position is associated with the Heat adaptation benefits for vulnerable groups in Africa (HABVIA) study, funded by the Wellcome Trust. The successful candidate…

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16 Sep 2025

The primary purpose of this position is to provide skilled technical support to the Platform, ensuring the efficient day to day functioning of the laboratories and assisting with ongoing research activities as directed by the line manager. Responsibilities include maintaining…

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16 Sep 2025

A position has become available for a Senior Scientist (C) (Paterson D3) in the Biomedical Research and Innovation Platform (BRIP). The Platform focuses on health research and innovation, particularly the early detection, prevention, and treatment of non communicable diseases. Job…

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15 Sep 2025

The SAMRC’s Environment and Health Research Unit (E&HRU) requires a suitably qualified and experienced Research Technologist. The position is associated with the Heat adaptation benefits for vulnerable groups in Africa (HABVIA) study, funded by the Wellcome Trust. The successful candidate…

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16 Sep 2025

Job Reference Number: R863A Department: Environment and Health Research Unit Business Unit: Industry: Research Job Type: Contract Positions Available: 1 Salary: Market Related The SAMRC’s Environment and Health Research Unit (E&HRU) requires a suitably qualified and experienced Research Technologist. Job…

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15 Sep 2025

A position has become available for a Senior Scientist (C) (Paterson D3) in the Biomedical Research and Innovation Platform (BRIP). The Platform focuses on health research and innovation, particularly the early detection, prevention, and treatment of non communicable diseases. Job…

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16 Sep 2025

The primary purpose of this position is to provide skilled technical support to the Platform, ensuring the efficient day to day functioning of the laboratories and assisting with ongoing research activities as directed by the line manager. Responsibilities include maintaining…

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17 Sep 2025

Job Reference Number: R876A Department: Biomedical Research and Innovation Platform Business Unit: Industry: Academic Job Type: Permanent Positions Available: 1 Salary: Market Related The primary purpose of this position is to provide skilled technical support to the Platform, ensuring the…

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17 Sep 2025

Job Reference Number: R878A Department: Biomedical Research and Innovation Platform Business Unit: Industry: Academic Job Type: Permanent Positions Available: 1 Salary: Market Related A position has become available for a Senior Scientist (C) (Paterson D3) in the Biomedical Research and…

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16 Sep 2025

The main objective of this position is to manage a portfolio of projects / grant awards funded by the SAMRC and to support the implementation of the South African National Genome Program. The former includes running RFAs, coordinating the program…

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14 Sep 2025

Job Reference Number: R860A Department: Grants Innovation and Product Development Directorate Business Unit: Industry: Research Job Type: Contract Positions Available: 1 Salary: Market Related The main objective of this position is to manage a portfolio of projects / grant awards…

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08 Sep 2025

The Biostatistics Research Unit of the SAMRC is an active research entity that collaborates with health and medical researchers from the SAMRC, universities, other research institutions and international agencies. Statisticians in the Biostatistics Research Unit provide statistical support on design,…

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06 Sep 2025

The Biostatistics Research Unit (BRU) of the SAMRC is an active research entity that collaborates with health and medical researchers from the SAMRC, universities, other research institutions and international agencies. Statisticians in the Biostatistics Research Unit provide statistical support on…

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08 Sep 2025

Job Reference Number: R874A Department: Biostatistics Research Unit Business Unit: Industry: Academic Job Type: Permanent Positions Available: 1 Salary: Negotiable The Biostatistics Research Unit of the SAMRC is an active research entity that collaborates with health and medical researchers from…

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04 Sep 2025

The Biostatistics Research Unit of the SAMRC is an active research entity that collaborates with health and medical researchers from the SAMRC, universities, other research institutions and international agencies. Statisticians in the Biostatistics Research Unit provide statistical support on design,…

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05 Sep 2025

Job Reference Number: R875A Department: Biostatistics Research Unit Business Unit: Industry: Academic Job Type: Permanent Positions Available: 1 Salary: Market Related The Biostatistics Research Unit of the SAMRC is an active research entity that collaborates with health and medical researchers…

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11 Aug 2025

The SAMRC's Burden of Disease Research Unit is seeking a Specialist Scientist to lead and provide epidemiological expertise for its cancer surveillance and research activities. The successful candidate will manage operations related to the Eastern Cape Cancer Registry (ECCR) and…

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10 Aug 2025

Job Reference Number: R862A Department: Burden of Disease Research Unit Business Unit: Industry: Research Job Type: Contract Positions Available: 1 Salary: Market Related The SAMRCs Burden of Disease Research Unit is seeking a Specialist Scientist to lead and provide epidemiological…

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02 Aug 2025

The Health Systems Research Unit (HSRU), based at the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC), leads research to inform and support decision making in health and social policy to strengthen health systems to achieve universal health coverage (UHC). Through health…

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30 Jul 2025

Job Reference Number: R838A Department: Health Systems Research Unit Business Unit: Industry: Research Job Type: Contract Positions Available: 1 Salary: Market Related The SAMRC’s Health Systems Research Unit is seeking to appoint an appropriately qualified and experienced Programme Manager Job…

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28 Jul 2025

The Health Systems Research Unit (HSRU), based at the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC), leads research to inform and support decision making in health and social policy to strengthen health systems to achieve universal health coverage (UHC) in South…

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29 Jul 2025

Job Reference Number: R848A Department: Health Systems Research Unit Business Unit: Industry: Research Job Type: Contract Positions Available: 1 Salary: Market Related The Health Systems Research Unit (HSRU), based at the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC), leads research to…

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26 Jun 2025

The SAMRC’s Environment and Health Research Unit (E&HRU) requires an enthusiastic and suitably qualified Postdoctoral Research Fellow. The position is associated with three year research project CliMMetA (Climate, Muscle function and Metabolomics in Africa), funded by the Medical Research Foundation…

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26 Jun 2025

The Legal and Compliance office seeks to employ a qualified and experienced Legal Officer: Privacy Protection to assist in advising and ensuring that the SAMRC is complaint with POPIA. The successful candidate must be willing to work under pressure to…

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26 Jun 2025

The SAMRC’s Environment and Health Research Unit (E&HRU) requires an enthusiastic and suitably qualified Postdoctoral Research Fellow. The position is associated with three year research project CliMMetA (Climate, Muscle function and Metabolomics in Africa), funded by the Medical Research Foundation…

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15 Jun 2025

The Malaria Research Group (MRG) aims to support the malaria elimination agenda as set out in the National Department of Health’s Malaria Elimination Strategy. The research goals of the MRG are aligned with the national elimination strategy. The Malaria Research…

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13 Jun 2025

Responsibilities: Initiate and lead novel and pioneering research in the behavioral sciences Responsible for generating research grants Provide scientific leadership Provide mentorship to early and mid career scientists Fostering collaboration through strategic partnerships Building effective teams to conduct rigorous research…

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18 May 2025

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