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06 Feb 2026

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

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15 Jan 2026

Job Reference Number: R851 B Department: Health Systems Research Unit Business Unit: Industry: Research Job Type: Permanent Positions Available: 1 Salary: Market Related The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) is seeking to appoint a Senior Scientist Job Description We…

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15 Jan 2026

We invite applications for a Senior Scientist role at the Health Systems Research Unit (HSRU), an intra mural research unit at the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC). HSRU supports decision making in health and social policy to strengthen health…

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12 Jan 2026

We invite applications for a Senior Scientist role at the Health Systems Research Unit (HSRU), an intra mural research unit at the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC). HSRU supports decision making in health and social policy to strengthen health…

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26 Dec 2025

In its vision to strive for equitable health and social wellbeing, SAPRIN generates valid and robust longitudinal data available to South African policymakers, implementation, programme and research communities. The research agenda is to understand population dynamics and promote effective interventions,…

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27 Dec 2025

Job Reference Number: R869A Department: Saprin Business Unit: Industry: Academic Job Type: Contract Positions Available: 1 Salary: Negotiable SAPRIN is advertising for a new Director. The position requires a senior researcher with national and international standing, proven leadership skills and…

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26 Dec 2025

In its vision to strive for equitable health and social wellbeing, SAPRIN generates valid and robust longitudinal data available to South African policymakers, implementation, programme and research communities. The research agenda is to understand population dynamics and promote effective interventions,…

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24 Dec 2025

The SAMRC?s Genomics Platform requires suitably qualified research technologists to isolate high quality DNA and RNA from various sources and prepare libraries for next generation sequencing. The incumbent is also required to perform other sample management and pre analytical procedures…

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24 Dec 2025

The National data manager (NDM) at the SAMRC manages the data strategy for the future vision of the organisation. This is achieved by the development a roadmap to enable data oriented systems and policies for data vision in the organization.…

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23 Dec 2025

Job Reference Number: R906A Department: Genomics Platform Business Unit: Industry: Research Job Type: Contract Positions Available: 1 Salary: Market Related The SAMRC’s Genomics Platform requires suitably qualified research technologists to isolate high quality DNA and RNA from various sources and…

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25 Dec 2025

Job Reference Number: R909A Department: Biostatistics Research Unit Business Unit: Industry: Academic Job Type: Permanent Positions Available: 1 Salary: Market Related The National data manager (NDM) at the SAMRC manages the data strategy for the future vision of the organisation.…

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12 Dec 2025

This includes providing management support, administration and coordination for day to day project activities, facilitating communication among project partners, tracking progress, and reporting to ensure compliance with Pandemic Fund Implementing Entities’ and other funders’ requirements, overseeing funded projects including managing…

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12 Dec 2025

Job Reference Number: R883A Department: Office of Aids and TB Research Business Unit: Industry: Research Job Type: Contract Positions Available: 1 Salary: Market Related The SAMRC’s Office of AIDS and TB Research Unit seeks to appoint a highly skilled and…

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06 Dec 2025

The South African Medical Research Council seeks to appoint an experienced and qualified Science Writer And Editor as part of the Corporate & Marketing Communications team. The role would suit a driven professional, a multitasker with an eye for detail…

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07 Dec 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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07 Dec 2025

The Project coordinator will be responsible for the Coordination and administration of key processes/systems/projects in the Research Directorate which includes the Extramural Research Division and Strategic Research Initiatives Division Responsibilities: To assist with administration of scientific review of proposals that…

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07 Dec 2025

Job Reference Number: R896A Department: Extramural Research Directorate Business Unit: Industry: Research Job Type: Permanent Positions Available: 1 Salary: Market Related The South African Medical Research Council’s (SAMRC) Extramural Research Division and Strategic Research Initiative is seeking to appoint a…

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06 Dec 2025

The Project coordinator will be responsible for the Coordination and administration of key processes/systems/projects in the Research Directorate which includes the Extramural Research Division and Strategic Research Initiatives Division Responsibilities: To assist with administration of scientific review of proposals that…

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03 Dec 2025

The South African Medical Research Council seeks to appoint an experienced and qualified Science Writer And Editor as part of the Corporate & Marketing Communications team. The role would suit a driven professional, a multitasker with an eye for detail…

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04 Dec 2025

Job Reference Number: R904A Department: Corporate and Marketing Communications Business Unit: Industry: PR/Communications/Journalism/Media And Promotions Job Type: Permanent Positions Available: 1 Salary: Market Related The South African Medical Research Council seeks to appoint an experienced and qualified Science Writer and…