Job Description

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.
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The job holder will be responsible for advancing research on the interplay between diabetes, cancer, hypertension, and cardiometabolic risk by conducting studies aligned with approved projects within the BRIP Platform and in collaboration with national and international stakeholders. They will be expected to conduct, present and publish research findings in line with BRIP's strategic priorities, secure external research funding, and supervise, co-supervise, and train postgraduate students and staff in relevant skills. In addition, the job holder will contribute to BRIP activities, management, and citizenship to ensure the Platform functions optimally and delivers high-quality research, while adhering to SAMRC policies and procedures.
Responsibilities:

• Conduct 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.

Duration of contract:
Permanent
Remuneration:
R 972 286
Core Requirements:

• 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

Advantageous:

• 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.
• >5 years of knowledge and research experience in Metabolic diseases (obesity/ diabetes and cardiometabolic diseases)

Closing Date:
26 September 2025

Skills Required