Postdoctoral Research Fellowship

2 weeks ago


Mowbray, South Africa University of Cape Town Lung Institute Full time

Electrophoretic separation and protein detection (e.g., SDS PAGE, Native PAGE, Western Blotting).
- Protein quantification assays (e.g., colorimetric or fluorometric methods).
- Proteomics sample preparation and data analysis associated with LCMS-based pipelines (hands-on instrument experience is not required but will be beneficial).
- Immunoassays (e.g., ELISA, ELISPOT, Luminex, Olink Target assays).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a proven ability to plan with multiple stakeholders for the correct execution of experiments.
- Experience working with clinical samples (e.g., sputum, blood, urine, pleural fluid, CSF, etc.).
- Experience working with infectious pathogens (e.g., TB, SARS-CoV2) in BSL2 and 3 laboratory settings.

**Conditions of Award**:
**1.** Postdoctoral research fellowships are only available to individuals who have achieved their doctoral degree within the past 5 years.

**3.** No benefits or allowances are included in the value of the fellowship.

**5.** There will be a skills assessment and tour of the research facility as a mandatory requirement of the interview process.

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