Scientist

1 week ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa SOUTH AFRICAN MEDICAL RESEARCH COUNCIL Full time R900 000 - R1 200 000 per year

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 diseases.

Job Description

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 early biomarkers and risk factors for NCDs, as well as developing evidence-based interventions for prevention. The successful candidate will also be expected to secure grant funding, publish research findings, and build collaborations aligned with NCDRU's strategic priorities.

Responsibilities will include:

  • Plan and coordinate studies/projects in compliance with scientific protocols, ethical guidelines, policies, and procedures as required by the unit (laboratory/community)
  • Undertake research to identify early biomarkers and risk factors, and develop evidence-based interventions for the prevention of NCDs
  • Data management and analysis
  • Develop SOPs
  • Publications and grant funding
  • Contributing to SAMRC/NCDRU citizenship

Duration of the contract

Permanent

Remuneration

R per annum (cost to company)

Job Requirements

  • 3 years' experience in RNA and microRNA profiling
  • 3 years' experience in DNA extraction and DNA methylation analysis
  • Experience in functional gene silencing and overexpression in tissue culture models
  • Co-author of at least 1 lifetime publications (ISI journal articles, editorials or book chapters and technical reports)
  • Proven record in presentation at national conferences

Advantageous

  • Masters degree or higher
  • Experience and proven track record working in research related to biomarker discovery during pregnancy and the postpartum period
  • Epigenetic analysis during pregnancy (microRNAs/DNA methylation)
  • Western blot analysis
  • At least 1 lifetime ISI journal article as first author

Closing Date:

24 October 2025

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