Researcher (12 Months Contract) - Antiviral Gene Therapy Research Unit (Wits)

 

Recruiter:

AJ Personnel

Job Ref:

2528893992

Date posted:

Sunday, June 5, 2022

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa


JOB SUMMARY:
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JOB DESCRIPTION:

Main purpose of the job:

  • Design and implement research project aimed at the development of mRNA vaccine technologies

Location:

  • University of the Witswatersrand, Medical School - Johannesburg

Key performance areas:

  • Experience in molecular biology techniques including DNA and RNA manipulation, quantitative and qualitative assessment of DNA, RNA, and protein (PCR, ELISA, microscopy, electrophoresis, flow cytometry), and cell/tissue culture techniques
  • Maintain accurate records of daily research activities
  • Carry out analysis of research data and prepare reports of results
  • Provide continuous feedback about the status of the research project(s) involved in
  • Set up standard operating procedures (develop procedures and write up necessary documentation)
  • Provide training to partners and postgraduate students (Honours, Masters, Doctoral)

Required minimum education and training:

  • PhD in Molecular Biology

Required minimum work experience:

  • Minimum 5 years experience in an academic or industry research laboratory
  • Good academic track record (conference proceedings and research publications)

Desirable additional education, work experience, and personal abilities:

  • A goal-oriented individual interested in pursuing academic research
  • Membership of the South African Veterinary Council to practice veterinary and para-veterinary procedures
  • Good project management skills showing the ability to work in an organized, systematic and meticulous manner
  • The ability to troubleshoot and overcome any hurdles experienced during the course of the research activities
  • Excellent writing and presentation skills
  • The ability to work well under pressure
  • Willingness to learn new ideas and implement
  • Professional manner in the work environment
  • A self-motivated individual capable of focussing on the goal of the research project

TO APPLY:

  • Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV.
  • Please Apply Online and complete your registration on Ditto Hire (our application tracking system) to enable and protect you as a candidate to accept the new POPIA terms and conditions. This will then create your permanent profile with which you can apply for all jobs as advertised by AJ PERSONNEL. However, you may remove your profile from AJ PERSONNEL when you are no longer in the job market.
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  • Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.
  • The closing date for all applications: 10 June 2022.
  • Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates.
  • Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessful.

Please note:

  • Our Client, WHC, maintains mandatory Covid-19 requirements, and as such only Covid-19 vaccinated incumbents will be considered for positions.
  • WHC, in accordance with its Employment Equity goals and plan, will give preference to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.
  • AJ Personnel is only responsible for advertising the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.
  • AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position.

 

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