About the Job

The Non-Communicable Diseases Research Unit (NCDRU) seeks to appoint a Senior Scientist to contribute to the strategic growth of Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health research.
Job Description
The Non-Communicable Diseases Research Unit (NCDRU) seeks to appoint a Senior Scientist to contribute to the strategic growth of Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health research. The successful candidate will provide specialised biomedical research expertise to strengthen and complement existing public health research within the Unit.

The role will focus on generating high-quality scientific evidence to inform interventions, policy and practice, while contributing to innovation, collaboration, and research capacity development aligned with SAMRC priorities.

The post holder will assist with and form an integral part of the SAMRC’s transformation agenda.

Responsibilities will include:

Conduct innovative, high-impact biomedical and public health research
Plan, coordinate and implement studies in line with scientific, ethical and regulatory requirements
Undertake research on biomarkers and risk factors, including epigenetic and molecular analyses
Analyse and manage research data and contribute to the development of standard operating procedures
Publish scientific outputs in peer-reviewed journals and present findings at scientific forums
Secure and contribute to competitive research funding and grant applications
Engage in research translation activities, stakeholder engagement, and community outreach
Mentor and co-supervise postgraduate students and contribute to capacity development
Contribute to SAMRC and NCDRU initiatives, including administration and reporting

Duration of the contract.

Permanent
Remuneration

A salary in the region of R715 505.00 per annum will be offered, cost-to-company, dependent on qualifications and research experience.
Job Requirements
Core requirements:

Master’s degree in biomedical science or related field
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in RNA extraction and microRNA profiling
3 years’ experience in DNA extraction and DNA methylation analysis
Experience in functional gene silencing and overexpression in tissue culture models
At least two lifetime publications, including one as first author
Proven record of presentations at national conferences
Experience co-supervising postgraduate students
Added Advantage:

PhD in a relevant field
Experience in biomarker discovery during pregnancy and postpartum
Epigenetic analysis experience
Western blot analysis
Publication record in Epigenetics

Please send your resume/CV