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Position Title:  Junior Research Fellow (MMRU)

Requisition ID:  806
Department:  Faculty of Health Sciences
City:  Cape Town

Junior Research Fellow

(Full-time, 3-year contract)

Molecular Mycobacteriology Research Unit (MMRU)

Department of Pathology & IDM

Faculty of Health Sciences

 

 

The UCT Molecular Mycobacteriology Research Unit (MMRU) is a University Research Committee-accredited research unit that is housed within the Institute of Infectious Disease and Molecular Medicine (IDM) on the Faculty of Health Sciences campus of the University of Cape Town. The MMRU currently has a vacancy for a Junior Research Fellow which we seek to fill immediately.

 

We invite applications for this 3-year, full-time T2-contract position. The successful applicant will join the research team working on Mycobacterium tuberculosis transmission and aerobiology in collaboration with the Desmond Tutu Health Foundation’s (DTHF) Aerobiology Research Centre and will be expected to provide technical and experimental mycobacteriology expertise and data analysis support. The position will be primarily based at the DTHF site in Masiphumelele, Cape Town.

 

The Junior Research Fellowship is a full-time research position that aims to afford an emerging researcher with recent postdoctoral experience an opportunity to develop an independent research profile, enhancing the successful candidate’s competitiveness for future academic research positions and funding awards.

 

Requirements for the job:

  • PhD in Molecular Mycobacteriology or related subject within the last 5 years.
  • 2 years’ postdoctoral experience in experimental mycobacteriology.
  • Experience working under Biological Safety Level (BSL)3 containment.
  • Experience in light and fluorescence microscopy techniques and image analysis.
  • Experience in molecular biology techniques and mycobacterial culture and manipulation.
  • Proficiency in R (or equivalent).
  • Excellent communication skills.

The following will be advantageous:

  • Previous experience in M. tuberculosis transmission-related research.
  • Track record of publications in international, peer-reviewed journals.
  • A demonstrated ability to work well in a multi-disciplinary setting.
  • Familiarity with REDcap.
  • Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator/Affinity Designer or equivalent.
  • Experience in (myco)bacterial flow cytometry
  • Proficiency in biostatistics.

Responsibilities:

  • Oversight of microscopy, DNA extraction and manipulation, and mycobacterial culture at the Aerobiology Research Centre (ARC).
  • Conceptualize, develop, and implement methods for the detection and identification of aerosolized M. tuberculosis.
  • Data analysis and presentation.
  • Train, supervise, and provide mentorship for postgraduate students and staff within the research group.
  • Manuscript preparation.
  • Grant writing and submission of funding applications.
  • Contribution to MMRU journal clubs, work in progress meetings, and lab management.

 

For detailed information on this post, please view the job description on the following link: (view)

 

This is a full-time, 3-year contract position. The annual remuneration package, including benefits, is between R574 530 and R691 000 (post is funded from research funding).

 

To apply, click the "apply" button to create a candidate profile and to submit your application.

 

Please complete/attach the following to your profile before submitting your application:

  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Motivational letter that speaks to the requirements of the position and
  • Three referee names which must include their title and name, position details, relationship to you, their e-mail address and telephone number.

 

An application which does not comply with the above requirements will be regarded as incomplete.

 

Shortlisted candidates may be required to undergo competency and pre-placement-medical assessments.  References may be requested by UCT at any stage of the selection process.

 

Any enquiries around the application process to be addressed to Ms Tracy Moore at tracy.moore@uct.ac.za or 021 650 5405.        

 

Closing date:              29 September 2024                                     

 

Website:                     https://health.uct.ac.za/home/accredited-units

 

Reference number:    ID806

 

UCT is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at https://uct.ac.za/media/9482.

UCT reserves the right not to appoint.

 

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