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Position Title:  Research Coordinator, AFRICA CMM Unit

Requisition ID:  1088
Department:  Faculty of Health Sciences
City:  Cape Town

 

Research Coordinator

(Payclass 9: 5-year contract)

AFRICA CMM Unit for Medical Mycology Research (IDM)

Department of Pathology

Faculty of Health Sciences

 

 

 

The MRC Centre for Medical Mycology at the University of Exeter (MRC CMM) is one of the largest centers studying medically important fungi in the world and is the largest specialist research unit at the University of Exeter (UoE). The MRC CMM aims to facilitate research and training, particularly in those areas of the world where fungal infections cause a huge burden on human health. To achieve this, the MRC CMM has established a partnership with the University of Cape Town (UCT) to maintain a jointly run unit in medical mycology, the AFRICA CMM Unit for Medical Mycology Research that is based within the Institute of Infectious Disease and Molecular Medicine at UCT. To help achieve the goals of the AFRICA Unit, we are looking for a dynamic and experienced Research Coordinator, based at UCT, who will ensure delivery of the Unit’s aims.

 

Requirements for the job:

  • Postgraduate degree in Biological/Health Sciences
  • Two years’ experience working in academic or biomedical research settings
  • Proven track record to include at least two of the following proficiencies: academic grant reporting, budget management and research compliance documentation
  • Demonstratable experience in research project or lab management including ability to prioritize and to schedule workloads
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team and with academic staff at all levels
  • Proficiency in fulfilling committee secretary role e.g. preparing agendas, taking minutes, timeous compilation and circulation of action points

 

The following will be advantageous:

  • MSc or PhD degree, experience with social media, working with international stakeholders

 

Responsibilities:

  • Act as the central point of contact between PIs, research staff, external collaborators, clinical partners, and funding bodies.
  • Produce project progress reports to the Unit’s management team, internally within the University as well as for the MRC CMM in Exeter and other external funders as required.
  • Provide administrative support for the Unit’s Directorate and Management Board and support the Unit’s management by providing general coordination support, organising and recording meetings, preparing and providing the appropriate documentation and records for meetings.
  • Drive staff and student recruitment for the Unit, when necessary.
  • Assist with budgeting, ethics submissions, and regulatory documentation
  • Coordinate and promote the Unit’s Public Outreach and engagement activities, maintenance of the Unit’s website and social media.
  • Identify sources of funding for the sustainability of the Unit in the longer term and signpost to appropriate colleagues and academics to enable the development of proposals, as appropriate.
  • Coordinate the innovative training components of the Unit and appropriate support for the students,
  • Willingness and ability to travel to national and international partner sites

 

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

 

The annual cost of employment, including benefits, is between R513 345 and R603 933.

 

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:

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

 

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 for the position to be addressed to Ms Tracy Moore at tracy.moore@uct.ac.za or 021 650 4505.

 

Closing date:              2 July 2025

 

Website:                     http://www.health.uct.ac.za

 

Reference number:    ID1088

 

 

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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