Company Name : South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC)
Job Title : Specialist Scientist
Closing Date : 12 May 2017
Salary : ZAR 691 000.00 per annum
Position : Permanent post
Place : Cape Town
Ref.No: R43A
Website : samrc.ac.za
Specialist Scientist :
Job opportunities :
** The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) strives to improve the nation’s health and quality of life by funding and conducting relevant and leading health research.
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** It further aims to promote equity, career development and progression.
** The organisation prides itself on three core values: being pioneering, striving for excellence and working collaboratively.
Individuals are invited to submit applications in response to the following position :
** The South African Medical Research Council’s (SAMRC) Centre for Tuberculosis Research (CTR) seeks to appoint a dynamic and established researcher as a Specialist Scientist.
** The position will be based at Stellenbosch University’s Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences in Parow North, Cape Town.
** The successful incumbent will assist with the scientific leadership of the CTR, take part in and lead research that will result in the production of multiple, internationally recognised scientific outputs, supervise post graduate students and generate income.
** The CTR is an intramural SAMRC Centre partnered with Stellenbosch University and is focused on tuberculosis research, with an emphasis on the South African situation.
** The CTR aims to improve the health status and quality of life of the population through the generation of new knowledge and apply that to health oriented research aimed at reducing incidence and prevalence by diagnosing and treating appropriately and by measures aimed at prevention.
Key responsibilities :
** Develop, lead and manage new research directions with particular emphasis on** translational and innovation in the field of Tuberculosis
** Publish in internationally peer reviewed scientific journals
** Present research findings at national and international conferences
** Comply with all regulatory ethical requirements of the SAMRC, Stellenbosch University and the National Department of Health
** Mentor postgraduate students at the level of BSc Hons, MSc, PhD and Post-Doctoral Fellows
** Develop National and International collaborations
** Apply for research and travel funding both nationally and internationally
** Manage grant funds
** Assist the unit director with the management of the Centre.
Core Requirements :
** PhD degree in Microbiology or Molecular Biology (preferably in Mycobacteriology) is required
** A track record in undertaking and initiating original research in the field of Tuberculosis and in publishing in accredited journals
** Experience in the mentorship of post-graduate students (Level BSc Hons, MSc and PhD)
** Successful grant application record.
Desired Attributes :
** Experience in team and co-operative research, and building national and international collaborations.
** Experience in working under BL-3 conditions
** Professional communication and interpersonal skills
** NRF rating, alternatively qualify for NRF rating.
Commencement of duty :
** There is an urgent need to appoint a qualified candidate to commence duty as soon as possible.
Remuneration :
** A competitive cost to company package in the region of ZAR 691 000.00 per annum will be negotiated in consideration of experience and qualifications.
** In accordance with the SAMRC’s Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from the designated groups. For this reason, we require race, gender and disability status to be specified. Disabled persons are encouraged to apply.
** Please Quote The Reference Number (R43A) In All Communications And Be Advised That Your Submission Will Not Be Considered Should The Required Information And Documentation Not Accompany Your Applciation.
** The SAMRC retains the right not to make an appointment.
** Should no feedback be received within 30 days of the closing date, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful.
How to Apply :
** Your application should comprise a full CV, covering letter of motivation stating how you fulfil each of the requirements as well as the contact details of three referees.
** Certified copies of your identity document and highest qualifications must be submitted with your application to Mrs Lee-Anne Louw or Mrs Janet Ndimande, Human Resources Division, SAMRC, P.O. Box 19070, Tygerberg, 7505; or fax 082 742 8365 or e-mail recruitment AT mrc.ac.za.