Antibody Translational Research Lead - Remote SA

International AIDS Vaccine Initiative, Inc.; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

International AIDS Vaccine Initiative, Inc. in Cape Town invites a Senior Scientist, Antibody Translational Research to lead translational antibody programs and collaborate with IAVI's Global Clinical Laboratory Operations & Immunology teams across Africa.

The role focuses on conceptualizing and executing preclinical and translational studies, building sustainable research platforms in East and Southern Africa, mentoring staff, and advancing HIV bnAb research to improve global health outcomes.

Qualifications

• PhD in Immunology or Virology is required.
• Minimum 5 years’ work experience in a medical/academic/research environment is required.
• Experience with immune assays such as Flow Cytometry, ELISA, B-cell and/or T-cell responses evaluation, as well as Molecular Biology is required.
• Experience supervising postgraduate students is required.
• Prior experience in HIV translational science is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific leadership in antibody translational research and lead high-quality translational programs.
• Prepare manuscripts, reports, and scientific presentations; curate datasets and metadata.
• Develop and support grant proposals; coordinate internal scientific reviews and grant submissions.

Skills

Translational immunology

Antibody research

Publications in HIV field

Leadership

Communication

Education

PhD Immunology or Virology

Job description

International AIDS Vaccine Initiative, Inc. in Cape Town invites a Senior Scientist, Antibody Translational Research to lead translational antibody programs and collaborate with IAVI's Global Clinical Laboratory Operations & Immunology teams across Africa.

The role focuses on conceptualizing and executing preclinical and translational studies, building sustainable research platforms in East and Southern Africa, mentoring staff, and advancing HIV bnAb research to improve global health outcomes.