Graduate Research Assistant: Hands-on Science & Growth

Placements24; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Hands-on research experience

Publication opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is partnering with a leading scientific research institution in Polokwane to recruit a Graduate Research Assistant. You will support senior researchers with data collection, experiments, and literature reviews, contributing to diverse scientific projects.

Your role emphasizes rigorous data handling, notebook discipline, and collaboration within a motivated team, offering valuable hands-on research experience in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, physics, environmental science or related field.
• Strong academic record with demonstrated interest in research.
• Basic knowledge of research methods and experimental design.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing and conducting experiments and research studies.
• Collect, organize, and analyze research data using appropriate methodologies and tools.
• Perform literature searches and summarize relevant scientific publications.
• Maintain detailed laboratory notebooks and research records.
• Prepare research materials, samples, and equipment for experiments.
• Contribute to the writing and editing of research reports and manuscripts.
• Collaborate with research team members on project tasks and objectives.
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols and ethical guidelines in research activities.
• Assist in the presentation of research findings at internal meetings or conferences.

Skills

Data collection

Data analysis

Literature review

Laboratory techniques

Experimental design

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline

Tools

Excel

SPSS

R

Job description

Placements24 is partnering with a leading scientific research institution in Polokwane to recruit a Graduate Research Assistant. You will support senior researchers with data collection, experiments, and literature reviews, contributing to diverse scientific projects.

Your role emphasizes rigorous data handling, notebook discipline, and collaboration within a motivated team, offering valuable hands-on research experience in a dynamic environment.