Junior Biomedical Grant Writer: Craft Fundable Proposals

Streets; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training and mentoring

Exposure to diverse projects

Job summary

A growing biomedical research firm in Cape Town is seeking a Junior Grant Writer to help secure funding through grant applications for various biomedical programs. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in biomedical sciences and grant writing, with excellent English communication skills and attention to detail. This role involves translating scientific concepts into compelling narratives and managing complex submissions, while working within an international, collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage complex multi-partner submissions.
• Some experience in research environments or grant writing.
• Clear, persuasive writing style.

Responsibilities

• Draft, edit and finalise high-quality grant applications.
• Translate complex scientific concepts into accessible language.
• Lead development of funding proposals.

Skills

Excellent spoken and written English

Excellent grant-writing skills

Strong understanding of translational R&D

Strong attention to detail

Comfortable collaborating via MS Teams

Organised with competing priorities

Education

Degree (MSc or PhD) in a life sciences or related discipline

Job description

A growing biomedical research firm in Cape Town is seeking a Junior Grant Writer to help secure funding through grant applications for various biomedical programs. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in biomedical sciences and grant writing, with excellent English communication skills and attention to detail. This role involves translating scientific concepts into compelling narratives and managing complex submissions, while working within an international, collaborative team.