Lead Oncology Research Scientist

Placements24; Upington; Presencial; ZAR 1.200.000 - 1.800.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Relocation assistance

Conference & training funding

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 in Upington (Northern Cape, ZA) seeks a Senior Medical Researcher specializing in Oncology to lead independent cancer biology studies, secure grant funding, and collaborate with clinicians and scientists.

You will mentor postdoctoral researchers, publish high-impact work, and contribute to strategic planning in a state-of-the-art facility with access to advanced laboratories and clinical collaborations.

Formación

• Ph.D. in Medicine, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Pharmacology, or a related biomedical science field.
• Minimum of 7 years of post-doctoral research experience in oncology.
• Proven ability to secure competitive grant funding.
• Extensive experience with cancer biology techniques.
• Strong publication record and leadership abilities.

Responsabilidades

• Lead independent research projects in oncology focusing on cancer genomics, drug discovery, or immunotherapy.
• Design and conduct experiments using molecular biology, cell biology, and biochemical techniques.
• Analyze complex data and contribute to high-impact publications.
• Secure external funding through grant applications.
• Collaborate with clinical teams for translational research and trials.
• Mentor and supervise postdocs, graduate students, and technicians.
• Present findings at national and international conferences.
• Oversee laboratory operations and budgeting.
• Contribute to strategic planning of the oncology program.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Grant writing

Collaboration

Communication

Educación

Ph.D. in Medicine or related biomedical field

Herramientas

CRISPR

Next-generation sequencing

Flow cytometry

Western blotting

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 in Upington (Northern Cape, ZA) seeks a Senior Medical Researcher specializing in Oncology to lead independent cancer biology studies, secure grant funding, and collaborate with clinicians and scientists.

You will mentor postdoctoral researchers, publish high-impact work, and contribute to strategic planning in a state-of-the-art facility with access to advanced laboratories and clinical collaborations.