Master’s Researcher: NTM Genomics & Lung Health

Africa Health Research Institute; Durban; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Africa Health Research Institute (AHRI) invites applications for a two-year Master’s position in the Makhado research group, based in Durban, South Africa. The project will analyse histopathological human samples, focusing on nontuberculous mycobacteria using whole genome sequencing and targeted sequencing.

The candidate will work within AHRI’s state-of-the-art facility and engage with an extensive international research network, contributing to advances in diagnostics and patient care.

Qualifications

• Honours degree in medical microbiology, molecular biology or related biomedical sciences.
• Experience with tuberculosis diagnostic tests.
• Experience with PCR-based methods and data analysis.
• Knowledge of infectious disease research preferred.
• Ability to work under guided supervision.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Good interpersonal and team-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Analyse histopathological samples and characterise NTMs using sequencing.
• Perform whole genome and targeted sequencing to assess drug resistance.
• Collaborate with international partners and contribute to data interpretation.
• Document methods and results and present findings within the group.

Skills

PCR-based methods

Data analysis

Infectious disease knowledge

Communications (written and oral)

Teamwork

Education

Honours degree in medical microbiology or molecular biology

Job description

Africa Health Research Institute (AHRI) invites applications for a two-year Master’s position in the Makhado research group, based in Durban, South Africa. The project will analyse histopathological human samples, focusing on nontuberculous mycobacteria using whole genome sequencing and targeted sequencing.

The candidate will work within AHRI’s state-of-the-art facility and engage with an extensive international research network, contributing to advances in diagnostics and patient care.