Neuroscience Senior Research Fellow | Hybrid & Impact

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development

Advanced facilities

Hybrid work

Paid time off

Impactful research opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Research Fellow in Neuroscience in Sandton, Gauteng, to lead innovative research into neurological diseases and targets. The role blends in-lab leadership with remote data analysis and writing under a hybrid model.

The ideal candidate has a PhD with 6+ years of neuroscience experience, a strong publication record, and a demonstrated ability to manage research initiatives and mentor junior staff.

Qualifications

• PhD in neuroscience or related field.
• At least 6 years postdoc/industry neuroscience experience.
• Strong publication record in prestigious journals.
• Proficient in molecular biology, cell culture, electrophysiology, imaging.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead independent research projects on molecular and cellular basis of neurological diseases.
• Design, execute, and analyze complex neuroscience experiments.
• Investigate potential therapeutic targets and pathways for neurological disorders.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team of scientists, clinicians, and computational biologists.
• Mentor and train junior researchers and postdoctoral fellows.
• Publish findings in high-impact peer-reviewed journals; present at international meetings.
• Contribute to grant writing and securing external funding.
• Stay updated on advancements in neuroscience research.
• Maintain lab notebooks and contribute to scientific strategy of the neuroscience department in Sandton.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Research leadership

Mentorship

Publication record

Neuroscience techniques

Education

PhD in Neuroscience

Tools

Neuroimaging software

Electrophysiology tools

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Research Fellow in Neuroscience in Sandton, Gauteng, to lead innovative research into neurological diseases and targets. The role blends in-lab leadership with remote data analysis and writing under a hybrid model.

The ideal candidate has a PhD with 6+ years of neuroscience experience, a strong publication record, and a demonstrated ability to manage research initiatives and mentor junior staff.