Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Immunology

Placements24; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Facilities access

Health benefits

Conference travel

Mentorship

Job summary

Placements24 in Gauteng seeks a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join a leading Immunology group in Tembisa, focusing on immune mechanisms and disease pathogenesis. The role offers opportunities to publish in high-impact journals and collaborate across the institute.

The successful candidate will design and perform immunological assays, analyze data, and contribute to grant writing within a supportive academic environment and access to cutting-edge technologies.

Qualifications

• PhD in Immunology, Microbiology, or related life sciences.
• Experience with cellular immunology techniques and experimental design.
• Proficiency with flow cytometry and ELISA.
• Strong analytical skills and scientific writing.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple research tasks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent immunology research focusing on T-cell activation and signaling.
• Design and perform complex immunological assays including flow cytometry and ELISpot.
• Isolate and characterize immune cells from samples.
• Analyze data, generate figures, and prepare manuscripts for publication.
• Present findings at meetings and conferences.
• Contribute to grant writing and collaboration within the institute.

Skills

Flow cytometry

ELISA

Immunology techniques

Scientific writing

Data analysis

Presentation skills

ELISpot

Education

PhD in Immunology, Microbiology, or related life science

Tools

ELISpot

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly motivated and dedicated Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join their leading Immunology research group based in Tembisa . This exciting opportunity focuses on investigating the intricate mechanisms of the immune system and its role in disease pathogenesis. The successful candidate will contribute to groundbreaking research aimed at developing novel immunotherapies. Working within a collaborative and supportive academic environment, you will have access to cutting-edge technologies and the chance to publish findings in high-impact scientific journals. This position is ideal for an ambitious scientist eager to make significant contributions to the field of immunology and advance their research career.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct independent research in immunology, focusing on T-cell activation, cytokine signaling, or antigen presentation pathways.
• Design and perform complex immunological assays, including flow cytometry, ELISpot, and cytokine profiling.
• Isolate and characterize immune cells from various biological samples.
• Analyze experimental data, generate high-quality figures, and prepare manuscripts for publication.
• Present research findings at internal lab meetings, departmental seminars, and national/international conferences.
• Contribute to grant writing efforts and collaborate with other researchers within the institute.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Immunology, Microbiology, or a related life science discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in cellular immunology techniques and experimental design.
• Proficiency with immunological assays such as flow cytometry and ELISA.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with data interpretation and scientific writing.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with a commitment to collaborative research.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple research tasks effectively.

Benefits

• Competitive postdoctoral salary commensurate with experience.
• Full-time employment with access to institute facilities in Tembisa .
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Support for conference travel and professional development opportunities.
• A stimulating research environment with opportunities for mentorship and collaboration.