Research Fellow - Oncology

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

On-site position

State-of-the-art facilities

Mentorship in oncology research

Collaborative research community

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a Research Fellow in Oncology to join its Soweto-based research unit. You will conduct experiments, analyze data, and collaborate with experienced scientists and clinicians to advance cancer biology and novel therapeutic strategies.

This role targets an early-career scientist eager to build a research profile in a supportive, intellectually stimulating environment with access to state-of-the-art facilities and mentorship in oncology research.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Master's degree in Oncology, Cancer Biology, Molecular Biology, or a related field.
• Strong foundational knowledge of cancer biology and relevant research techniques.
• Experience with common laboratory techniques such as PCR, Western blotting, and cell-based assays.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• A passion for cancer research and a strong desire to learn and contribute.

Responsibilities

• Conduct experiments to investigate cancer cell signaling pathways and mechanisms of drug resistance.
• Perform cell culture, molecular biology assays, and potentially in vivo studies under supervision.
• Analyze experimental data and contribute to the interpretation of results.
• Assist in the preparation of manuscripts, reports, and presentations for scientific dissemination.
• Maintain detailed laboratory notebooks and ensure compliance with safety protocols.

Skills

Data analysis

Cell culture

Molecular biology

Education

Ph.D. in Oncology or related field

Master's degree in Oncology/Cancer Biology/Molecular Biology or related field

Tools

PCR

Western blotting

Cell-based assays

Job description

About the Role

Our client is actively recruiting a motivated Research Fellow specializing in Oncology to join their dedicated research unit in Soweto . This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research aimed at understanding cancer biology and developing novel therapeutic strategies. You will conduct experiments, analyze data, and collaborate with a team of experienced scientists and clinicians. This role is ideal for an early-career scientist eager to build their research profile in a supportive and intellectually stimulating environment, focusing on impactful cancer research projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct experiments to investigate cancer cell signaling pathways and mechanisms of drug resistance.
• Perform cell culture, molecular biology assays, and potentially in vivo studies under supervision.
• Analyze experimental data and contribute to the interpretation of results.
• Assist in the preparation of manuscripts, reports, and presentations for scientific dissemination.
• Maintain detailed laboratory notebooks and ensure compliance with safety protocols.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or Master's degree in Oncology , Cancer Biology, Molecular Biology, or a related field.
• Strong foundational knowledge of cancer biology and relevant research techniques.
• Experience with common laboratory techniques such as PCR, Western blotting, and cell-based assays.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• A passion for cancer research and a strong desire to learn and contribute.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including medical aid.
• On-site position within a leading research institution in Soweto .
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities and equipment.
• Opportunities for mentorship and professional development in oncology research.
• A collaborative and intellectually stimulating research community.