Research Fellow - Pharmacology

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Modern laboratory facilities

Collaborative research environment

Opportunities for breakthroughs

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Research Fellow to join a pharmacology research team in Klerksdorp. The role focuses on preclinical study design, data analysis, and collaboration across a multidisciplinary group of scientists to identify novel targets for disease mechanisms and drug discovery.

The candidate should have a PhD in related biomedical sciences, hands-on pharmacology assay experience, and a strong ability to work independently and in teams.

Qualifications

• PhD in Pharmacology, Toxicology, or related biomedical science.
• Postdoctoral experience of 4+ years in a relevant field.
• Hands-on pharmacological assay experience (binding, inhibition, cell-based).
• Proficiency in experimental design, statistics, and writing.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct in vitro and in vivo experiments to evaluate drug efficacy and safety.
• Analyze data with statistical software and interpret results to guide direction.
• Investigate disease mechanisms at cellular and molecular levels.
• Contribute to research proposals and grant applications.
• Collaborate with chemists and scientists to advance programs.
• Maintain lab notebooks and prepare reports and presentations.

Skills

Pharmacology research

Experimental design

Statistics

Scientific writing

Education

PhD in Pharmacology/Toxicology

Tools

Statistical software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated Research Fellow to join their pioneering pharmacology research team based in Klerksdorp . This role is vital for advancing our understanding of disease mechanisms and identifying novel therapeutic targets. You will design and conduct preclinical studies, analyze complex biological data, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of scientists. The ideal candidate is passionate about drug discovery and possesses a strong academic background with practical experience in experimental pharmacology.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute in vitro and in vivo experiments to evaluate drug efficacy and safety.
• Perform data analysis using statistical software and interpret results to guide research direction.
• Investigate disease mechanisms at the cellular and molecular levels.
• Contribute to the development of new research proposals and grant applications.
• Collaborate with medicinal chemists and other research scientists to advance drug discovery programs.
• Maintain detailed laboratory notebooks and prepare scientific reports and presentations.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Pharmacology, Toxicology, or a related biomedical science.
• A minimum of 4 years of postdoctoral research experience in a relevant field.
• Hands-on experience with various pharmacological assays, such as receptor binding, enzyme inhibition, and cell-based assays.
• Proficiency in experimental design, statistical analysis, and scientific writing.
• Experience with animal models of disease and relevant ethical considerations.
• Strong ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a research team.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Support for professional development and conference attendance.
• Access to modern laboratory facilities and cutting-edge research technologies in Klerksdorp.
• A collaborative and stimulating research environment.
• Opportunities to contribute to impactful scientific breakthroughs.