Research Scientist - Immunology

Placements24; Benoni; Presencial; ZAR 900.000 - 1.200.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Health, dental & vision benefits

Generous paid time off

Retirement savings plan

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 in Benoni is seeking a dedicated Research Scientist with a focus on Immunology to join our cutting-edge facility. You will design and conduct experiments, analyze data, and contribute to projects addressing unmet medical needs.

The role offers opportunities to work alongside leading scientists, publish findings, and participate in conferences. Candidates should have a PhD in immunology or related field and post-doctoral experience, with a strong emphasis on collaboration and

Formación

• Ph.D. in Immunology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, or a related life science discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of post-doctoral research experience in immunology.
• Hands-on experience with flow cytometry, cell culture, and primary immune cell isolation.
• Proficiency in data analysis software and strong understanding of statistical methods.
• Excellent scientific writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative research team.

Responsabilidades

• Design and execute in vitro and in vivo experiments to study immune cell function and signaling pathways.
• Develop and optimize immunological assays, including ELISA, flow cytometry, and cell-based assays.
• Analyze and interpret complex immunological data, drawing meaningful conclusions.
• Collaborate with other researchers to integrate immunological findings into broader research programs.
• Maintain detailed experimental records and contribute to scientific publications and presentations.
• Stay abreast of the latest developments and techniques in the field of immunology.

Conocimientos

Flow cytometry

Cell culture

Primary immune cell isolation

Data analysis

Statistical methods

Scientific writing

Presentation skills

Team collaboration

Educación

Ph.D. in Immunology

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated Research Scientist with a focus on Immunology to join their innovative research facility in Benoni . This role is central to advancing our understanding of complex immune responses and developing novel therapeutic strategies. You will design and conduct experiments, analyze data, and contribute to key research projects aimed at addressing unmet medical needs. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a cutting-edge research environment alongside leading scientists and contribute to significant scientific discoveries.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute in vitro and in vivo experiments to study immune cell function and signaling pathways.
• Develop and optimize immunological assays, including ELISA, flow cytometry, and cell-based assays.
• Analyze and interpret complex immunological data, drawing meaningful conclusions.
• Collaborate with other researchers to integrate immunological findings into broader research programs.
• Maintain detailed experimental records and contribute to scientific publications and presentations.
• Stay abreast of the latest developments and techniques in the field of immunology.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Immunology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, or a related life science discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of post-doctoral research experience in immunology.
• Hands-on experience with flow cytometry, cell culture, and primary immune cell isolation.
• Proficiency in data analysis software and strong understanding of statistical methods.
• Excellent scientific writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative research team.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Generous paid time off and retirement savings plan.
• Access to state-of-the-art immunological research facilities in Benoni .
• Opportunities for professional development and attending scientific conferences.
• A dynamic and supportive research culture.