Senior Immunologist: Lead Immunotherapy Research in Durban

Placements24; Durban; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, vision coverage

Generous paid time off

Professional development support

Access to advanced research tools

Job summary

Placements24 in Durban seeks a distinguished Senior Immunologist to lead innovative research programs at a state-of-the-art facility. This role focuses on unraveling immune system complexities to develop novel immunotherapies, designing research strategies, mentoring scientists, and driving projects from bench to potential clinical application.

The ideal candidate has a PhD in Immunology with 6+ years of post-doctoral/industry experience, an extensive track record of publications, and strong

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Immunology, Biology, or a closely related field.
• ≥6 years post-PhD in immunology research (industry or academia).
• Proven leadership of research projects and team management.
• Strong publication record in reputable journals.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for a Durban role.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct immunological experiments including flow cytometry, ELISpot, and cell-based assays.
• Investigate mechanisms of immune activation, regulation, and dysfunction in disease models.
• Develop and validate therapeutic targets for immune-mediated diseases.
• Lead and mentor a team of researchers, providing direction and performance management.
• Analyze complex data and present findings to internal teams and external bodies.
• Contribute to strategic direction of the immunology research pipeline.

Skills

Immunology expertise

Leadership

Publications

Presentation skills

Immunological techniques

Education

PhD in Immunology or related field

Tools

Flow cytometry

ELISpot

Cell-based assays

Job description

Placements24 in Durban seeks a distinguished Senior Immunologist to lead innovative research programs at a state-of-the-art facility. This role focuses on unraveling immune system complexities to develop novel immunotherapies, designing research strategies, mentoring scientists, and driving projects from bench to potential clinical application.

The ideal candidate has a PhD in Immunology with 6+ years of post-doctoral/industry experience, an extensive track record of publications, and strong