Senior Immunology Research Fellow — Hybrid

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Professional development support

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Research Fellow in Immunology to lead independent research at a Soweto institute. You will design studies, mentor team members, and collaborate across disciplines to advance immunotherapies and understand immune responses.

The role offers a hybrid work environment and access to state‑of‑the‑art facilities. You will oversee experimental design, data interpretation, and publication efforts, with a focus on impactful medical research and patient outcomes in a

Qualifications

• PhD in Immunology or related biomedical science.
• Minimum 8 years post‑doctoral immunology research with strong publication record.
• Expertise in flow cytometry, ELISA, western blotting, cell culture and animal models.
• Solid understanding of innate and adaptive immunity and immunotherapy.
• Proven ability to secure research funding and manage a lab.

Responsibilities

• Design, lead, and manage independent immunology research projects.
• Mentor junior scientists, postdocs, and students in the lab.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to advance immunotherapies.
• Analyze complex data and draw robust conclusions.
• Develop and optimize assays and animal models.
• Contribute to grant writing and budget management.

Skills

Research leadership

Data analysis

Scientific writing

Mentoring

Immunology knowledge

Education

PhD in Immunology

Tools

Flow cytometry

ELISA

Western blotting

Cell culture

Animal models

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Research Fellow in Immunology to lead independent research at a Soweto institute. You will design studies, mentor team members, and collaborate across disciplines to advance immunotherapies and understand immune responses.

The role offers a hybrid work environment and access to state‑of‑the‑art facilities. You will oversee experimental design, data interpretation, and publication efforts, with a focus on impactful medical research and patient outcomes in a