Senior Neuroscience & Neurodegeneration Scientist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Research Scientist in Neuroscience and Neurodegeneration for our client in East London, Eastern Cape. The role leads disease mechanism studies, targets discovery, and experimental strategies to test compounds.

The ideal candidate has a Ph.D. with 5+ years postdoctoral experience in neurodegenerative research, expertise in molecular/cellular neuroscience, and a proven publication record. Collaborative, innovative, and safety-conscious applicants will fit well.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required in neuroscience, molecular biology, biochemistry, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years postdoctoral experience in neurodegenerative disease research.
• Strong publication record and excellent communication skills.
• Ability to lead projects and mentor junior scientists.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute experiments on molecular and cellular mechanisms of neurodegenerative diseases.
• Develop and validate in vitro and in vivo models of neurological disorders.
• Utilize molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry, and imaging techniques.
• Analyze complex data with statistical methods and bioinformatics tools.
• Identify therapeutic targets and collaborate on preclinical drug development.
• Mentor junior scientists and publish in peer-reviewed journals.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across chemistry, pharmacology, and clinical science.

Skills

Neuroscience research

Molecular biology

Cell culture

Data analysis

Scientific communication

Education

Ph.D. in Neuroscience or related field

Tools

Western blotting

ELISA

Immunofluorescence

PCR/qPCR

Bioinformatics tools

In vivo models

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Research Scientist in Neuroscience and Neurodegeneration for our client in East London, Eastern Cape. The role leads disease mechanism studies, targets discovery, and experimental strategies to test compounds.

The ideal candidate has a Ph.D. with 5+ years postdoctoral experience in neurodegenerative research, expertise in molecular/cellular neuroscience, and a proven publication record. Collaborative, innovative, and safety-conscious applicants will fit well.