Senior Neuroscience Research Scientist — Hybrid, Grants

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Conference access

Job summary

Placements24, a prestigious biomedical research entity in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, invites applications for a Senior Research Scientist in Neuroscience. The role blends on-site lab work with remote research and leads projects on neural circuits, neurodegenerative diseases, and cognitive processes.

The ideal candidate holds a Ph.D. in Neuroscience or related field, 5–7 years postdoc experience, publishes extensively, and demonstrates grant success.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Neuroscience or related field.
• 5-7 years of postdoctoral neuroscience research experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in a neuroscience area (e.g., synaptic plasticity, neurodevelopment, neurological disorders).
• Strong track record of securing competitive research grants (e.g., NIH, NSF, Wellcome Trust).
• Extensive publication record in top-tier neuroscience journals.
• Proficiency in relevant experimental techniques and methodologies.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership and mentorship capabilities.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, essential for collaboration and hybrid operations.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and interpret experiments investigating fundamental aspects of neuroscience.
• Lead independent research projects from hypothesis generation to publication.
• Develop and apply advanced techniques in molecular biology, cell biology, electrophysiology, or neuroimaging.
• Secure external funding through grant writing and proposal submissions.
• Publish research findings in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals.
• Present research at national and international meetings.
• Mentor and supervise postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, and research technicians.
• Collaborate with other scientists within the institute and externally.

Skills

Grant writing

Leadership

Mentorship

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Ph.D. in Neuroscience

Tools

Molecular biology techniques

Electrophysiology

Neuroimaging

Job description

Placements24, a prestigious biomedical research entity in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, invites applications for a Senior Research Scientist in Neuroscience. The role blends on-site lab work with remote research and leads projects on neural circuits, neurodegenerative diseases, and cognitive processes.

The ideal candidate holds a Ph.D. in Neuroscience or related field, 5–7 years postdoc experience, publishes extensively, and demonstrates grant success.