Senior Scientist (E)

South African Medical Research Council; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical research organization in Cape Town is seeking a qualified Scientist to focus on non-communicable diseases and wastewater-based epidemiology. Your role will involve developing advanced AI/ML models and mentoring students. You will manage complex datasets and contribute to research publications and grant proposals. This permanent position offers competitive remuneration based on experience.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have experience with AI and ML applications in health research.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to manage complex data sets expected.
• Experience in mentoring students and staff required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement AI/ML models for research.
• Lead research projects on NCDs and wastewater epidemiology.
• Train postgraduate students and research staff.
• Publish research findings and present at conferences.
• Contribute to grant proposal development.

Skills

AI and machine learning

Data analysis

Mentoring and training

Grant writing

Education

Postgraduate degree in relevant field

Job description

The SAMRC is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and motivated Scientist to play an active role in non-communicable disease and wastewater-based epidemiology research within the Biomedical Research and Innovation Platform (BRIP).

The focus of the position will include establishing advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) capacity within BRIP to address the increasing complexity of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, hypertension, and to support wastewater-based epidemiology initiatives.

The Scientist will be responsible for developing and implementing computational models and analytical frameworks to integrate and interpret multi-omics, clinical, and lifestyle data.

In addition, the Scientist will be expected to mentor and train postgraduate students and staff, publish research findings in international peer-reviewed journals, present at national and international conferences, and contribute to grant proposal development as a co-investigator.

Key Responsibilities / Learning Outcomes

• Develop and implement AI / ML models to analyse and integrate multi-omics, clinical, and lifestyle datasets for advancing research on non-communicable diseases
• Lead and contribute to research projects focused on non-communicable diseases and wastewater-based epidemiology initiatives
• Train and mentor postgraduate students and research staff
• Disseminate research outputs through publications and presentations
• Contribute to grant writing and resource mobilization efforts

Duration of contract : Permanent Remuneration : Remuneration commensurate with experience and qualifications