Senior Scientist at The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC)

Responsibilities will include:

• Conduct innovative, high-impact biomedical and public health research 
• Plan, coordinate and implement studies in line with scientific, ethical and regulatory requirements 
• Undertake research on biomarkers and risk factors, including epigenetic and molecular analyses 
• Analyse and manage research data and contribute to the development of standard operating procedures 
• Publish scientific outputs in peer-reviewed journals and present findings at scientific forums 
• Secure and contribute to competitive research funding and grant applications 
• Engage in research translation activities, stakeholder engagement, and community outreach 
• Mentor and co-supervise postgraduate students and contribute to capacity development 
• Contribute to SAMRC and NCDRU initiatives, including administration and reporting

Remuneration

• A salary in the region of R715 505.00 per annum will be offered, cost-to-company, dependent on qualifications and research experience.

Requirements

Core requirements:

• Master’s degree in biomedical science or related field 
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in RNA extraction and microRNA profiling 
• 3 years’ experience in DNA extraction and DNA methylation analysis 
• Experience in functional gene silencing and overexpression in tissue culture models 
• At least two lifetime publications, including one as first author 
• Proven record of presentations at national conferences 
• Experience co-supervising postgraduate students 

Added Advantage:

• PhD in a relevant field 
• Experience in biomarker discovery during pregnancy and postpartum 
• Epigenetic analysis experience 
• Western blot analysis
• Publication record in Epigenetics

Closing date

• 27 July 2026