Current Roles at University of Cape Town

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• We invite applications to fill a permanent position in the Department of Political Studies at UCT at the level of Associate Professor. The Department is responsible for teaching Politics, International Relations, Public Policy andmAdministration, and Transitional Justice at all levels, and it is one of the leading centers of research into politics, broadly conceived, on the African Continent.
• The Department seeks to make an appointment as soon as possible in the broad fields of International Relations and International Political Economy.

Requirements for the job:

• A PhD in Political Studies or International Relations.
• A proven track record of scholarly publications in International Relations.
• Experience in high-quality research in International Relations.
• Experience in teaching and convening postgraduate courses.
• A proven track record of successful masters and PhD supervision.
• The following will be advantageous:
• Experience with quantitative research methods in research and teaching.
• Experience with Academic administration and Academic Leadership.

Responsibilities:

• The position involves a combination of research, teaching, administration, and social responsiveness at
• Associate Professor level. The teaching, administrative and supervision duties of the appointee will be
• determined on the basis of the successful candidate’s skills and research interests and priorities, and the
• needs of the department.
• Appointment will take place in alignment with the faculty’s expectations for performance at each rank.
• The respective annual remuneration packages, including benefits, are as follows:

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Introductory paragraph
We invite applications for a permanent position in the Department of Political Studies at UCT. The appointment will be made at the level of Lecturer. The Department is responsible for teaching Politics, International Relations, Public Policy and Administration, and Transitional Justice at all levels, and it is one of the leading centers of research into politics, broadly conceived, on the African Continent. For this post, we are seeking an appointment as soon as possible in Public Policy and Administration.

Requirements for the job:

• A PhD in Public Administration or Management and Public Policy.
• Some teaching experience at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Demonstrate the potential to engage in high-quality research.
• The following will be advantageous:
• Some experience in postgraduate supervision.

Responsibilities:

• The position involves a combination of research, teaching, administration, and social responsiveness in public
• policy and administration in the department of political studies. The teaching, administrative and supervision
• duties of the appointee will be determined by the successful candidate’s skills and research interests and priorities,
• and the needs of the department.
• Appointment will take place in alignment with the faculty’s expectations for performance at each rank.

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The vision of the Faculty of Health Sciences is to be a centre of excellence that is locally relevant and globally competitive. Established in 1912, the Faculty is the top-rated Faculty of Health Sciences on the African continent.

The Department of Surgery hosts the Divisions of Cardiothoracic Surgery, General Surgery, Global Surgery, Neurosurgery, Ophthalmology, Otorhinolaryngology, Orthopaedic Surgery, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Paediatric Surgery and Urology. The Department of Surgery is a strong multidisciplinary department in the Faculty of Health Sciences with extensive undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training of medical students as well as students pursuing academic study in Surgery. The department makes a significant contribution to under-graduate teaching in the Faculty of Health Sciences clinical programs. The department offers several post-graduate (honours, masters and doctoral) degrees in all the academic disciplines. The department has several highly productive research groupings and researchers.

The University of Cape Town and the Department of Health of the Western Cape Government invite applications for this permanent Charles FM Saint Chair of Paediatric Surgery in the Department of Surgery at Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital. The successful incumbent will also serve as the Head of the Division of Paediatric Surgery at Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital.

The Division prides itself on providing an outstanding, highly specialized clinical service and excellent teaching to under- and postgraduate students, with a strong emphasis on research. It has an excellent international reputation in all forms of paediatric surgery, including both liver and renal transplantation, minimal invasive surgery, the management of burns, treatment of conjoint twins.

Requirements:

• A qualified Paediatric Surgeon.
• At least 5 years’ experience is mandatory.
• Registered / registrable as a Specialist in Paediatric Surgery with the Health Professions Council of South
• A recognised leader in the field of in the field of paediatric surgery
• A record of scholarship and experience in the areas of clinical service delivery, teaching, training and research
• Knowledge of the health sector in South Africa and insight into the challenges and opportunities for advancing
• health care in South Africa and Africa.
• Demonstrated ability as a manager.
• A comprehensive view of surgical services for children across all levels of care as well as being committed to the
• Primary Health Care philosophy and have an outcomes based approach to these services.
• Should be able to attract and develop staff of quality and provide leadership with regards to issues of diversity, transformation and equity.

Advantages:

• Outstanding reputation as a leader in the field of Peadiatric Surgery
• Track record of teamwork and building effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders
• Track record of attracting funding through clinical studies and research grants.
• Ability to mentor and support junior colleagues.

Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership in the Division and manage its staff, resources and performance (service and academic), inspiring innovation and growth.
• Provide leadership in addressing issues of diversity, transformation, inclusivity and equity, attracting and developing students and staff of high quality.
• Be responsible for overseeing clinical governance and relevant legislative mandates in line with provincial service delivery platforms and regulations
• Will be expected to be an active clinician, participating actively in the surgical service and working closely with hospital management.
• Will be expected to be a productive academic, driving research and overseeing undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training.
• Demonstrate social responsiveness through outreach, policy, health systems development and engagement with other stakeholders including government and civil society organisations

Enquiries about this post should be directed to the Head of the Department of Surgery, Professor L Cairncross at [email protected].

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Staff Learning Centre, Organisational Development and Effectiveness, Human Resources.

The Staff Learning Centre seeks to appoint a suitable candidate to a temporary position at a Payclass 06 level, to support the Learning and Development activities held at the Staff Learning Centre, Cambria House. This short-term contract is for a period of 8 months, starting August 2023.

The main purpose for this position is to provide efficient, effective, and professional front office administrative support to the Staff Learning Centre in support of delivering the Staff Learning Programme and related Learning and Development projects.

Requirements:

• NQF4 qualification
• 1 years frontline and/or front office admin support
• Excellent client service skills
• Telephony skills
• Building, venue, and/or event administration skills
• Ability to plan and manage own work
• MS Outlook – intermediate level
• MS Word, Excel and Teams – beginner level
• An interest in pursuing a career in Learning and Development with a focus on administering face-to-face interventions.

The incumbent must be physically able to, and prepared to, move training tables, chairs, and other venue equipment to set up the venues according to venue booking requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Professional and efficient support for front office, reception, and switchboard at Cambria House
• Handle incoming enquiries, telephonic, email, and walk-ins at Cambria House
• Maintain and administer venue bookings and setup venues for courses and meetings
• Arrange and administer the requisite catering and consumables required for courses and meetings
• Provide general building and facilities administration and support
• Ensure that the building, venues, equipment, and consumables, are in good working order and arrange repairs and/or maintenance as necessary.
• Provide administrative support to facilitators, course convenors, delegates, and required.
• Monitoring of access to the building and venues to maintain the safety and security of the building.

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We seek to attract a suitably experienced and qualified individual to the post of Senior Legal Advisor: Compliance, Training & Business Specialisation.
The incumbent in collaboration with the other Senior Legal Advisor: Compliance, Training & Business Specialisation:

•  Coordinates the development of course material and courses to assist administrators and researchers to understand them internal processes, procedures, and policies as it relates to research as well as relevant legislation and local and international compliance requirements.
• Responsible for research contracts/administration information on RC&I’s website.
• Coordinate compliance matters that need to be implemented/addressed.
• Responsible and shows expertise in the drafting of complex business-related agreements and legal documentation associated with spin-out companies.

Requirements:

• Professional qualification in law (NQF 8) or Qualified Attorney.
• At least eight years of sponsored research administration experience or equivalent or if a qualified attorney, at least five
• years of sponsored research administration experience or equivalent.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Managerial and project management skills.
• Excellent knowledge of contract law, and legislation relevant wrt higher education environment.
• Good knowledge of international funders’ terms and conditions and international compliance requirements
• Excellent understanding of industrial contracts, contract administration, research policies, intellectual property, and financial issues.
• Excellent understanding of complex business-related agreements and legal documentation associated with spin-out companies e.g., shareholder agreements, memoranda of incorporation, preference share and other commercialization agreements.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast moving, action orientated, customer-focused service environment.

Responsibilities include:

• Draft, negotiate and finalise research & research related agreements.
• Identifying contractual issues such as compliance, conflict-of-interest, financial & compliance, conflict of-interest, financial & reporting requirements.
• Negotiation of intellectual property and publication rights, confidentiality, indemnification clauses.
• Interact and coordinate with a wide variety of faculty, staff, administration, and funders during the negotiation process.
• Ensure the VAT attributes are in line with budget and costing per legislation and policies.
• Capturing relevant agreement information on the Electronic Research Admin (ERA) System i.e. to ensure contractualrecords are kept up to date.
• maintenance and content management of relevant contracts, compliance and funder related information on website areup to date.
• Serve on relevant UCT and external committees.
• Provide expert input and assist in policy, process, and procedure development.

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The Department of Biological Sciences seeks to appoint a permanent Facilities Manager.

The main purpose of this position is to oversee and implement the management, maintenance, and development (including strategic planning) of buildings (John Day Building, HW Pearson Building, research glass house, Bainskloof Field Station) and selected research facilities (including plant propagation facilities and controlled-temperature rooms) falling under the Department Biological Sciences (BIO). Secondary functions include assisting with space planning and allocation in BIO and managing security of and access to BIO physical spaces. The incumbent will work closely with the Head of Department and Department Manager and will liaise with various agencies, both internal and external to UCT.

Requirements for the job:

• Recognized qualification (NQF 6: Diploma / Advanced Certificate), in any of estate management,facilities management or relevant project management.
• Three to five years’ experience in the management and maintenance of grounds, buildings and other facilities of a large campus or estate.
• A high level of organizational and planning skills, and problem-solving and analytical skills, including an ability to draft project proposals and budgets.
• Well-developed inter-personal and team-building skills.
• Basic understanding of building structures, electrical systems, air conditioning systems, automotive mechanical systems, and plumbing.
• Intermediate level of competence in the use of computers, including email, spreadsheets, and word processing.

The following would be advantageous:

• An understanding of databases and CAD systems.
• An understanding of the needs of an educational and research environment.

Responsibilities include:

• Development of buildings and facilities in BIO (John Day Building, HW Pearson Building, BIO glasshouses, Bainskloof Field Station, BIO back-up generators) including drafting project proposals and budgets.
• Maintenance and management of buildings and facilities in BIO (John Day Building, HW Pearson Building, BIOglasshouse, Bainskloof Field Station, BIO back-up generators).
• Management and maintenance of deionized water systems, ice machines, and controlled temperature rooms.
• Planning, allocation and management of physical space use (John Day and HW Pearson Buildings).

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The OHSE Division within P&S is seeking a Head of the Occupational Health Unit.

The main purpose of this position is to support the OHSE Division in offering highly specialised professional Occupational Health Services to the University of Cape Town Community.

This position will be responsible for the implementation of organised operational function, document management, digitisation of all departmental processes which are aligned to the UCT Technology services

Assist in the implementation of programs to support legal requirements & ensure that they are aligned to the ISO 45001 programs.

Requirements include:

• NQF – 8 Management Studies and Emergency Management to include a suitable Occupational Hygienic qualification including an
• Ergonomics specialist qualification.
• Professional Registered Nurse with SANC
• Must have at least 8 years management experience in Occupational Health & Safety and 5 years senior management roles-in
• Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent.

Must have Knowledge of the following:

• Compensation for Occupational Injuries & Diseases Act; The Occupational Health & Safety
• Act; The Nursing Act 33 of 2005; Health Professionals Act; Healthcare protocols; Occupational Hygiene protocols; Occupational Risk Exposure Profile
• Advantage: Risk Management Skills / Presentation Skills / Competencies in Emergency Response Management and membership of a related professional body

Reporting to the OHS Manager, the responsibilities of this position will include:

• The Management of the Operational Functions of the OH Unit
• The Management of the OH Unit Professional Staff
• The Management of Service Level Agreements of the departments service providers
• Work closely with the OHSE management team in drafting policies and procedures aligned to ISO45001 requirements.
• Assist in the role out of the OHSE Divisions Risk Management program
• Lead the UCT Occupational Risk Exposure Profile program
• Facilitate the role out of the University of Cape Town Ergonomics program
• Work closely with the UCT HRM Organizational Unit in the management of staff well-being
• Work closely with the UCT Wellness Department in the management of the well-being of students

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The Centre for Infectious Disease Epidemiology (CIDER) invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for this 25- month, 37.5 hours/week post, commencing on 01 Sept 2023.
The Centre for Infectious Disease Epidemiology (CIDER) is a multidisciplinary infectious disease research centrenaddressing priority research questions related to HIV and tuberculosis clinical epidemiology and delivery of health services.

The Western Cape Ubomi Buhle Pregnancy Exposure Registry (PER) is an operational research project which digitizes antenatal medicine exposures and pregnancy outcomes. The PER contributes data to Ubomi Buhle, the South African PER. Women are enrolled antenatally at primary care facilities and their pregnancy outcomes followed up at delivery sites around Cape Town. A committed nurse is required for coordinating and conducting Ubomi Buhle training of facility staff, clinical examination of stillborn infants and infants with congenital disorders and data collection. Enrolled women with infants who have congenital disorders will be approached for consent for photography. Daily travel to obstetric sites around Cape Town is required.
Requirements include:

• Nursing Diploma or Degree and current registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a
• Registered Nurse
• Minimum 1 year nursing experience within a research environment
• Minimum 1 year experience in obstetrics and/or neonates
• Excellent computer literacy with sound knowledge of email, word processing and internet. Some of the data
• will be entered using a REDCap database and a Congenital Disorders app.
• Good communication (verbal and written) in at least two official languages of the Western Cape.
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work in a team and to foster a collaborative relationship with local clinics and hospitals
• Must be detail-orientated
• Decision making and problem-solving skills
• Valid Driver’s license: a driving assessment may be required.
• Added advantages include:
• Preference will be given to applicants living locally
• Experience in study coordination
• Teaching/training experience
• Experience with RedCAP software

Responsibilities include:

• Performing all study activities according to the Ubomi Buhle and PER protocols and SOPs, maintain high research standards.
• Daily review of pregnancy outcomes at participating facilities.
• Identify and examine all stillborn infants.
• Identify and examine all live and stillborn neonates with congenital disorders.
• Obtain informed consent for photography of congenital disorders.
• Data collection, including taking photographs, and entry into provincial and study databases.
• Ensure appropriate referrals have been made.
• Back-capture of congenital disorders into provincial and study databases from clinical records.
• Maintaining strict client confidentiality at all times.
• Organizing, preparing and performing Ubomi Buhle training at the sites. (Modules will be provided)
• Capturing data on case report forms and processing
• Performing Quality Control (QC) checks on CRFs and source documents
• Keeping accurate statistics of outcomes, data entry and training.
• Maintaining and ordering stock as required
• Attending all necessary trainings, meetings and calls.

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The Partnerships, Mobility and Recruitment (PMR) section manages both reciprocal and non-reciprocal study abroad (Semester Study Abroad (SSA)) programmes at UCT, providing support services to incoming SSA students and outbound UCT students, and managing the recruitment, admissions, and enrolment processes. In addition, the section is also responsible for the recruitment of all international students and the management of partnerships with other tertiary institutions globally (with the exception of those in Africa).

PMR is undertaking a pilot for international student recruitment and seeks to appoint a Recruitment & Enrolment Officer on a 12- month fixed term contract to help it build and develop an international student recruitment portfolio.

The main purpose of this position is to recruit high quality fee-paying international applicants and to support them through the admissions process by liaising with faculty offices and academic departments with an end goal of ensuring their successful registration in UCT programmes of study.

In assisting to build an international student recruitment portfolio at UCT, you will be closely involved in creating appropriate protocols and procedures, and in ensuring their integration with UCT systems. You will need to play a proactive role in shaping the work of the portfolio and should have a positive, engaged and action-oriented attitude that strives for excellence through problemsolving and a commitment to high quality service delivery.

As this post will be supporting a new portfolio, you should expect the nature and range of tasks to shift as the portfolio takes shape.

Requirements for the job:

• An appropriate tertiary qualification (NQF7 or above).
• Three years relevant work experience.
• Experience of working with students, ideally in a university context.
• Experience in student recruitment or in evaluating applications for admission to higher education programmes of study.
• An understanding of higher education frameworks and degree processes.
• A friendly disposition with sound interpersonal skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Organisational, analytical, administrative, and problem-solving skills.
• Client or customer service skills and a commitment to high quality service delivery.
• Computer literacy with proficiency in the MS Office suite.
• The ability to multi-task while paying excellent attention to detail.
• The ability to work independently, as well as part of a highly motivated and energetic team in a deadline driven environment.
• Strong relationship building skills and an understanding of the public relations impact.
• The ability to work outside of normal working hours and provide emergency support when required.
• The following would be advantageous:
• Proficiency in student management systems, in particular, PeopleSoft.
• Knowledge of higher education processes.
• Knowledge of student services and admissions processes.

Responsibilities:

• International student recruitment and applicant support.
• Advice, guidance, and outreach to applicants and to colleagues in central administrative offices/ faculty offices/ departments.
• Sourcing information on UCT programmes of study and on programme admission requirements and making these available using
• the available systems and platforms.
• Responding to recruitment and admission related queries using email, CRM, and third-party platforms.
• Liaison with faculty and academic department offices to facilitate the processing of applications for admission.
• Assist in integrating recruitment processes into UCT systems (e.g., CRM workflows).
• Administrative and related support to the PMR section, particularly in relation to its work with international partner universities.

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The Research Unit on the Economics of Excisable Products (REEP), based at the University of Cape Town, is the premier research group on the economics of tobacco control in Africa. It is also a Knowledge Hub for the Convention Secretariat of the World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (one of only eight worldwide). Our goal is to support public health through independent and rigorous research. We are a dynamic, collegial, and collaborative team. REEP currently has a vacancy for a Senior Research Officer (the research equivalent of Senior Lecturer), or a Chief Research Officer (the research equivalent of Associate Professor), or a Principal
Research Officer (the research equivalent of Professor). This appointment will be on a permanent, soft-funded basis, and the successful candidate will be expected to start as soon as possible. The successful candidate will be part of a team of economists whose research and policy work is focused on the economics of tobacco control and alcohol policy. To see the type of research that we do, please visit our website.
Requirements for all levels:

• A completed PhD in economics or a related discipline
• Proficient in Stata or similar statistics software
• Publication track record in public health or economics
• Proficient in Excel
• Willingness to travel internationally
• Strong written, oral and presentation skills
• Experience in conducting seminars and presentations
• Proven ability to mentor junior colleagues, postdoctoral fellows, and postgraduate students
• Proven ability to lead research projects
• Has never received funding from the tobacco, nicotine, and/or alcohol industries
• Additional requirements for Senior Research Officer:
• At least three peer-reviewed journal publications (the candidate should be the main contributor on at least two publications)

Additional requirements for Chief Research Officer:

• At least ten peer-reviewed journal publications
• A well-established national and international research reputation in the economics of tobacco control or alcohol policy (e.g., a research rating by the National Research Foundation (NRF), or a record of reviewing for high-end peer-reviewed journals, or international collaborations on publications and projects) Proven ability to raise research funding

Additional requirements for Principal Research Officer:

• At least 15 peer-reviewed journal publications
• Evidence of international standing, with extensive research leadership experience in the economics of tobacco control
• Proven experience in running a research or policy unit
• The following will be advantageous:
• Ability to communicate in French or Spanish
• Proven ability to supervise Masters and PhD theses

Responsibilities:

• Initiate and undertake research on the economics of tobacco control and alcohol policy
• Initiate funding proposals
• Publish research in peer-reviewed journals
• Lead research projects
• Supervise postgraduate students
• Present research at workshops and conferences
• Travel to countries to provide in-country technical assistance
• Lead grant-writing and reporting to funders
• Engage with stakeholders, including international organisations, government, and the media

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The Research Unit on the Economics of Excisable Products (REEP), based at the University of Cape Town, is the premier research group on the economics of tobacco control in Africa. It is also a Knowledge Hub for the Convention Secretariat of the World Health Organisation Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (one of only eight worldwide). Our goal is to support public health through independent and rigorous research. We are a dynamic, collegial, and collaborative team .

REEP currently has a vacancy for a Junior Research Officer (the research equivalent of Junior Lecturer), or a Research Officer (the research equivalent of Lecturer). This appointment will be on a permanent, soft-funded basis, and the successful candidate will be expected to start as soon as possible.
The successful candidate will be part of a team of economists whose research and policy work is focused on the economics oftobacco control, alcohol policy, and sugar-sweetened beverage policy. To see the type of research that we do.
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Requirements for both levels:

• Proven ability in applied quantitative economics and/or econometric research
• Proficient in Stata or similar statistics software
• Proficient in Excel
• Willingness to travel internationally
• Strong written, oral and presentation skills
• Has never received funding from the tobacco, nicotine, and/or alcohol industries

Additional requirements for Junior Research Officer:

• A completed or near-completed Masters degree in Economics or a related discipline, with an average mark of at least 70%(upper second) in the Honours (or senior undergraduate years) and the coursework component of the Masters degree
• An interest in public health

Additional requirements for Research Officer:

• A completed Masters degree in Economics or a related discipline, with an average mark of at least 70% (upper second) in the Honours (or senior undergraduate years) and Masters degree
• Proven ability to conduct research

The following will be advantageous:

• Ability to communicate in French and/or Spanish
• An understanding of tobacco control and/or alcohol-related and/or sugar-sweetened beverage-related policies
• A publication record, e.g., published peer-reviewed journal articles or authorship on reports

Responsibilities for both levels:

• Initiate and undertake research on the economics of tobacco control and/or alcohol policy and/or SSB policy
• Publish research in peer-reviewed journals
• Provide research support to the Principal Investigators and senior researchers in the unit
• Mentor students, appropriate to the level of the position
• Present research at workshops and conferences
• Travel to countries to provide in-country technical assistance
• Support the Principal Investigators with reporting to the funders
• Participate in grant-writing

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The Holistic Drug Discovery and Development (H3D) Centre is an interdisciplinary, soft-funded research unit at the University of Cape Town (UCT). H3D staff and laboratories are situated across three sites on the UCT Campus. H3D is seeking to appoint a Junior Research Fellow (JRF) on a 3-year contract as soon as possible. Funding for this position is provided by the Carnegie Developing Emerging Academic Leaders (DEAL) programme. The applicant must be a South African citizen. This position will be predominantly laboratory-based and will involve conducting research in Pharmacology and Pharmacometrics aspects for the progression of compounds through the drug discovery cascade.
Requirements for the job

• PhD in pharmacology, biological sciences or related discipline
• Must have at least two years of postdoctoral research experience in drug discovery
• Established skills in drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics (DMPK) and pharmacometric modelling
• Bench experience in in vitro and in vivo DMPK experiments and LC-MS analysis

Advantages

• A track record of publications in pharmacology/pharmacometrics or related research
• Experience mentoring students at the Honours or Master’s level
• Hands-on experience in the use and maintenance of AB Sciex and/or Agilent LC-MS systems
• Demonstrated competence in working with cellular biology assays or animal models of pharmacokinetics /efficacy
• Demonstrated experience with pharmacometric modelling, human pharmacokinetics (PK), or human dose predictions.
• The candidate should be independent and self-motivated as they will be expected to play a leading role withinthe project.

Responsibilities

• Design, conduct and oversee cellular biology assays, animal models of PK/efficacy, pharmacometric modelling and human dose predictions
• Participate and present work in project meetings and write research reports
• Comply with standard operating procedures for laboratory safety, use of instruments and data management
• Participation in teaching and postgraduate (co-)supervision/mentoring
• Take initiative and discuss/develop their own ideas including writing well-formulated reports
• Publishing at least 2 papers in academic journals within the period of tenure; Conduct 1 international university visit or 1 conference presentation per year
• Assist in the identification of research funding opportunities, and co-author research grants
• Commit to joining the emerging researcher programme at UCT.