UCT Officer Vacancies – Apply Before 12 April 2024

• Bachelor of Science in biomedical sciences, immunology, microbiology or related field.
  • 2 or more years of experience in a research laboratory, post undergraduate qualification, in current techniques in
  immunology including cell culturing, flow cytometry and ELISA.
  • Experience with molecular biology techniques such as DNA/RNA extractions, PCR, recombinant cloning and protein
  purification.
  • Experience with formal scientific writing and reporting.
  • The ability to perform experimental set-up and validation.
  • Standard data analysis and interpretation skills.
  • Willingness to work with samples from humans with infectious diseases.
  • Ability to communicate and work well in a team.
  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
  • The ability to prioritise large volumes of work and meet deadlines efficiently.
  • The ability to conduct day-to-day operations of data collection activities in a large research project.
  • Good decision making and problem-solving skills.
  • Computer skills (MS Word, MS Excel, internet, and email) at intermediate level.
  • Non-South African’s must be in possession of an appropriate work permit.

Significant Principal Investigator track record or evidence of significant organizational or programme management in climate change research, consulting or other policy relevant environment.
Excellent data management skills for synthesis of existing data sets, analysis and prediction of climate change impacts, risks and assessing adaptation options.
Experience with science communication at workshops and/or conferences, and with the public and/or decision-makers, and contributing to media articles, public speaking, media interviews.
Experience as an education professional in primary and/or secondary education environment, or experience in policy or other decision-making support in the context of primary or secondary education.