Description:
Main purpose of the job:To lead scientific portfolios and research with a focus on immunology laboratory-based projects To supplement academic training of students and staff in the research unit and supervise students and projects Location:
Nurses Residence, Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital - Soweto, Johannesburg Key performance areas:
Research design, Implementation and Reporting
Research design, grants, collaborations Develop and write research and funding proposals as and when required including protocols and SOPs for qualitative or quantitative studies Explore and propose new avenues of scientific and/or clinical research Develop and design research approaches and research tools Manage and develop scientific research collaborations Drive research agenda and interests within the context of the overall organisation strategy Write and review progress reports to stakeholders including internal, as well as networks and funders, as required Research implementation and management Provide project coordination support ensuring protocols align with project timelines/GANTT charts and budgets Provide input and assist other team members in designing, testing, standardising relevant or new assays and research approaches Research outputs & reporting Analysis of immunological or relevant scientific data Conduct data analysis and interpretation and write up results for scientific publication Publish and present research outputs, which includes developing and conducting independent scientific research Present scientific data at local and international congresses and publish research in peer-reviewed journals Draft, review and present all other reports as required including, for example, industry guidelines, policy recommendations, technical reviews, systematic reviewsStudent Supervision
Supervise/co-supervise postgraduate student projects. Participate in training for needed laboratory methods, presentation skills, critical evaluation of scientific approaches and scientific reports, and all other skills required of postgraduate students Review thesis, manuscripts etc and examination of postgraduate theses Develop strategies to increase and maintain commitment needed to complete the higher degree Contribute in an appropriate manner to the University in the form of teaching, administrative roles and academic managementLaboratory Management
Monitor and oversee laboratory performance in conjunction with unit leadership, senior scientists and laboratory management to ensure objectives are achieved in terms of staffing levels, turnaround times, and cost containment, minimization o
23 May 2025;
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