Job Details
- Expires 25 April 0 days left to apply
- Reference number: TGB02/070/0324
- Province: Western Cape
- Type of engagement: Permanent appointment
- Posted: April 12th
Background to Position
Stellenbosch University
Department of Biomedical Sciences
Molecular Biology and Human Genetics Division
Research Assistant in the TB Genomics Group (Job Level 11)
(Two-year fixed-term contract with the possibility of renewal)
Ref. TGB02/070/0324
Kindly note that priority will be given to South African citizens who meet the requirements as set out below.
We are seeking a research assistant in the TB Genomics Group in the Division of Molecular Biology and Human Genetics at Stellenbosch University (SU). The incumbent will have the opportunity to work with a dynamic, multidisciplinary group of researchers that are part of the SAMRC Centre for TB Research. This Postdoctoral Fellow Award is funded by the NIH research project entitled “An RNA nano sensor for the diagnosis of antibiotic resistance in M. tuberculosis”. The research assistant will work on the identification of Mycobacterium tuberculosis RNA signatures in response to antibiotic treatment. These signatures will be used to inform the development of diagnostics to rapidly determine whether clinical isolates of Mycobacterium tuberculosis are susceptible to a particular anti-TB drug.
Job Description
Duties:
- Culture of Mycobacterium tuberculosis;
- RNA extraction;
- cDNA synthesis;
- RT-qPCR;
- Illumina library preparation;
- High throughput sequencing;
- SOP development.
Inherent Criteria
Requirements:
- MSc degree in microbiology, or biochemistry, or molecular biology, or mycobacteriology, or bioinformatics;
- A track record in undertaking research;
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Recommendations:
- Experience in the field of Tuberculosis (working under BSL-3 conditions);
- Experience in next generation sequencing methods and subsequent bioinformatics analyses (RNA- seq will be preferred);
- Experience in molecular biology methods (experience with RNA manipulation will be advantageous).
Application Requirement
Enquiries regarding this post: Prof RM Warren on 021 938 9251, or at rw1@sun.ac.za
Enquiries regarding remuneration/benefits, as well as technical assistance with the electronic application process: Human Resources Client Services Centre on 021 808 2753, or at sun-e-hr@sun.ac.za
Commencement of duties:
01 June 2024
Closing date:
25 April 2024
Stellenbosch University is committed to employment equity (EE). In accordance with the institutional EE plan of the University and the EE Plan of the specific environment, persons from designated groups will receive preference over foreign nationals where EE targets are a factor. Where EE is not a factor, South African citizens will receive preference over foreign nationals.
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