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Specialist Scientist

Oncology Research Unit
Durban

The Oncology Research Unit (ORU), of the MRC undertakes multidisciplinary research cutting across the cancer continuum from Clinical and Basic Sciences to Public Health/Cancer Epidemiology. Research is aimed at finding out the causes of cancers, development of new therapeutics, prediction of tumour progression, biomarker research and the role of complementary and alter­native medicines in the prevention, risk, treatment and management of cancers. A vacancy has arisen for highly motivated and dynamic individual.

CANCER BIOLOGIST/TOXICOLOGIST/BIOCHEMIST
SPECIALIST SCIENTIST

Job purpose

The main purpose of the job is to design, develop and undertake new research projects and the management of current projects within the ORU. The incumbent will be involved in the development of research protocols and grant applications, research management, management and mentorship of research students and junior staff, publications, and translation of research into policy and action.

Key performance areas:

• management of research including research support
• development research protocols
• executing successful applications for funding
• conducting research communication
• coordinating fieldwork where required
• writing research reports and publications
• management and mentorship of students and junior staff
• undertaking local and inter­national collaborating and networking.
  

Requirements:

• PhD in Toxicology/Biochemistry
• experience and knowledge in Cancer Biology, protocol development, demonstrated fund-raising ability, research management, capacity devel­opment (postgraduate students), publications and research translation
• formal presentation and written communication skills
• logistical planning skills
• mentoring and teaching skills
• ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• good attention to detail
• innovative and creative thinking abilities
• valid driver’s licence.

A strong publication record and an NRF rating would be a strong advantage.

A salary in the region of R482 041 – R518 195 per annum, cost-to-company, will be negotiated in compliance with experience/qualifications.

Closing date: 10 February 2012

Please quote reference number:  "R441" in your subject line of your e-mail, CV and all other communications. If it does not appear in the subject line, then your application/CV will not be considered. Certified copies of your ID and highestformalqualifications must be submitted with this application. Should your applicationnot contain the required information and documents, it will also unfortunately not be considered.

In accordance with the MRC’s Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from the designated groups. For this reason we require Race, Gender and Disability status to be specified. Disabled persons are welcome to apply.

Should no feedback be received within 30 days of the closing date,
kindly consider your application as unsuccessful.

The MRC retains the right not to make an appointment.