Masters and/or a PhD Position opportunity in the Division of Immunology (Allergy Research Group), University of Cape Town.
Application Deadline: 20th January 2019.
To be taken at (country): South Africa
About the Award: We are interested in mechanisms involved in the establishment, maintenance and resolution of allergic diseases with particular focus on allergic asthma and eczema. We utilise experimental mouse models and unique gene-knockout and transgenic mouse strains to understand fundamental immunological functions in allergic diseases.
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Type: Masters, PhD
Eligibility:
PhD position
- We seek to attract a highly ambitious, motivated person with good work ethic
- Must have a Master’s degree in Biological Sciences/Medical Sciences (e.g. Immunology, Biochemistry, Veterinary Science, Microbiology, Genetics, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology)
- Candidates with previous animal handling experience and basic immunological techniques such as multi-colour flow cytometry, ELISA, RT-PCR, immunofluorescent microscopy, cell sorting, will be favourable
- Ability to work independently and ability to learn new things
MSc position
- We seek to attract a highly ambitious, motivated person with good work ethic
- Must have an Honours degree in Biological Sciences/Medical Sciences (e.g. Immunology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Genetics, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology)
- Candidates with Honours in upper class or second upper class or internship experience will be preferred
- Basic immunological techniques such as ELISA, PCR, cell culture.
Number of Awards: Not specified
Value and Duration of Award:
- A 3-year stipend of R100 000 per annum for PhD position or 2-year stipend of R70 000 per annum for MSc position is secured, with possibilities of top-up through supervisor or student initiated grant applications.
- Laboratory space and sufficient operational funds for the project is availability
- Candidates will be hosted in the Cytokines and Infectious Disease Laboratory in ICGEB and IDM, Division of Immunology, University of Cape Town, South Africa.
How to Apply: All applications should include:
- A brief cover letter stating applicant’s motivation, research interests and previous research experiences.
- A curriculum vitae (1-2 pages), stating clearly laboratory skills acquired
- Letters of reference from two academic referees that have previously taught or supervised the applicant
- Only candidates short-listed for interviews will be contacted.
We seek to attract brilliant South African students, particularly from disadvantaged backgrounds.
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