University of Cape Town Masters/PhD Position in the Division of Immunology 2019

Masters and/or a PhD Position opportunity in the Division of Immunology (Allergy Research Group), University of Cape Town.

Application Deadline: 20^th 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.

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.

• GOODLUCK!

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