MSc/PhD Position in the Division of Immunology at University of Cape Town, 2019

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

To be taken at (country): South Africa

Course Level: Masters, PhD

Eligibility Criteria:

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.

Method of Application: 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.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 20^th January 2019.