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Research Scientist

Research Assistant

Job in Johannesburg, 2000, South Africa
Listing for: Wits University
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-15
Job specializations:
  • Research/Development
    Research Scientist
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: RESEARCH ASSISTANT AD.12

Brief Description

Key Responsibilities:

These will include, but not be limited to:

  • Conduct innovative research.
  • Research activities on the project (Predictions of disease outbreak and mosquito population response, development of risk maps)
  • Post-graduate supervision and training
  • routine mosquito rearing
  • Grant writing to develop your research independence within the WRIM and ensure long-term sustainability
  • Publications
  • Conference attendance
  • Project management
  • Assist in field work activities in South Africa (suitable drivers licence)
  • Administrative responsibilities (Section 20 application for field research activities and other regulatory requirements, ordering for consumables, equipment for project, etc)
  • Develop new capacity within WRIM. Strong analytical and quantitative skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • Excellent scientific writing and communication skills
  • Good organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines

    • Minimum Requirements:

  • PhD- degree with 5-years’ experience in a relevant field
  • Must be available immediately and not be working or studying
  • Strong organisational capability and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
  • Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a research-driven environment
  • High attention to detail and commitment to professional excellence
  • Experience in insectary management and rearing of Anopheles mosquitoes
  • Experience with working with insects, rearing, collection, etc.
  • Minimum of 4 publications
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and write competitive research grant proposals
  • Proven research expertise in entomology, ecological modelling, GIS, and remote sensing, with applications to environmental and vector-related research
  • Experience in field-based ecological research, laboratory experimentation, and advanced spatial and statistical analysis
  • Strong research focus on vector surveillance and climate and environment interactions
    • Detailed Description

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