Research Scientist (AMR Biology)

University of Cape Town · Cape Town, Western Cape

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The Drug Discovery and Development Centre H3D at the University of Cape Town is seeking a Research Scientist in AMR biology for a laboratory-based position, where the primary role will be determining the in vitro efficacy of novel compounds against Gram-negative bacteria in support for H3D AMR drug discovery programs.
The Research Scientist will report to a Senior Investigator in the AMR biology group.

Requirements

A minimum of a BSc Hons. degree with relevant laboratory experience in microbiology.
Minimum 1-year hands-on experience in working with and manipulating Gram-negative bacteria A. baumannii, K. pneumoniae and others for a year or more is essential as demonstrated through work experience.
Good knowledge of bacterial culturing and in vitro assessment of compound efficacy techniques.
Experience of working in a drug discovery group is an advantage.

Independently run routine in vitro microbiology compound efficacy experiments within a team setting.
Be proficient in the determination of compound minimum bactericidal concentrations MBCs, time-kill kinetic TKK and frequency of resistance FoR.
As well as bacterial strain characterization via determination of growth kinetics and antibiotic resistance profiling.
Good knowledge of general Laboratory Health and Safety.

To apply, please e-mail the documents below in a single pdf file to chante.foentjies@uct.ac.za.

Closing date: 28 August 2026