PhD - Doctor of Philosophy Bursary (Fixed Term Contract - Wits Health Consortium)

Recruiter

AJ Personnel

Job Ref

JHB003977/RM

Date posted

Thursday, July 30, 2026

Location

Parktown, South Africa

Salary

Monthly

SUMMARY

Background

• Wits Health Consortium (Pty) Limited ("WHC") is a wholly-owned Company of the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg (South Africa) under its Faculty of Health Sciences
• WHC provides Faculty with a legal framework within which to operate the research and other activities necessary to support its academic objectives
• In addition, WHC offers a range of products and services to Academics

POSITION INFO

Division: HIV Molecular Main purpose of the job: To join a cutting-edge, multidisciplinary, international research team, gaining hands-on experience in molecular biology, nanotechnology and translation biomedical research Location: University of the Witwatersrand, Parktown Key performance areas: Conduct laboratory research on nanoparticle formulation and optimisation and protein expression In vitro protein expression and validation of nanoparticle delivery using mammalian cell lines Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams in virology, immunology and nanotechnology Present findings at Group meetings, conferences and collaborator progress meetings Required minimum education and training: Master's degree in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Virology, Immunology or related fields Required minimum work experience: No work experience required Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities: 2 years' experience in molecular biology laboratory or equivalent Mammalian cell culture/aseptic technique Nucleic acid (DNA/RNA) handling and manipulations techniques Protein expression, purification and characterisation Experience with in vivo animal models (e.g. Pharmacokinetics, biodistribution, efficacy studies) Familiarity with immunological assays TO APPLY: Only if you mee t the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV and a cover letter (maximum one page) that clearly states which vacancy you are applying for Please Apply Online and complete your registration via our website to enable and protect you as a candidate, and to accept the new POPIA terms and conditions This will then create your permanent profile with which you can apply for all jobs as advertised by AJ PERSONNEL However, you may remove your profile from AJ PERSONNEL when you are no longer in the job market Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessful Closing date: 14 August 2026 Note: No CV will be accepted after the closing date Please note: WHC, in accordance with its Employment Equity goals and plan, will give preference to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto AJ Personnel is only responsible for advertising and the response handling on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position