SENIOR SCIENTIFIC OFFICER
DEPARTMENT OF MOLECULAR AND CELL BIOLOGY
FACULTY OF SCIENCE
We invite applications for the above post in the Faculty of Science for appointment as soon as possible.
Requirements:
 Minimum an MSc degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline.
 Relevant technical experience (preferably 2 to 5 years) in mass spectrometry of biological samples.
 Practical experience in protein, peptide and/or small molecule analysis utilising HPLC and/or LC-MS
technologies together with mass spectrometry analysis (preferably ESI-QTOF).
 Experience in interpretation of mass spectral data.
Responsibilities:
 Run and manage an Agilent 6530 QTOF with Chip cube, a 1290 HPLC and a GC Quadropole
MS/MS.
 Prepare samples for analysis.
 Interpret and report data.
 Ordering, invoicing and basic financial reporting.
 Training postgraduate students
 Set up and maintain a web-based (Vula) user group/platform
Critical Competencies include:
 Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
 Effective management skills of time and resources.
 Sound technical knowledge.
 The ability to work in a cross and multi-disciplinary project environment.
 A strong interest and relevant experience in instrumental analysis procedures and methodologies in
proteomics/small molecules research is essential.
 Experience in analysis and maintenance of large data sets.
The annual cost of employment, including benefits is between R273 662 and R321 923.
To apply, please e-mail the completed UCT Application form (HR201) and all other relevant documentation
as indicated on the form, clearly indicating “Senior Scientific Officer MCB” followed by the reference
number SR630/14 in the subject line to: Edith Graham at recruitment04@uct.ac.za
The application form can also be downloaded at http://web.uct.ac.za/depts/sapweb/forms/hr201.doc.
An application which does not comply with the above requirements will be regarded as incomplete.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and will be required to present a short seminar (topic to
be provided).
Address: Staff Recruitment Office, University of Cape Town, Private Bag X3, Rondebosch 7700 South Africa
Telephone: 27 21 650 5405
Website: www.mcb.uct.ac.za
Reference number: SR630/14
Closing date: 14th March 2014
UCT is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity and redress. Our Employment Equity Policy is
available at http://hr.uct.ac.za/policies/ee.php.
UCT reserves the right not to appoint
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