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Senior Instrument Scientist (AC07) at University of the Witwatersrand

University of the Witwatersrand
April 18, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Key responsibilities include the following:


Teaching and assisting microscopy users, and offer technical training;
Consultancy within the microscopy and microanalysis unit;
Initiate own research projects


Minimum requirements:


PhD degree in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Medical Sciences, Engineering, or equivalent;
Minimum 2 years in microscopy;
Good understanding of the basic working principles of imaging techniques and microscopy (electron optical, light optical, surface probes);
Ability to communicate and teach at all levels of technical complexity, with both novice and advanced microscopists;
Ability to learn and master new techniques or skills e.g. new microscopes and operational software that are introduced over time;
Ability to conduct their own research projects, including applying for funding and writing scientific proposals.