Biochemist (PhD) specialized in drug development

" With a PhD in biochemistry, I am trained in a wide range of laboratory skills such as HPLC, in vitro assay design, in vivo G mellonella models, molecular dynamic simulations, and mammalian cell cultures. My academic studies focused on drug development, but I am capable and eager to learn new skills and become proficient in other fields within the life sciences. My PhD formed part of an international collaboration between South Africa and the United Kingdom, where I traveled to Universities, such as King's College London, to learn from and collaborate with multiple research groups. This provided me with interdisciplinary laboratory skills, as well as good planning, teamwork, and communication skills. Whilst completing my PhD I worked as a lab manager at my University where I picked up valuable skills such as setting up and running a cutting-edge lab. My current aspiration is to propel my career to the next level and break into industry at a European company where I can fully utilize my skillset and challenge myself. I am currently based in South Africa, but willing and able to immigrate to Europe. "
Serial No: 1212708

Skills keywords: research and development, scientific research, biomedical scientist, pharmaceutical science, laboratory management
Qualifications:

PhD in Biochemistry (Antimicrobial peptide design against Gram-negative bacteria)
MSc in Biochemistry
BSc in Biochemistry

Personal Information:

I am always striving to learn new things, being interested in science since the age of 13. On a more personal level, I am married and my wife and I love to travel and explore new places. My hobbies include watching and following F1, playing golf with friends, and fishing with my father. My professional goals include being part of large collaborative research teams, and hopefully having the opportunity one day to lead my own research team within the life sciences. The current climate in South Africa does not allow me to pursue my career to its fullest, therefore, I am highly motivated to take the next step in Europe, where I can thrive in a challenging and innovative environment.

Management Skills:

Lab management
International collaboration
Time- and cost management
Project management

Professional Awards/Accolades:

Undergraduate mentorship program at the University of Pretoria
Antiibiotic accelerator collaboration UK- SA-MRC
Graduated with cum laude for Bachelor's and Masters degrees

  • Researcher
    University of Pretoria
    3 years, 8 months ( Jan, 2021 - Sep, 2024 )
  • Lab manager
    University of Pretoria
    3 years, 4 months ( May, 2021 - Sep, 2024 )
Employment Sought: Permanent
Current Location: Pretoria, South Africa
Top 5 countries interested in working in: Belgium, Germany, Ireland, Netherlands, United Kingdom
Right to work in the following countries: South Africa
Supplementary Information:

I do not currently have the permissions needed to work in Europe, but I am highly motivated to go through the necessary processes of obtaining a work visa when the opportunity for work arises. Both my wife and I are excited and motivated to immigrate to Europe, with the willingness to learn new languages and assimilate into new cultures. We are both very open-minded and interested in different European cultures.

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