Principal Scientist, Structural Biology – Lead Drug Design

Placements24 in Bloemfontein, South Africa, seeks a Principal Scientist to lead its Structural Biology group. The role focuses on solving protein structures, mentoring scientists, and collaborating with medicinal chemistry and biology teams to accelerate drug discovery. The candidate will oversee project design, implement X-ray crystallography or cryo-EM workflows, and stay at the forefront of structural techniques, while contributing to strategic planning and ensuring high-impact publications.…