
Brunswick Group · Johannesburg
OPPORTUNITY Brunswick Group is looking for a talented and curious Researcher to join our global Analysis and Research Center (ARC), based in our Johannesburg...
Brunswick Group is looking for a talented and curious Researcher to join our global Analysis and Research Center (ARC), based in
our Johannesburg office. As part of ARC, you will play a critical role in supporting client-facing teams by delivering
high-quality, insight-driven research. You will be joining a collaborative, global team at the heart of Brunswick’s advisory work,
contributing to informed decision-making on high-stakes issues.
This role offers the opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders on time-sensitive challenges, gaining exposure to a wide
range of sectors and global developments while building expertise in research, analysis, and insight generation. Working across
regions and practices, you will contribute to impactful client work and continue to develop your capabilities, including
leveraging AI and data-driven approaches to shape how insight drives decision-making.
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and enhance insight generation through automation and advanced methodologies
At Brunswick, you’ll be part of a firm that values insight, collaboration, and continuous learning. Whether you’re supporting
client teams or contributing to global research efforts, you will have access to a wide range of benefits designed to support your
wellbeing, career development, and long-term growth.
Brunswick is a global advisory firm. We help companies tackle high-stakes issues, navigate complex stakeholder relationships, and
deliver high-impact outcomes.
Our clients value our ability to anticipate, shape, and respond to the key players and forces in the financial and investment
arena, regulatory and geopolitical universe, NGO community, workforce and beyond. They rely on us for deep experience, fresh
perspectives and original thinking. So, in Brunswick you will find an exceptional range of experience and talent with a rich mix
of backgrounds. From the beginning, we have prioritized attracting, developing, and retaining the best professionals in the
industry, united by a culture of inclusivity, excellence, and intellectual curiosity.
Founded in 1987 in London, the firm has organically grown to 27 offices in 18 countries across the Americas, Europe, Middle East,
Africa, Asia and Australia. We operate as a “one-firm firm” with no individual profit centers. This allows us to assemble fully
integrated, bespoke teams for each client, able to draw on the full resources of Brunswick anywhere in the world.
Brunswick is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, color,
national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other status protected by
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The University of Gothenburg tackles society's challenges with diverse knowledge. 58 000 students and 6800 employees make the university a large and inspiring place to work and study. Strong research and attractive study programmes attract researchers and students from around the world. With new knowledge and new perspectives, the University contributes to a better future. Duties The position involves independent experimental research, including designing and conducting experiments, analysing and interpreting data, presenting research findings, and preparing scientific publications. You will be responsible for the day-to-day planning and execution of your research project while contributing to the project's overall objectives. You will work in an interdisciplinary research environment at the interface of laboratory-based experimentation, microbial engineering, plant science, and computational analysis. The project involves a range of techniques, including microbial cultivation, plant assays, molecular biology methods, construction of genetic libraries, yeast genetic engineering, high-throughput screening, and DNA sequencing. Qualifications To be eligible for employment as a researcher, the applicant must have a PhD exam in a relevant subject as outlined in the advertisement. The exam must be finished before closing date for this announcement. Required qualifications for the employment: PhD degree and >2 year postdoc experience in a biotechnological field with a strong background in synthetic biology. Experience with the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae is a must. The candidate should have strong skills in molecular biology, genetic library design and construction (incl. CRISPRa/i), high throughput screening using FACS and data analysis. The candidate should have experience with microbial cultivation in bioreactors, and analytics including HPLC, MS/MS. Desirable qualifications for the employment: Experience in scientific writing, including publications, reports, or grant applications, is also considered an advantage, as is experience working in interdisciplinary and collaborative research environments. We are looking for someone who is analytical, curious, and collaborative. As the project spans two universities and brings together multiple disciplines, you enjoy working with people from different backgrounds, building strong relationships, and communicating effectively across teams. You are motivated by understanding complex challenges, exploring new ideas, and developing practical solutions while contributing to an open and collaborative research environment. Excellent communication skills, written and spoken, in English are necessary since we work in an international environment. Employment This is a fixed-term employment position for 11 months, extent 100 %, placed at the Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences. Starting as soon as possible or upon agreement. Contact information for the post For further information please contact: Henrik Aronsson, Professor Phone: tel:+46766184802 Email: mailto:henrik.aronsson@bioenv.gu.se Åsa Arrhenius, Head of Department Phone: +46 31 786 26 25 Email: mailto:asa.arrhenius@bioenv.gu.se If you have any questions about the employment process, please contact HR at the Department of Biological and Environmental Science, mailto:hr@bioenv.gu.se Unions Union representatives at the University of Gothenburg can be found here: https://www.gu.se/en/work-at-the-university-of-gothenburg/how-to-apply-for-a-position#collective-agreement-and-union-representatives Application To apply for a position at the University of Gothenburg, you have to create an account in our recruitment system. Submit your application via the University of Gothenburg's recruitment portal by clicking the "Apply" button. It is your responsibility to ensure that the application is complete as per the vacancy notice, and that the University receives it by the final application deadline. The application should be written in English must include: A cover letter with the applicant's justification for the application, i.e., that describes how the applicant meets the selection criteria A list of qualifications (CV) Certificate of PhD exam and other educations of relevance Complete list of publications, including submitted and accepted manuscripts Employments certificates and other documents deemed important by the applicant The top ranked candidates will be selected for an interview, which might be held in English and could also be performed digitally. Applications must be received by: 2026-08-03 The University works actively to achieve a working environment with equal conditions, and values the qualities that diversity brings to its operations. Salaries are set individually at the University. In accordance with the National Archives of Sweden's regulations, the University must archive application documents for two years after the appointment is filled. If you request that your documents are returned, they will be returned to you once the two years have passed. Otherwise, they will be destroyed. In connection to this recruitment, we have already decided which recruitment channels we should use. We therefore decline further contact with vendors, recruitment and staffing companies.