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Postdoctoral Research Associate

Average Postdoctoral Research Associate Salary at University of Cape Town of South Africa in South Africa

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R279,705
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The average salary for a Postdoctoral Research Associate is R279,705 in 2025

Base Salary
R0 - R280k
Total Pay
R0 - R280k
(last updated Nov 07 2019)
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What Do Postdoctoral Research Associates Do?

Postdoctoral Research Associate Tasks
  • Design, perform, and evaluate experiments and their results.
  • Create presentations, diagrams, and graphs to convey results to funders, the public and other researchers.
  • Write up results in lab notebooks as well as for publication.
  • Maintain, inspect, and use laboratory and equipment.
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Common Health Benefits for a Postdoctoral Research Associate

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Gender Breakdown for Postdoctoral Research Associates

Male
66.7%
Female
33.3%
This data is based on 3 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Postdoctoral Research Associates

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How can Postdoctoral Research Associates increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Postdoctoral Research Associate is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Postdoctoral Research Associate that oversees more junior Postdoctoral Research Associates, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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