Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Assistant Research Officer Job Vacancy: Kemri-Wellcome Trust Research Programme

Assistant Research Officer

Ref: No. ARO6/09

Category:- Research, Science & Biotech

Location:- Kilifi

Country:- Kenya

Organization Name:- Kemri-Wellcome Trust Research Programme

Summary

The purpose of this appointment is to assist in carrying out large-scale microarray work aimed at exploring transcriptional variation among malaria parasites.

Description

Job Title: Assistant Research Officer

Department: Immunology/Molecular Parasitology

Location: Kilifi

Salary: Ksh. 73,706

Grade: 4.8

Job Purpose:

The purpose of this appointment is to assist in carrying out large-scale microarray work aimed at exploring transcriptional variation among malaria parasites.

Reporting Lines:

The post holder will report to the Principal Investigator (Dr. M. Mackinnon) and will be under the day-to-day supervision of a Post-doctoral Research Assistant.

Key Responsibilities:

The post holder will perform high-throughput RNA and DNA extractions, microarray hybridisations, ELISA assays, genotyping of parasite material, parasite cell culture, and PCR assays.

Skills and Competence:
  • A BSc. in biological sciences is essential.
  • The person will also require very good organisational skills in order to manage the large-scale nature of this work.
  • They will be good at working in a team, have good communication skills, be able to multi-task, and the motivation to see projects to completion.
  • Good computer skills are highly desirable.
Application Procedure:

Apply Online Here.

DO NOT SEND A SEPARATE CV.

Candidates must supply an email and telephone contact that will be used when offering interviews.

The application closing date is 26th June 2009.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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