Early Career Postdoctoral Scientist at University of Nairobi

3 months ago


Nairobi, Kenya University of Nairobi Full time

The University of Nairobi, a body corporate established under the Universities Act 2012 of the laws of Kenya and the University of Nairobi Charter, is the pioneer institution of University education in Kenya and the region.


AD/6/97/24- ONE (1) POST
Overall Job Purpose
KAVI-Institute of Clinical Research (KAVI-ICR), University of Nairobi, is seeking to recruit a highly motivated early career postdoctoral scientist. The incumbent’s areas of research will entail translational immunology work to determine magnitude and quality of immune responses to vaccines and in natural infections.

DIRECTLY SUPERVISES:

Research technicians, interns and students as assigned by the Principal Investigator

BUDGET AND RESOURCE RESPONSIBILITY: Budget allocated to the laboratory consumables and other expenses associated with the project.

Key Responsibilities:

Assay development for determination of binding antibodies in clinical samples
Assay development for determination of neutralizing antibodies in clinical samples
Performance of established standardized immunological assays to analyse clinical samples
Quality assurance/quality control
Molecular biology procedures (PCR, sequencing and basic analyses)
Cloning
Protein expression and purification
Technology transfer between partners and collaborators
Training and supervision of technicians and interns
Presentation of results to the group, programme and collaborators
Preparation of proposals for grant applications
Preparation of scientific manuscripts
Any other responsibilities that may arise from time to time

REQUIREMENTS
QUALIFICATIONS

PhD degree in any of the following fields: Immunology, Molecular Biology or related fields
Proven track record in immunology and/or molecular biology laboratory research
Detailed knowledge of the procedures relevant to the work will be an added advantage
Relevant publications in peer-reviewed journals will be an added advantage

COMPETENCIES

High level of English language competence appropriate for scientific journal article submissions
Good communication skills
Capable of interacting with people of different cultures
Self-directed, highly motivated, adaptable and capable of adhering to important milestones

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS:

Based at the KAVI-Institute of Clinical Research, Nairobi, Kenya but be flexible to travel to other partner or collaborating institutions
Be available to work out of hours if necessary
Exposure to materials considered infectious and/or biohazards



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