Assistant Principal Research Scientist

5 days ago

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI Full time $80,000 - $100,000 per year
Key Responsibilities:
  • Conduct research activities at the hospitals, laboratories, communities and environments that span the studies within the MHK
  • Prepare complete documentation of research activities and follow applicable standard operational procedures and data management protocols.
  • Analyze, interpret, and document research findings for review.
  • Compare actual and expected results, troubleshoot and suggest solutions to correct the deviations or redesign experiments
  • Evaluate existing research or modeling techniques and recommend improvements to ensure quality and productivity.
  • Generate new research questions and write grant proposals
  • Mentor, advise and provide technical support to junior scientists, graduate students and interns
  • Foster a network of colleagues within the institution and with collaborators to enhance training opportunities
  • Presenting their work at conferences and different forums.
  • Coordinate workshops and seminars
  • Prepare proposals, presentations, reports and policy documents for stakeholders and collaborators
  • Produce lead or single-author publications, and collaborative publications
Vacancy Requirements:
  • Minimum of a Phd. or equivalent terminal degree in a relevant discipline. Mandatory
  • Must have been awarded individual fellowships, grants, or other awards Mandatory
  • Record of peer-reviewed publication with at least 3 as first author Mandatory
  • Experience in teaching, training, and mentoring undergraduate and/or graduate students Mandatory
  • A minimum of 5 years' experience working in antimicrobial resistance of bacterial pathogens Mandatory
  • Experience in clinical microbiology an added advantage Added Advantage
  • Training in Human Subjects Research, and safety in the workplace Mandatory
  • Very good problem solving and communication skills in English (writing, reading, and oral). Mandatory
  • Computer skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access. Mandatory
  • Mature and responsible individual with leadership ability, attentive to detail and able to work in a team and work flexible hours. Mandatory
  • Computer skills, including Microsoft office and Internet. Mandatory
  • Demonstrated originality, creativity, and productivity. Mandatory
  • Excellent teamwork and communication skills. Mandatory
  • Scientific writing skills demonstrated through peer-reviewed publications Mandatory
  • Uphold tenants of good scientific method including consistency and reproducibility of data. Mandatory
  • Excellent project and time management skills Mandatory
  • Strong interpersonal and mentoring skills Mandatory
  • Self-motivated; able to work independently and under pressure Mandatory
  • Able to integrate well into a workplace with diverse individuals Mandatory
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